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re: Silver Bugs thread: Silver up 12% for the week on Black Friday started the journey
Posted on 1/14/26 at 6:55 am to TigerDoug
Posted on 1/14/26 at 6:55 am to TigerDoug
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Silver just went over $90 an ounce. Wow!!
Silver? 91.44. 4.63 (5.33%)
OK, pullbacks are inevitable. Still, Silver hits 100 on…. Make your pick
I’m saying APRIL 1
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Posted on 1/14/26 at 6:58 am to beaverfever
Platinum (Pt) and palladium (Pd) are crucial for the growing hydrogen economy, acting as catalysts in fuel cells (Pt) and membranes for storage/purification (Pd), with Pd absorbing large amounts of hydrogen (forming palladium hydride), while Pt's role is vital for converting hydrogen and oxygen to electricity. Pd can often substitute for Pt, though Pt remains key, and alloys like Pd-Pt improve stability and performance in membranes and catalysts for hydrogen production and sensing.
Roles in the Hydrogen Economy
Fuel Cells (Electrolyzers & Fuel Cell Stacks):
Platinum (Pt): The primary catalyst in fuel cells, facilitating the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity, with demand rising as the hydrogen economy grows.
Palladium (Pd): Can substitute for platinum in fuel cell catalysts, particularly in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells.
Hydrogen Storage & Purification:
Palladium (Pd): Its unique ability to absorb large volumes of hydrogen makes it essential for storage, purification, and detection systems, forming palladium hydride (PdHx).
Catalysis & Membranes:
Pd-Pt Alloys: Alloying Pt with Pd (and gold) creates membranes that improve hydrogen permeability and stability, even in the presence of contaminants like sulfur (H2S).
Catalyst Breakthroughs: Palladium nanosheets are being developed as low-cost alternatives to platinum catalysts for efficient hydrogen production.
Market Dynamics
Platinum (Pt): Facing significant market deficits due to rising demand from both traditional automotive catalysts and the burgeoning hydrogen sector, driving substitution with palladium.
Palladium (Pd): While its demand from traditional auto catalytic converters peaked, its role in hydrogen technologies offers new growth, with potential for increased recycling from older vehicles.
In essence, both precious metals are indispensable, with palladium offering versatile hydrogen interaction and platinum serving as the backbone catalyst, with efforts focused on optimizing their combined use and reducing costs.
Roles in the Hydrogen Economy
Fuel Cells (Electrolyzers & Fuel Cell Stacks):
Platinum (Pt): The primary catalyst in fuel cells, facilitating the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity, with demand rising as the hydrogen economy grows.
Palladium (Pd): Can substitute for platinum in fuel cell catalysts, particularly in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells.
Hydrogen Storage & Purification:
Palladium (Pd): Its unique ability to absorb large volumes of hydrogen makes it essential for storage, purification, and detection systems, forming palladium hydride (PdHx).
Catalysis & Membranes:
Pd-Pt Alloys: Alloying Pt with Pd (and gold) creates membranes that improve hydrogen permeability and stability, even in the presence of contaminants like sulfur (H2S).
Catalyst Breakthroughs: Palladium nanosheets are being developed as low-cost alternatives to platinum catalysts for efficient hydrogen production.
Market Dynamics
Platinum (Pt): Facing significant market deficits due to rising demand from both traditional automotive catalysts and the burgeoning hydrogen sector, driving substitution with palladium.
Palladium (Pd): While its demand from traditional auto catalytic converters peaked, its role in hydrogen technologies offers new growth, with potential for increased recycling from older vehicles.
In essence, both precious metals are indispensable, with palladium offering versatile hydrogen interaction and platinum serving as the backbone catalyst, with efforts focused on optimizing their combined use and reducing costs.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 7:05 am to Pimphand
Silver at 92.68 as of this moment 
Posted on 1/14/26 at 8:04 am to OccamsStubble
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OK, pullbacks are inevitable. Still, Silver hits 100 on…. Make your pick
I’m saying APRIL 1
Hits as in makes an intraday high or closes the day/week/month above?
If we're talking intraday high I expect by next week at this point.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 8:06 am to Pimphand
Closes
Posted on 1/14/26 at 8:08 am to Pimphand
Thank you. Honestly, I wasn’t familiar with the applications in hydrogen-based energy and the demand outlook. I’ll do some digging.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 8:51 am to OccamsStubble
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Closes
My predictions:
Daily on 1/20
Weekly on 2/6
Monthly on 2/27
Posted on 1/14/26 at 9:15 am to Pimphand
Risk/leverage is coming back on hard. Not sure if this early session action is market spoofing or what but this is the most buyable dip of all time.
This post was edited on 1/14/26 at 9:19 am
Posted on 1/14/26 at 10:12 am to beaverfever
Looks like the Japanese mahjong tile is ready to fall. The yen and government bond market appear to be spiraling together in a death tango.
It was always going to go JPY -> EUR -> USD
Trump has already indicated he is eager to pick up the yield curve control bomb from the yen carry trade unwind so it's only a matter of time.
