The recent heat in the silver market is truly extraordinary. Looking at the performance of precious metal ETFs like SLV, many traders are exclaiming that this is the "star stock" in the precious metals sector. The sharp increase has led some to wonder—should they short the market and bet on a correction? This idea sounds reasonable, but in reality? It’s like walking straight into the gunfire.

Why do I say that? On the surface, it’s "it rose too fast, so it must fall," but the underlying reasons are much more complex. Currently, the silver market is being driven by several "big bomb" factors simultaneously: a real shortage of spot silver, soaring industrial demand from AI chips and the green energy revolution, plus the safe-haven and monetary attributes of precious metals are recovering amid global geopolitical tensions. This isn’t a bubble created by hype; it’s the real fundamentals taking center stage.

In such a context, shorting? Historical experience tells us that even if you guess the right direction, you often won’t see the bottom in time. Because the power of short squeezes can hit you hard. Traders seeking certainty of returns should respect the market trend—sometimes, going with the flow is more realistic than contrarian thinking.