Gold and Silver Crash: Causes, Impacts, and Survival Strategies in 2026
Global Gold and Silver Crash: A Warning Signal for Financial Markets in 2026
Global financial markets were shaken once again. On Friday, January 31, 2026, precious metals such as gold and silver
experienced a sharp and simultaneous correction. Not only gold and silver, but platinum and palladium also came under
heavy pressure. This event triggered panic across various financial instruments and reopened serious discussions
regarding systemic risk in the global derivatives market.
The Phenomenon of Gold Trading Platform Defaults in China
One of the main triggers of this turmoil was the collapse of gold trading platforms in China, particularly cases
occurring in Shenzhen. Many investors were reported to have suffered major losses because they were unable to withdraw
their funds. When gold and silver prices surged sharply beforehand, these platforms were unable to provide sufficient
liquidity during mass withdrawal events.
This situation reflects the latent risks within the derivatives trading system, where high leverage and
dependence on margin can backfire when volatility rises to extreme levels.
Changes in Futures Regulations and Their Impact on the Market
In response to the surge in precious metal prices that were considered beyond expectations, global derivatives
exchange groups such as CME Group (including COMEX) implemented significant technical changes. One of these was
an increase in the initial margin for futures contracts, especially silver.
Starting in March 2026, the initial margin for silver contracts was raised from around USD 10,000 to USD 15,000.
This policy forced many traders with highly leveraged positions to liquidate, which ultimately accelerated the
sharp decline in prices.
Three Main Factors Behind the Crash
1. Aggressive Profit Taking
After a long and extreme rally, gold and silver were in overbought conditions.
Large-scale profit taking became unavoidable and triggered a sharp correction.
2. Technical Changes in the Futures Market
Higher margins and new rules in the derivatives market forced mass liquidation of long positions,
especially by major international players seeking to lock in profits.
3. Strengthening of the US Dollar
A stronger US dollar made precious metals more expensive for holders of other currencies,
thereby suppressing global demand.
Additional Factors: US Policy and Political Uncertainty
Markets were also overshadowed by political uncertainty in the United States, including the appointment
of new officials with strict views on inflation as well as a partial government shutdown.
This combination of factors added to market confusion and increased volatility.
2026: A Year of Survival for Investors
Current market conditions show that 2026 is no longer about chasing quick profits,
but about survival. Even experienced investors with strong technical and fundamental analysis
have been hit by margin calls and liquidations.
The relevant investment philosophy today is building a “strong ship,” rather than
constantly trying to predict when the storm will arrive. This means investors need to focus
on portfolios that are resilient to various extreme scenarios.
Strategies for Building a Resilient Portfolio
Diversification across instruments: stocks, precious metals, ETFs, and global assets
Focus on long-term fundamentals
Avoid excessive leverage
Use idle funds for volatile assets
Stocks with strong fundamentals, dividend-generating assets, and a combination of defensive
and growth assets are key to ensuring a portfolio can withstand extreme conditions.
Lessons from Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett once said that someone buys farmland not because they can predict
next year’s rainfall, but because they believe it is a good investment for the next
10 to 20 years.
The same principle applies to stocks, gold, silver, and other assets. Short-term thinkers
are more easily shaken by volatility. In contrast, a long-term perspective helps investors
remain calm and consistent.
Conclusion
Going forward, global financial markets are filled with uncertainty. Crashes like this
are likely to occur more frequently. Therefore, an investor’s main focus should not be
predicting short-term market movements, but building a strong and sustainable portfolio.
In this era of survival investing, resilience and discipline are far more important than
aggressive speculation.
Crash Emas dan Perak: Penyebab, Dampak, dan Strategi Bertahan di 2026
Crash Emas dan Perak Global: Sinyal Bahaya bagi Pasar Finansial 2026
Pasar keuangan global kembali diguncang. Pada Jumat, 31 Januari 2026, logam mulia seperti emas dan perak
mengalami koreksi tajam secara serentak. Tidak hanya emas dan perak, platinum serta paladium juga ikut
mengalami tekanan hebat. Peristiwa ini memicu kepanikan di berbagai instrumen keuangan dan membuka kembali
diskusi serius mengenai risiko sistemik di pasar derivatif global.
