Silver Breakdown: The Key Zone I’m Watching to Buy

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More Trading OnlineMay 17, 2026

Why It Matters

Understanding silver’s corrective dynamics helps investors time entry points and manage risk in a market still biased upward, impacting portfolio allocation to precious metals.

Key Takeaways

  • Silver dropped ~15% Friday, biggest red candle since March.
  • Analyst sees wave‑four correction, possible larger pullback ahead.
  • Key buying zone identified around $48‑$50 support level.
  • Two lower‑price scenarios: simple A‑wave or complex B‑wave continuation.
  • Watch $74 bounce and $81‑$87 resistance for next move.

Summary

The video analyzes the recent sharp sell‑off in silver, a roughly 15% drop on Friday that marked the largest red candle since early March, and frames it within an Elliott wave perspective.

The presenter argues that silver remains in wave‑four of a larger uptrend, suggesting the correction may not be finished. He outlines two possible lower‑price pathways: a straightforward A‑wave down followed by a B‑wave, or a more complex B‑wave already in progress. Fibonacci levels place resistance at $79‑$104 and support near $48‑$49, with a key buying zone around $50.

He cites the 50% retracement rejection and the $121 breakout line as technical signals, and notes that a bounce at $74 could set up resistance at $81‑$87. He emphasizes that a move into the $48‑$50 area would trigger his planned entry, referencing his earlier “one‑two” setup.

For traders, the analysis highlights that despite the pullback, the longer‑term bullish bias persists, making the $48‑$50 zone a potential high‑reward entry. Monitoring the next support and resistance levels will indicate whether the correction continues or a reversal begins, influencing positioning in precious‑metals portfolios.

Original Description

Silver saw a sharp sell-off this week, with price dropping roughly 15% from the recent highs. In this video, we break down the Elliott Wave structure, the key support and resistance levels, and the scenarios that could play out next.
I’ll also explain the exact setup I’m personally watching before considering buying silver, including the key support zone around the $50 area and why the broader correction may still not be complete.
We cover:
• The larger silver correction structure
• Why the recent sell-off matters
• The main bullish and bearish scenarios
• Key support and resistance levels
• The buy setup I’m waiting for
• Long-term silver outlook
00:00 Silver sell-off overview
00:34 Massive red candle explained
01:20 Is a larger correction still unfolding?
02:05 Long-term bullish outlook remains intact
02:48 Why I have NOT bought silver yet
03:32 Key long-term support and resistance zones
04:25 The main Elliott Wave scenarios
05:18 Why lower prices are still favored
06:02 The $50 buy zone explained
06:48 The setup I’m waiting for before buying
07:17 Short-term support and oversold conditions
08:00 Key resistance levels to watch next week
08:44 The bullish breakout alternative
09:28 My main silver buying plan
10:05 Final thoughts and membership updates
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