Here is a query submitted to Grok on October 16, 2025:

Based on the price of silver since August 1, 2025, the number of outstanding paper short contracts and a physical shortage of silver, project the price of silver at the end of the year.

Partial answer:

To arrive at the projection, I used a linear regression model on the daily closing prices from September 16 to October 16 (the most complete recent dataset, showing acceleration).

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This linear model fits the recent upward trend (R² ~0.85, indicating strong correlation). However, considering the non-linear squeeze factors (e.g., potential short covering of ~364M oz equivalents, backwardation, and refinery bottlenecks), prices could accelerate exponentially if shortages worsen—similar to 2011’s surge. Conservative estimates from sources like Bank of America target $65, but sentiment suggests higher. Adjusting for volatility and historical squeezes (e.g., 1980/2011 peaks near $50), I project ~$75 by year-end, with risks skewed upward if COMEX/LBMA interconnections break further or industrial panic intensifies. This is not financial advice; markets are volatile.

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Is silver a bargain or is it trying to catch a falling knife? I believe Trump is purposely destroying the value of the USD in order to reduce the national debt. Issuing a blockchain stablecoin system will be the next step but the average worker who broke their back trying to achieve the American dream will see their savings evaporate.