Fenomena Gagal Bayar Platform Trading Emas di China
Salah satu pemicu utama gejolak ini adalah runtuhnya platform trading emas di China, khususnya kasus yang
terjadi di Shenzhen. Banyak investor dilaporkan mengalami kerugian besar karena tidak dapat menarik dana
mereka. Ketika harga emas dan perak melonjak tajam sebelumnya, platform-platform ini tidak mampu
menyediakan likuiditas saat terjadi penarikan dana secara massal.
Kondisi ini mencerminkan risiko laten dalam sistem perdagangan derivatif, di mana leverage tinggi dan
ketergantungan pada margin dapat menjadi bumerang ketika volatilitas meningkat secara ekstrem.
Perubahan Aturan Futures dan Dampaknya ke Pasar
Menyikapi lonjakan harga logam mulia yang dianggap berada di luar ekspektasi, grup bursa derivatif global
seperti CME Group (termasuk COMEX) melakukan perubahan teknis yang signifikan. Salah satunya adalah
kenaikan initial margin untuk kontrak futures, terutama perak.
Mulai Maret 2026, margin awal untuk kontrak perak dinaikkan dari sekitar USD 10.000 menjadi USD 15.000.
Kebijakan ini memaksa banyak trader dengan posisi leverage tinggi untuk melakukan likuidasi, yang pada
akhirnya mempercepat penurunan harga secara drastis.
Tiga Faktor Utama Penyebab Crash
1. Agresif Profit Taking
Setelah reli panjang dan ekstrem, emas dan perak berada dalam kondisi overbought.
Profit taking besar-besaran menjadi hal yang tidak terhindarkan dan memicu koreksi tajam.
2. Perubahan Teknis di Pasar Futures
Kenaikan margin dan aturan baru di pasar derivatif memaksa likuidasi posisi long secara massal,
terutama dari pelaku besar internasional yang ingin mengamankan keuntungan.
3. Penguatan Dolar AS
Menguatnya dolar AS membuat harga logam mulia menjadi lebih mahal bagi pemegang mata uang lain,
sehingga menekan permintaan global.
Faktor Tambahan: Ketidakpastian Kebijakan dan Politik AS
Pasar juga dibayangi ketidakpastian politik di Amerika Serikat, termasuk penunjukan pejabat baru
dengan pandangan ketat terhadap inflasi serta penutupan sebagian pemerintahan (partial shutdown).
Kombinasi faktor ini menambah kebingungan pasar dan meningkatkan volatilitas.
2026: Tahun Survival bagi Investor
Kondisi pasar saat ini menunjukkan bahwa 2026 bukan lagi soal mencari keuntungan cepat,
melainkan soal bertahan. Bahkan investor berpengalaman dengan analisis teknikal dan fundamental
yang kuat pun banyak yang terkena margin call dan likuidasi.
Filosofi investasi yang relevan saat ini adalah membangun “kapal yang kuat”, bukan sibuk
menebak kapan badai datang. Artinya, investor perlu fokus pada portofolio yang tangguh
menghadapi berbagai skenario ekstrem.
Strategi Membangun Portofolio yang Kuat
Diversifikasi lintas instrumen: saham, logam mulia, ETF, dan aset global
Fokus pada fundamental jangka panjang
Menghindari leverage berlebihan
Menggunakan dana dingin untuk aset volatil
Saham dengan fundamental kuat, aset berdividen, serta kombinasi aset defensif dan growth
menjadi kunci agar portofolio mampu bertahan dalam kondisi ekstrem.
Pelajaran dari Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett pernah mengatakan bahwa seseorang membeli lahan pertanian bukan karena
memperkirakan hujan tahun depan, melainkan karena percaya bahwa itu adalah investasi yang
baik untuk 10 hingga 20 tahun ke depan.
Prinsip yang sama berlaku untuk saham, emas, perak, maupun aset lainnya. Investor yang
berpikir jangka pendek akan lebih sering terguncang oleh volatilitas. Sebaliknya,
perspektif jangka panjang membantu investor tetap tenang dan konsisten.
Kesimpulan
Ke depan, pasar keuangan global dipenuhi ketidakpastian. Crash seperti ini kemungkinan
akan lebih sering terjadi. Oleh karena itu, fokus utama investor seharusnya bukan
menebak arah pasar jangka pendek, melainkan membangun portofolio yang kuat dan berkelanjutan.
