# Metals

Precious metals experienced a historic crash, with trillions wiped out in value, largely attributed to the nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair and concerns over market manipulation.

### About Metals
This topic discusses the market dynamics and price movements of precious metals.  

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[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/metals/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
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[--] Month: [-----------] -51%  
[--] Months: [-------------] +114%  
[--] Year: [-------------] +197%  
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-12-20  
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-03-15  

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[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/metals/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
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1-Year High: [------] on 2025-12-27  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-02-16  

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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/metals/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Metals in the last [--] hours which is down 6.40% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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1-Year High: [------] on 2025-12-27  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-09  

The most influential creators that mention Metals in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                          | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
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| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)                   | [--]    | [----------] | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@geonews](/creator/youtube/geonews)                             | [--]    | [----------] | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@NoLimitGains](/creator/twitter/NoLimitGains)                   | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@MatthewHyland_](/creator/twitter/MatthewHyland_)               | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@TFMetals](/creator/twitter/TFMetals)                           | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@finemetalsofficial](/creator/youtube/finemetalsofficial)       | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@internationalstacker](/creator/youtube/internationalstacker)   | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@traxnycdiamondjewelry](/creator/youtube/traxnycdiamondjewelry) | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@hajiyev_rashad](/creator/twitter/hajiyev_rashad)               | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@eagleeyeguy](/creator/youtube/eagleeyeguy)                     | [--]   | [-------]    | [--]     | [-----]       |

[View More](/list/creators/metals/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 86%
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[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/metals/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 86%  
Daily Average: 82%  
[--] Month: 79% +1%  
[--] Months: 79% -3%  
[--] Year: 79% no change  
1-Year High: 97% on 2025-10-30  
1-Year Low: 9% on 2025-04-08  

Most Supportive Themes:
- China's Precious Metals Strategy: (15%) China's strategic accumulation of precious metals indicates a long-term approach to reserve management and a potential shift in global financial influence.
- Silver's Volatility and Investment Potential: (12%) Despite significant price swings, silver is highlighted as a potential investment opportunity, with some analysts suggesting it could outperform gold.
- Precious Metals as a Hedge: (10%) Precious metals are frequently discussed as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty, with investors seeking to protect wealth.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Massive Sell-off and Market Crash: (30%) Precious metals experienced a historic crash, with trillions wiped out in value within a short period, causing significant market turmoil.
- Market Manipulation Concerns: (20%) Allegations of market manipulation by major financial institutions, particularly concerning precious metals trading, are a recurring theme.
- Impact of Federal Reserve Policy and Nominations: (13%) The nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair and potential shifts in monetary policy are seen as significant catalysts for the recent metals sell-off.
  

### Top Metals News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"Lynette Zang says [----] will test system confidence as ownership and control risks rise Kitco News The Kitco News Team brings you the latest news videos analysis and opinions regarding Precious Metals Crypto Mining World Markets and Global Economy"  
[News Link](https://www.kitco.com/news/article/2026-01-26/lynette-zang-says-2026-will-test-system-confidence-ownership-and-control) [@KitcoNewsNOW](/creator/x/KitcoNewsNOW) 2026-02-15T08:10Z 130.3K followers, [---] engagements


"Chinas gold rush: why families are doubling down on precious metals South China Morning Post Gold is becoming more popular in China ahead of the Lunar New Year with households viewing the asset as a safety net amid an uncertain economy"  
[News Link](https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343554/chinas-gold-rush-why-families-are-doubling-down-precious-metals) [@SCMPNews](/creator/x/SCMPNews) 2026-02-14T19:18Z 968.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Wall Street retreats to the fence after flash selloff Main Street remains bullish ahead of thin holiday trading week Kitco News The Kitco News Team brings you the latest news videos analysis and opinions regarding Precious Metals Crypto Mining World Markets and Global Economy"  
[News Link](https://www.kitco.com/news/article/2026-02-13/wall-street-retreats-fence-after-flash-selloff-main-street-remains-bullish) [@KitcoNewsNOW](/creator/x/KitcoNewsNOW) 2026-02-14T12:35Z 130.3K followers, [----] engagements


"Fresh peaks: [----] gold-silver import bill of $68 billion at all-time high Commodity News - Business Standard In quantity terms imports of both metals saw a decline"  
[News Link](https://www.business-standard.com/markets/commodities/gold-silver-import-bill-at-all-time-high-of-68-billion-in-2025-126012600656_1.html) [@bsindia](/creator/x/bsindia) 2026-02-14T12:15Z 2.2M followers, [----] engagements



### Top Metals Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"Graphene just broke a fundamental law of physics. Its electrons just did something physicists thought was impossible. For nearly [---] years metals have obeyed the Wiedemann-Franz law the rule that electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity always rise and fall together. But in ultra-clean graphene researchers at the Indian Institute of Science found the opposite. As electrical conductivity increased thermal conductivity dropped shattering a principle taught in every physics textbook. The key lies at the Dirac point a strange electronic tipping point where graphene is neither a metal nor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Rainmaker1973/status/2022903699434049916) [@Rainmaker1973](/creator/x/Rainmaker1973) 2026-02-15T05:20Z 4.1M followers, 31.1K engagements


"@feydemon hmm I can say the same thing about everything. Why pc's are that expensive it's literally just bunch of metals. Why houses are expensive 🤔 is just bunch of concrete blox with paint on it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/_Dabroski_/status/2022832856293060958) [@_Dabroski_](/creator/x/_Dabroski_) 2026-02-15T00:38Z [--] followers, 18.5K engagements


"PREPARE FOR MAJOR DISRUPTIONS - BE READY TO ADAPT TO CHANGES - [-----] FORECLOSURES IN JANUARY 🛑FOR YOUR PRECIOUS METALS NEEDS SD BULLION IS THE BEST PLACE TO SHOP IT'S WHERE I BUY. https://sdbullion.com/jbtv 🛑 Please join my Patreon: patreon.com/jeremiahbabe541 🛑 PAYPAL DONATIONS: paypal.me/babetv real estate wall street gold silver junk silver silver coins housing bubble stock market crash us dollar bank collapse buying a house selling a house emergency food credit card debt middle class household debt rv sales Unemployment interest rates mortgage rates home sales financial collapse gold"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HroQyv4WqsM) [@jeremiahbabe9308](/creator/youtube/jeremiahbabe9308) 2026-02-15T00:00Z 205K followers, 23K engagements


"Gold $5000 But This Isn't A Bubble - Here's Why We're Early Backup channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCsCHtg9Qp9IcMp727QyOkow Official X account: https://x.com/OGJohnAG Disclaimer: The content in this video is for educational purposes only and represents my personal opinions and market analysis. It should not be considered professional financial investment advice. The financial markets including silver and precious metals are volatile and subject to significant risks. The scenario described involves a mix of historical fact current market mechanics and simulated future events based on present"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mW4wY_xQ-nI) [@ogjohnag](/creator/youtube/ogjohnag) 2026-02-14T23:08Z 61.8K followers, 23.3K engagements

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