# market structure
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Why Silver Crashed: Crowded Bets, Fragile Liquidity and the Cost to Small Investors
Silver’s dramatic surge and sudden crash in early 2026 exposed a commodity market strained by crowded speculative bets, structural liquidity limits, and a large inflow of retail money into ETFs and physical holdings. A shift in macro expectations—especially around U.S. monetary policy—and programmatic deleveraging triggered a liquidity dry‑up that caused sharp price falls and heavy losses for many investors.
Bitcoin Reclaims $68,000 After Midweek Rout — Rebound, Not Relief
Bitcoin breached $68,000 on Feb. 6, extending a rebound after a sharp midweek sell‑off. The recovery reflects mechanical short‑covering amid high leverage, but volatility and liquidation risk mean the rally may be fragile.
After Metals Flash Crash, CME Raises Margins — Liquidity Set to Tighten as Crowded Longs Unwind
A violent rout in gold and silver prompted the CME to raise COMEX margin requirements, with gold margins moving from 6% to 8% and silver from 11% to 15%, effective after the close on Feb. 2. The crash was driven by a rapid shift in Fed expectations following the nomination of Kevin Warsh and the unwinding of crowded, highly leveraged long positions, forcing exchanges to shore up clearinghouse protections.