Di era survival investing ini, ketahanan dan disiplin jauh lebih penting daripada
spekulasi agresif.
Christianity is a religious movement that emerged from Judaism
(Nikolaus Walter uses the term “Primitive Christianity” to describe its
origin in Judaism). It is an undeniable fact that Christianity indeed
originated from Judaism. Jacob Neusner and Bruce Chilton even state that
for anyone studying the academic field of religion, there is no better
premise than the fact that Christianity originated from Judaism.
It can therefore be said that without Judaism, the emergence of Christianity
would have been highly unlikely.
Christianity was not a religion that arose independently with its own
entirely new doctrinal concepts. Both Jesus and His disciples came from Israel,
and they clearly believed in the Scriptures of Israel as the word of God.
All beliefs and practices within Christianity originated from Judaism.
These include belief in the one true God, belief in God who spoke to Moses,
belief in the Old Testament as sacred Scripture, the practice of baptism,
the Lord’s Supper, gathering in places of worship on the seventh day,
the Kingdom of God, and belief in the coming of the Messiah.
All of these concepts clearly originate from Judaism.
Early Jewish Christians did not regard their belief that Jesus was the Messiah
as a new religious movement at all. On the contrary, they believed that they
remained adherents of Judaism. The term “Christian”
(Khristianos, Χριστιανός), meaning “follower of Christ,”
was actually given by the non-Jewish community in Antioch,
not by the Jewish community (Acts 11:26).
It is highly unlikely that Jews would have coined the term “Christian”
(Khristianos, Χριστιανός) for the Christian community in Antioch,
since the term means “follower of the Messiah.”
If Jews had given this designation, it would have amounted to an admission
that Jesus was the Messiah—something they clearly did not acknowledge.
Therefore, the designation almost certainly originated from the non-Jewish community.
From the Jewish perspective itself, there is clear evidence that the followers
of Jesus were regarded as a sect or movement within Judaism
(Acts 24:14; 28:22). The Greek term used for “sect” is
airesis (αἵρεσις), meaning a religious sect.
The same term is also used to describe the group of the Pharisees (Acts 15:5).
This indicates that the community of Jesus’ followers was not viewed as a new religion,
but as one of the sects within Judaism.
Although the beliefs of early Jewish Christians caused conflict with mainstream
Judaism at the time, they were still regarded as part of Judaism.
For this reason, Jews referred to them as a “sect”
(airesis, αἵρεσις) within Judaism.
Early Jewish Christians never considered themselves a community separate from Judaism.
They did not construct foreign doctrines detached from Jewish tradition,
because they never claimed to be a new religion.
All of their beliefs, understandings, doctrines, and practices originated from Judaism,
including baptism, speaking in tongues, the Kingdom of God,
the concept of the Messiah, and even hermeneutical methods.
Robert Travers Herford stated that rabbinic literature such as the Talmud,
Midrash, and Mishnah must also be included in accurate research
on the origins of Christianity. Not only the literature itself,
but also the ways in which Jews interpreted Scripture.
Thus, to properly understand the teachings of the New Testament,
one must have a solid understanding of Jewish teachings and practices.
Kekristenan merupakan sebuah paham keagamaan yang lahir dari Yudaisme
(istilah yang dipakai Nikolaus Walter bahwa “Kekristenan Primitif”
berasal dari Yudaisme). Sebuah fakta yang tidak dapat dibantah sama sekali
bahwa Kekristenan memang berasal dari Yudaisme. Jacob Neusner dan Bruce
Chilton bahkan mengatakan bahwa jika seseorang mempelajari ilmu tentang
agama, maka tidak ada premis yang lebih baik yang dapat ditemukan selain
fakta bahwa Kekristenan berasal dari Yudaisme. Dapat dikatakan bahwa jika
tidak ada Yudaisme, maka sangat tidak mungkin Kekristenan dapat lahir.
Kekristenan bukanlah sebuah agama yang lahir sendiri dan memiliki konsep-konsep
mereka sendiri mengenai doktrin-doktrin yang ada di dalam kepercayaan mereka.