You will be glad you have physical metals in your own hands for sure.
It was always going to go JPY -> EUR -> USD
Trump has already indicated he is eager to pick up the yield curve control bomb from the yen carry trade unwind so it's only a matter of time.
You will be glad you have physical metals in your own hands for sure.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 10:38 am to Hangit
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Trading silver for gold is viewed by the IRS as a taxable event. They consider that you sold your silver for whatever value in gold you got, and owe them 28% of the difference between that number and what you paid.
I'm thinking as long as the amount is under $10,000 and no one reports it (because it's not required under $10K), then there will be no taxes paid. This is probably THE reason why governments/IRS hates precious metals.
Anything else to add or am I missing something?
Posted on 1/14/26 at 10:41 am to OccamsStubble
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Silver hits 100 on…. Make your pick
I do not have a day. It will be somewhere between next Tuesday and Thursday, Jan. 20-22.
My question is, when will the media start to mention the total collapse, and fraud that dragged down, the silver futures market? A lot of people have broken a plethora of laws. Many victims are about to start screaming, loudly.
Are the purveyors of the theft and fraud going to meet their own Luigi?
Posted on 1/14/26 at 10:58 am to goodgrin
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I'm thinking as long as the amount is under $10,000 and no one reports it (because it's not required under $10K), then there will be no taxes paid.
This is what I am hoping for. Many of the Youtube "Wizards" that have been trading silver since the Magna carta was drafted, are saying $5k-10K/oz. is coming.
4 hundred oz. doorstops, bought for $1500 each, 5- years ago, will be able to be traded for a decent house in a nice neighborhood. That would have been $6,000 well spent if I had done it.
Maybe I can get an air mattress for the back of the Pinto Station wagon...
Posted on 1/14/26 at 11:03 am to Hangit
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My question is, when will the media start to mention the total collapse, and fraud that dragged down, the silver futures market? A lot of people have broken a plethora of laws. Many victims are about to start screaming, loudly.
Are the purveyors of the theft and fraud going to meet their own Luigi?
Uhh never.... They will however come out and talk about how silver and gold stackers caused the derivative bubble to crash so that the sheeple attack people like us and stay in the dark.
You think the media is all the sudden going to stop lying? That ain't haapnin until the FIAT ponzi scheme is toast.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 11:55 am to Pimphand
I think we give them too much credit in assuming they’re lying. Most are clueless. You’ll hear on CNBC people talk about the gold “trade”. Look at a 36 month chart of gold. That’s a uniform exodus, not a trade.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 12:13 pm to beaverfever
Silver running like it has has me thinking about retiring 5-10 years early.
I always knew it would run, but I didn't expect $90+ by 2026
Curious to see what it does from here
I always knew it would run, but I didn't expect $90+ by 2026
Curious to see what it does from here
Posted on 1/14/26 at 12:33 pm to FAT SEXY
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Silver running like it has has me thinking about retiring 5-10 years early.
You must have a shite ton on hand...
Posted on 1/14/26 at 12:45 pm to Lsut81
I have quite a bit at a very low average price.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 1:03 pm to goodgrin
quote:
I'm thinking as long as the amount is under $10,000 and no one reports it (because it's not required under $10K), then there will be no taxes paid. This is probably THE reason why governments/IRS hates precious metals.
Anything else to add or am I missing something?
It sorta' depends on what you're selling. Certain asset sales require the dealer to submit a Form 1099-B if over a certain amount.
For example, there's no federal capital gains tax on the sale of ASE's ... ever. Same for similar government minted bullion that are of a certain purity level (generally .999 or higher)
However, if you are selling generics/bullion bars you are liable for reporting for capital gains purposes. They are considered "collectables" like art or similar asset categories and are subject to considerable cap gains.
There are ways around the tax exposure, but great care must be taken to do it in the right way. For example, there are methods using Roth or 1031-B Exchange that avoid cap gains exposure, but you generally need expert advice and planning.
You can also place some/all of your bullion with a bullion bank, and subsequently borrow against that collateral without triggering cap gains.
Lastly, you can leave precious metals to beneficiaries upon your death, and the transfer avoids cap gains exposure to recipients (on a stepped cost basis rule).
Also, state taxes may or may not apply depending of the state you live in. I know a stacker acquaintance that recently moved to Texas because the his assets are escalating so rapidly. He said he was going to save $200K+ in state tax avoidance .... so he bought a home in Texas, and declared it as his primary residence in preparation for his upcoming sale. Smart decision it appears.
This post was edited on 1/14/26 at 1:19 pm
Posted on 1/14/26 at 1:13 pm to beaverfever
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I think we give them too much credit in assuming they’re lying. Most are clueless. You’ll hear on CNBC people talk about the gold “trade”. Look at a 36 month chart of gold. That’s a uniform exodus, not a trade.
The media parrots are absolutely clueless they just read the script in front of them it's the script writers who are the nefarious lying shitbags.
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Posted on 1/14/26 at 1:58 pm to Pimphand
$93 Silver
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