Precious metals are at a critical juncture, and their next move could reverberate across wider markets — including crypto. After a period of underperformance driven by geopolitical tensions, oil-price shocks and rising inflation, investors are taking a wait-and-see approach as gold and silver approach a potential breakout or breakdown.
Rashad Hajiyev says the sector has reached a “moment of truth.” He points to a delayed meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping — now slated for later than the originally expected April 1, 2026 date — and ongoing U.S. military action around Iran as drivers that could keep oil elevated and add inflationary pressure. That combination, he argues, would be bullish for precious metals.
Hajiyev’s outlook is bullish: he sees silver targeting roughly $140–$150 and gold potentially running to $5,800–$6,000. He also highlights the gold-to-silver ratio (GTS), which he describes as forming a bearish flag; if that pattern breaks down, he says GTS could head toward the 40 level, a move that typically favors silver’s upside relative to gold.
Market context matters: bullion has been stuck around the reported $5,000 mark for gold and $80 for silver in recent sessions, leaving traders poised for a decisive move. If geopolitical risks keep oil and inflation elevated, metals may be propelled higher; conversely, any de-escalation or shift in macro expectations could send prices lower.
Whatever path metals take, the outcome will be watched closely by risk markets, including cryptocurrencies, as investors reassess hedges and safe-haven allocations amid shifting inflation and geopolitical dynamics.
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