Baik Yesus maupun murid-murid-Nya berasal dari Israel dan mereka jelas
mempercayai kitab-kitab Israel sebagai firman Allah. Semua kepercayaan
dan juga praktik yang ada di dalam Kekristenan berasal dari Yudaisme.
Misalnya, kepercayaan akan Allah yang esa, kepercayaan akan Allah yang
berbicara kepada Musa, kepercayaan terhadap Perjanjian Lama sebagai kitab suci,
praktik baptisan, perjamuan kudus, berkumpul di tempat ibadah pada hari ke-7,
kerajaan Allah, serta kepercayaan mengenai hadirnya Mesias. Semua konsep
tersebut jelas berasal dari Yudaisme.
Orang Kristen Yahudi mula-mula sama sekali tidak menganggap kepercayaan
mereka bahwa Yesus adalah Mesias sebagai sebuah paham keagamaan yang baru.
Mereka justru berkeyakinan bahwa mereka tetaplah penganut Yudaisme.
Istilah “Kristen” (Khristianos, Χριστιανός) yang berarti
“pengikut Kristus” justru diberikan oleh komunitas non-Yahudi di Antiokhia,
bukan oleh komunitas Yahudi (Kis. 11:26).
Sangat tidak mungkin jika orang Yahudi yang memberikan sebutan
“Kristen” (Khristianos, Χριστιανός) kepada komunitas orang Kristen
di Antiokhia, sebab istilah tersebut berarti “pengikut Mesias”.
Jika orang Yahudi yang memberikannya, maka itu sama saja dengan
pengakuan bahwa Yesus adalah Mesias, sesuatu yang jelas tidak mereka akui.
Oleh sebab itu, sebutan tersebut hampir pasti berasal dari komunitas
non-Yahudi.
Dari sudut pandang orang Yahudi sendiri, terdapat keterangan yang cukup
jelas bahwa para pengikut Yesus dianggap sebagai sebuah sekte atau mazhab
yang berkembang di dalam Yudaisme (Kis. 24:14; 28:22). Kata “sekte” atau
“mazhab” yang digunakan dalam teks Yunani adalah
airesis (αἵρεσις), yang berarti sekte keagamaan. Istilah yang sama
juga digunakan untuk menyebut kelompok orang Farisi (Kis. 15:5).
Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa komunitas pengikut Yesus tidak dipandang sebagai
agama baru, melainkan sebagai salah satu mazhab dalam Yudaisme.
Walaupun kepercayaan orang Kristen Yahudi mula-mula menimbulkan bentrokan
dengan Yudaisme arus utama pada masa itu, mereka tetap dianggap sebagai
bagian dari Yudaisme. Oleh sebab itu, orang-orang Yahudi menyebut mereka
sebagai sebuah “sekte” (airesis, αἵρεσις) di dalam Yudaisme.
Orang-orang Kristen Yahudi mula-mula tidak pernah menganggap diri mereka
sebagai komunitas yang terpisah dari Yudaisme. Mereka tidak membangun
doktrin-doktrin asing yang terlepas dari tradisi Yudaisme, karena mereka
tidak pernah mengklaim diri sebagai agama baru. Semua keyakinan,
pemahaman, doktrin, dan praktik yang mereka anut berasal dari Yudaisme,
termasuk baptisan, bahasa lidah, kerajaan Allah, konsep Mesias,
bahkan metode hermeneutik.
Robert Travers Herford menyatakan bahwa sastra rabinik seperti Talmud,
Midrash, dan Mishnah juga harus dilibatkan dalam penelitian yang akurat
mengenai asal-usul Kekristenan. Bukan hanya kesusastraannya, tetapi juga
cara orang-orang Yahudi menafsirkan Kitab Suci. Dengan demikian, untuk
memahami ajaran-ajaran Perjanjian Baru secara tepat, seseorang harus
memahami ajaran dan praktik Yudaisme dengan baik.
Lithium Prices Continue to Rise in 2026: Fundamental Analysis and Outlook for SLI Stock
Lithium Prices Continue to Rise in Early 2026: What’s Driving It and What’s the Outlook for SLI Stock?
Friday, January 30, 2026 — Since the beginning of 2026, lithium prices have shown a significant upward trend. This surge has captured the attention of global investors, especially amid the accelerating adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and large-scale energy storage systems.
