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Veteran Analyst Moves 40% Of Gold And Silver Holdings To Cash: “I’m Getting Pre COVID Feelings”

Temitope Olatunji

March 13, 2026

Gold and silver markets entered 2026 with dramatic price swings that caught the attention of both traders and long term investors. Gold price pushed past $5,600 per ounce during January before a powerful correction erased a large portion of the rally. Silver experienced an even more explosive move as silver price climbed to about $121.62 before suffering a sharp collapse weeks later.

Veteran market commentator Silver Santa recently revealed that he reduced exposure to metals by moving 40% of his gold and silver portfolio into cash. The analyst explained that current market conditions remind him of the early stages of the COVID market shock when many investors underestimated how quickly global markets could reverse.

Silver Santa described the decision as a probability-based strategy rather than a prediction. The analyst still holds 60% exposure to gold and silver miners. Cash simply provides flexibility in case markets experience another sudden decline.

Gold Price Volatility Shows How Quickly The Precious Metals Rally Reversed

Gold price delivered one of the most dramatic moves in modern precious metals history during the first months of 2026. Strong safe haven demand pushed gold above $5,600 per ounce in early January, which marked a record level for the metal.

A rapid correction followed shortly afterward. News that Kevin Warsh would lead the Federal Reserve triggered a surge in the U.S. dollar and forced many investors to reassess inflation expectations. Gold price dropped more than 25% from the January high, briefly touching $4,500 per ounce before buyers returned.

Recent price action shows the market stabilizing near $5,000 to $5,100. Current spot gold price sits around $5,094 per ounce, which suggests consolidation after the earlier turbulence. The stabilization phase leaves investors debating whether the metal will resume its upward trend or move through another corrective wave.

I moved 40% into cash today. Given the current macro environment, I think the probability of Gold and Silver miners declining in the short term is higher than the probability of them moving higher. I still believe we will continue to go up over the mid term, but what happens in…

— Silver Santa (@Silver__Santa) March 12, 2026

Geopolitical tension also continues to influence the gold price outlook. Military conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has raised global uncertainty. Oil supply disruptions and rising inflation expectations often push investors toward gold as a defensive asset.

Silver Price Swings Reveal A Market Driven By Both Industrial Demand And Speculation

Silver price has displayed even greater volatility than gold during the same period. The metal experienced a parabolic surge during January as strong industrial demand and investor interest drove prices toward $121.62 per ounce.

The rally did not last long. Silver experienced its largest single day drop in history after margin requirements increased and macro conditions changed. Silver price collapsed roughly 35% in one session, which erased a large portion of the earlier rally.

The market now trades inside a wide consolidation range. Current silver price sits close to $83.30 per ounce, which leaves the metal about 26% below its January peak.

Silver differs from gold because of its heavy industrial use. Demand from solar energy infrastructure, artificial intelligence data centers, and 5G technology continues to increase. Annual solar demand alone now exceeds 200 million ounces, which places long term pressure on global silver supply.

The silver market also faces a structural supply deficit that has lasted several years. Reports indicate that global inventories have dropped significantly during the past decade.

Analyst Strategy Shows A Balanced Position Between Gold Silver Exposure And Cash

Silver Santa described the portfolio adjustment as a risk management decision rather than a bearish view on metals. The analyst explained that gold and silver miners could face short-term pressure if broader financial markets enter another period of stress.

Cash allows investors to react quickly when large corrections appear. Silver Santa compared current conditions to the early days of the COVID crisis when markets initially dismissed the risk before a rapid collapse spread across global assets.

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The analyst now holds 40% cash, 50% gold and silver exposure, and roughly 10% positions in oil and helium-related assets. Oil positions may benefit if geopolitical conflict continues to affect global energy supply.

This allocation leaves the majority of the portfolio positioned for higher gold price and silver price levels over the medium term. Cash simply provides protection if markets suddenly move lower.

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