The silver market might be setting up for a structural shock in 2026. A tightening physical supply colliding with a leveraged futures and derivatives market is a frightening prospect.

The latest episode of The Sirius Report cast a spotlight on the setup, framing the ongoing dynamics on COMEX and the London Bullion Market Association as a potential silver time bomb.

The Physical Market Disconnect

According to these independent researchers, the core issue lies in the divergence between the physical and paper markets. On one side are mined ounces, refinery output, industrial demand, and sovereign stockpiles. On the other is a tower of futures, options, forwards, and OTC swaps referencing silver, but not necessarily backed by metal.

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Sirius notes how China and India have quietly become the real centers of gravity in the silver market. Official Chinese imports and industrial use run in the 10,000–20,000 metric ton per year range, but the commentary ...