Surging Lithium Prices: A Combination of Strong Demand and Limited Supply
The rise in lithium prices is not happening without reason. Several key factors have driven the lithium price rally since early 2026:
Rapid growth in global EV demand, particularly in China, the world’s largest electric vehicle market.
A surge in demand for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and grid-scale stationary storage to support long-term energy transition.
Limited lithium supply, mainly due to declining inventories of battery-grade lithium carbonate in China, which have reached their lowest levels since 2025.
Regulatory and Geopolitical Factors Tighten the Market
On the policy side, the Chinese government has implemented stricter regulations in the lithium mining sector, including revoking mining permits in strategic regions such as Jiangxi. In addition, export restrictions have further tightened global supply.
Western countries such as the United States and Europe have also begun strategic stockpiling to secure non-Chinese raw material supply chains. This has intensified competition in the global lithium market.
Rising Production Costs Also Push Prices Higher
Higher costs for raw materials, energy, and specialized chemical processes in lithium refining have also contributed to rising base prices. This combination of fundamental factors has made the lithium market increasingly tight in early 2026.
Lithium vs Nickel: Which Is Superior?
In the battery industry, lithium is often compared with nickel. Both have their own characteristics and advantages:
Advantages of Lithium Batteries
High energy density with lighter weight
Low self-discharge (around 1–2% per month)
No memory effect
Longer charging cycles (more durable)
Characteristics of Nickel Batteries
Lower cost
More stable and thermally safer
However, heavier with higher self-discharge (up to 30%)
Requires periodic maintenance to avoid memory effect
Due to these advantages, lithium batteries are more widely used in smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles, and power tools, while nickel batteries are commonly used in low-power devices such as remote controls and toys.
Functions and Applications of Lithium Across Various Sectors
Lithium is not only important for batteries. Below are its main functions across industries:
Energy Storage: EVs, smartphones, laptops, and grid-scale batteries
Glass and ceramics industry: Lithium oxide improves thermal resistance
Industrial lubricants: Lithium hydroxide for high-temperature-resistant lubricants
Metallurgy: Lithium chloride as a flux in aluminum smelting
Medical: Lithium carbonate for certain healthcare applications
Military & Aerospace: Used in rockets and defense materials
It is worth noting that lithium is classified as a rarer metal compared to nickel, making its strategic value increasingly important.
Stock Analysis: Standard Lithium Ltd (SLI)
One stock that has attracted attention amid rising lithium prices is Standard Lithium Ltd (SLI).
Stock Price Performance
1-year increase: +213%
6-month increase: +97%
Although the stock experienced a correction in 2022, the trend since 2025 shows a strong recovery, in line with rising global liquidity and monetary expansion.
Liquidity and Market Capitalization
Market capitalization around USD 250 million (~IDR 4.1 trillion)
Daily trading volume is relatively liquid
Financial Performance
Latest quarterly EPS: -0.03
Net income: loss of USD 6.12 million
No dividends distributed yet
Fundamentally, SLI is still recording losses. However, the company is currently in the exploration and commercial testing phase of lithium extraction, including its lithium project in Arkansas, United States.
Conclusion
The rise in lithium prices in early 2026 is driven by a combination of surging EV and ESS demand, limited supply, strict regulations, and geopolitical factors. Fundamentally, lithium has technological advantages over nickel, particularly for modern high-power applications.
Although Standard Lithium Ltd (SLI) is still posting losses, market expectations for long-term lithium prospects continue to make this stock attractive for investors with an aggressive risk profile.
Disclaimer: This article is not an investment recommendation. Investors are advised to conduct their own analysis before making any investment decisions.
Harga Lithium Terus Naik di 2026: Analisis Fundamental dan Prospek Saham SLI
Harga Lithium Terus Naik di Awal 2026: Apa Penyebabnya dan Bagaimana Prospek Saham SLI?
Jumat, 30 Januari 2026 — Sejak awal tahun 2026, harga lithium menunjukkan tren kenaikan yang signifikan. Lonjakan ini memicu perhatian investor global, terutama seiring meningkatnya adopsi kendaraan listrik (Electric Vehicle/EV) dan sistem penyimpanan energi berskala besar.
