Gold & Silver May Face a Shakeout Before the Next Big Rally | Chris Vermeulen

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WealthionMay 8, 2026

Why It Matters

Understanding the technical thresholds for gold and silver helps investors time entry points, preserving capital during short‑term volatility and positioning for the anticipated long‑term super‑cycle gains.

Key Takeaways

  • Gold and silver show bullish long‑term trend, short‑term weakness.
  • 150‑day moving average points to potential $8,800 gold target.
  • Fibonacci analysis suggests gold could dip to $3,600 before rally.
  • Silver may dip to $40, upside near $175 on recovery.
  • Investor strategy: wait for clear trend, then buy physical bullion.

Summary

The video examines the current state of gold and silver, highlighting a classic mixed‑signal environment: a rising long‑term trend contrasted with short‑term weakness. Chris Vermeulen stresses that the 150‑day moving average remains upward, framing the metals in a potential bull‑flag pattern that could propel gold toward an $8,800 target if momentum resumes.

Key technical insights include a Fibonacci‑derived downside scenario for gold around $3,600 and a similar correction level for silver near $40. Conversely, the upside targets are $8,800 for gold and $175 for silver, suggesting substantial upside once the next super‑cycle gains traction.

Vermeulen cites the recent “feeding frenzy” where retail investors chased parabolic moves, warning that markets often shake out those weak hands before a sustained rally. He advocates a patient approach—waiting for a clear trend, then acquiring physical bullion at the low‑end of the range, a tactic he calls “asset revesting.”

The implication for investors is clear: avoid chasing short‑term spikes, focus on the long‑term bullish backdrop, and position for entry when prices retreat to the identified support zones. This disciplined stance aims to capture the next multi‑year rally while minimizing exposure to volatile, emotion‑driven swings.

Original Description

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Chris Vermeulen, founder of The Technical Traders, says gold and silver remain in a powerful long-term uptrend — but the short-term picture is much messier. In this segment, Vermeulen breaks down why precious metals could see a sharp shakeout before the next major move higher, with emotional buyers and FOMO traders potentially getting tested first. He also explains the upside targets he’s watching for gold and silver, why patience matters, and where he sees the next real buying opportunity in hard assets.
For investors looking at gold, silver, bullion, and real assets, this is a key setup to watch.
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