Lonjakan Harga Lithium: Kombinasi Demand Tinggi dan Supply Terbatas
Kenaikan harga lithium bukan terjadi tanpa alasan. Terdapat beberapa faktor utama yang mendorong reli harga lithium sejak awal 2026:
Peningkatan permintaan EV secara global, khususnya di Tiongkok, yang menjadi pasar kendaraan listrik terbesar di dunia.
Lonjakan permintaan Energy Storage System (ESS) dan grid-scale stationary storage untuk mendukung transisi energi jangka panjang.
Keterbatasan pasokan lithium, terutama akibat penurunan inventori lithium carbonate grade baterai di Tiongkok yang menyentuh level terendah sejak 2025.
Faktor Regulasi dan Geopolitik Memperketat Pasar
Dari sisi kebijakan, pemerintah Tiongkok menerapkan regulasi yang lebih ketat di sektor pertambangan lithium, termasuk pencabutan izin tambang di wilayah strategis seperti Jiangxi. Selain itu, pembatasan ekspor turut mempersempit pasokan global.
Negara-negara Barat seperti Amerika Serikat dan Eropa juga mulai melakukan strategic stockpiling untuk mengamankan rantai pasok bahan baku non-Tiongkok. Hal ini semakin memperketat kompetisi di pasar lithium global.
Kenaikan Biaya Produksi Ikut Mendorong Harga
Kenaikan biaya bahan baku, energi, serta proses kimia spesialis dalam pemurnian lithium turut menaikkan harga dasar komoditas ini. Kombinasi faktor fundamental tersebut membuat pasar lithium semakin ketat di awal 2026.
Lithium vs Nikel: Mana yang Lebih Unggul?
Dalam industri baterai, lithium sering dibandingkan dengan nikel. Keduanya memiliki karakteristik dan keunggulan masing-masing:
Keunggulan Baterai Lithium
Energy density tinggi dengan bobot lebih ringan
Self-discharge rendah (sekitar 1–2% per bulan)
Tidak memiliki efek memori
Siklus pengisian lebih panjang (lebih awet)
Karakteristik Baterai Nikel
Biaya lebih murah
Lebih stabil dan aman secara termal
Namun lebih berat dan self-discharge lebih tinggi (hingga 30%)
Membutuhkan perawatan periodik untuk menghindari efek memori
Karena keunggulan tersebut, baterai lithium lebih banyak digunakan pada smartphone, laptop, kendaraan listrik, dan power tools, sementara baterai nikel umum dipakai pada perangkat berdaya rendah seperti remote control dan mainan.
Fungsi dan Aplikasi Lithium di Berbagai Sektor
Lithium bukan hanya penting untuk baterai. Berikut fungsi utama lithium di berbagai industri:
Energy Storage: EV, smartphone, laptop, dan grid-scale battery
Industri kaca dan keramik: Lithium oxide meningkatkan ketahanan termal
Pelumas industri: Lithium hydroxide untuk pelumas tahan suhu tinggi
Metalurgi: Lithium chloride sebagai flux pada peleburan aluminium
Medis: Lithium carbonate untuk aplikasi kesehatan tertentu
Militer & Aerospace: Digunakan pada roket dan material pertahanan
Perlu dicatat, lithium tergolong logam yang lebih langka dibandingkan nikel, sehingga nilai strategisnya semakin tinggi.
Analisis Saham Standard Lithium Ltd (SLI)
Salah satu saham yang menarik perhatian di tengah tren kenaikan harga lithium adalah Standard Lithium Ltd (SLI).
Kinerja Harga Saham
Kenaikan 1 tahun: +213%
Kenaikan 6 bulan: +97%
Meskipun sempat mengalami koreksi pada 2022, tren sejak 2025 menunjukkan pemulihan yang kuat, seiring meningkatnya likuiditas global dan ekspansi moneter.
Likuiditas dan Kapitalisasi
Kapitalisasi pasar sekitar USD 250 juta (~Rp 4,1 triliun)
Volume transaksi harian relatif likuid
Kinerja Keuangan
EPS kuartal terbaru: -0,03
Net income: rugi USD 6,12 juta
Belum membagikan dividen
Secara fundamental, SLI masih mencatatkan kerugian. Namun, perusahaan ini bergerak di tahap eksplorasi dan pengujian komersial ekstraksi lithium, termasuk proyek lithium di Arkansas, Amerika Serikat.
Kesimpulan
Kenaikan harga lithium di awal 2026 didorong oleh kombinasi permintaan EV dan ESS yang melonjak, keterbatasan pasokan, regulasi ketat, serta faktor geopolitik. Dari sisi fundamental, lithium memiliki keunggulan teknologi dibandingkan nikel, terutama untuk aplikasi modern berdaya tinggi.
Meskipun saham Standard Lithium Ltd (SLI) masih mencatatkan kerugian, ekspektasi pasar terhadap prospek jangka panjang lithium membuat saham ini tetap menarik bagi investor dengan profil risiko agresif.
Disclaimer: Artikel ini bukan merupakan rekomendasi investasi. Investor diharapkan melakukan analisis mandiri sebelum mengambil keputusan.
The Silver Dual Market Phenomenon: Why Are Silver Prices in Shanghai Far Higher Than in New York?
The Silver Dual Market Phenomenon: Why Are Silver Prices in Shanghai Far Higher Than in New York?
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, global financial markets showed significant volatility.
Indonesia’s stock index (IHSG) experienced a sharp correction before eventually closing slightly higher.
Meanwhile, global equity markets and risk assets such as cryptocurrencies had yet to display any meaningful euphoria.
However, amid these conditions, one commodity stood out as the main spotlight: silver.
Investors’ attention was drawn to the striking price disparity between silver prices in two of the world’s main trading hubs,
namely New York and Shanghai. This phenomenon is known as a dual market
and could have major implications for silver price movements going forward.
Silver Prices: New York vs Shanghai
In today’s trading session, silver prices in New York (COMEX) were recorded at around
USD 112–113 per troy ounce. Prices had previously reached higher levels,
even approaching USD 118, before undergoing a correction.
In contrast, silver in Shanghai was trading at a much higher level,
around USD 130–131 per troy ounce.
A price gap of nearly USD 20 raises a major question:
how can such a wide disparity occur?
Differences in Market Mechanisms: Paper vs Physical
The core reason behind this dual market phenomenon lies in the trading mechanisms of each exchange.
In the United States, silver trading is centered on COMEX (New York),
where the majority of transactions are based on futures contracts (paper trading).
Although COMEX holds physical silver reserves in official warehouses,
only a small portion of that silver is actually ready for delivery.
Currently, total registered inventories are estimated at around 124 million ounces,
but only about 30% are considered deliverable.
In contrast, the silver market in Shanghai more accurately reflects physical trading.
Prices there represent real conditions between available supply and
surging actual demand.
Arbitrage and Pressure on COMEX
When silver prices in Shanghai are significantly higher than those in New York,
economic theory suggests that arbitrage opportunities will emerge.
Market participants are incentivized to buy silver from the cheaper market (New York)
and ship it to the more expensive one (Shanghai).
If this arbitrage-driven demand continues, COMEX will eventually be forced
to deliver physical silver to Asia.
Over the long term, this situation could pressure available physical inventories
and test the resilience of a contract-based trading system.
Short Positions and Alleged Price Suppression
One widely discussed theory in the market suggests that several major U.S. banks
hold significant short positions in silver.
A rapid surge in silver prices could trigger massive losses and even forced liquidations.
As a result, speculation has emerged that silver prices in Western markets are
being restrained through paper trading mechanisms.
Whether this is true or not, the market will ultimately test this narrative
through the Western market’s ability to meet global physical demand.
Surging Global Demand for Silver
On the other hand, global demand for silver continues to rise structurally.
Silver has become a vital material for various strategic sectors, including:
AI data centers and semiconductor technology
Solar panels and renewable energy
Electronics and electric vehicle industries
National strategic reserves
The United States and European countries have even classified silver as a
critical metal in the interest of national security.
Many governments around the world are now stockpiling silver as a long-term strategic asset.
In this context, silver is increasingly viewed like oil 40–50 years ago:
not merely a commodity, but a foundational pillar of future economic and technological systems.
Where Are Silver Prices Headed Next?
The big question is: how long can Western markets sustain this price gap?
If physical demand continues to rise while deliverable inventories become increasingly limited,
then prices in New York may eventually adjust upward toward Shanghai levels,
not the other way around.
For investors, it is important to understand that volatility remains a real possibility.
Silver prices could experience sharp short-term corrections.
Ultimately, investment decisions depend on each individual’s readiness
to manage and withstand such risks.
Conclusion
The silver dual market phenomenon between New York and Shanghai is not merely a pricing anomaly,
but a reflection of major structural shifts in global supply and demand.
Silver now sits at the center of the world’s technological, energy, and geopolitical transitions.
Understanding these dynamics is crucial for investors seeking to make more rational,
measured decisions aligned with their individual risk profiles.
Fenomena Dual Market Perak: Mengapa Harga Perak Shanghai Jauh Lebih Mahal dari New York?
Fenomena Dual Market Perak: Mengapa Harga Perak Shanghai Jauh Lebih Mahal dari New York?
Pada Rabu, 28 Januari 2026, pasar keuangan global menunjukkan volatilitas yang cukup tinggi.
IHSG sempat terkoreksi tajam sebelum akhirnya ditutup menguat tipis.
Di sisi lain, pasar saham global dan aset berisiko seperti kripto masih belum menunjukkan euforia yang berarti.
Namun, di tengah kondisi tersebut, satu komoditas justru menjadi sorotan utama: perak.
Perhatian investor tertuju pada perbedaan harga perak yang sangat mencolok antara dua pusat perdagangan utama dunia,
yakni New York dan Shanghai. Fenomena ini dikenal sebagai dual market,
dan berpotensi membawa implikasi besar bagi pergerakan harga perak ke depan.
Harga Perak: New York vs Shanghai
Pada perdagangan hari ini, harga perak di New York (COMEX) tercatat berada di kisaran
USD 112–113 per troy ounce. Harga tersebut sempat menyentuh level yang lebih tinggi
pada hari-hari sebelumnya, bahkan mendekati USD 118, sebelum mengalami koreksi.
Sebaliknya, di Shanghai, harga perak justru diperdagangkan jauh lebih tinggi,
yakni di kisaran USD 130–131 per troy ounce.
Perbedaan harga yang mencapai hampir USD 20 ini menimbulkan pertanyaan besar:
mengapa bisa terjadi selisih sedemikian lebar?
Perbedaan Mekanisme Pasar: Paper vs Fisik
Kunci utama dari fenomena dual market ini terletak pada mekanisme perdagangan perak di masing-masing bursa.
Di Amerika Serikat, perdagangan perak terpusat di COMEX (New York),
yang mayoritas transaksinya berbasis kontrak berjangka (paper trading).
Meskipun COMEX memiliki cadangan perak fisik yang tersimpan di gudang resmi,
jumlah perak yang benar-benar siap dikirim hanya sebagian kecil dari total yang terdaftar.
Saat ini, total cadangan terdaftar diperkirakan sekitar 124 juta ounce,
namun hanya sekitar 30% yang berstatus deliverable.
Sebaliknya, pasar perak di Shanghai lebih merefleksikan perdagangan fisik.
Harga di sana mencerminkan kondisi riil antara ketersediaan suplai dan
lonjakan permintaan aktual.
Arbitrase dan Tekanan Terhadap COMEX
Ketika harga perak di Shanghai jauh lebih mahal dibandingkan New York,
secara teori ekonomi akan muncul peluang arbitrase.
Pelaku pasar akan terdorong membeli perak dari pasar yang lebih murah (New York)
dan mengirimkannya ke pasar yang lebih mahal (Shanghai).
Jika permintaan arbitrase ini berlangsung terus-menerus, maka COMEX mau tidak mau
harus mengirimkan perak fisik ke Asia.
Dalam jangka panjang, kondisi ini dapat menekan cadangan fisik yang tersedia
dan menguji ketahanan sistem perdagangan berbasis kontrak.
Isu Short Position dan Dugaan Penahanan Harga
Salah satu teori yang banyak beredar di pasar menyebutkan bahwa sejumlah bank besar di Amerika Serikat
memiliki posisi short yang signifikan di perak.
Lonjakan harga perak yang terlalu cepat berpotensi memicu kerugian besar dan bahkan likuidasi.
Karena itu, muncul spekulasi bahwa harga perak di pasar Barat cenderung
ditahan melalui mekanisme paper trading.
Apakah ini benar atau tidak, pasar pada akhirnya akan menguji narasi tersebut
melalui kemampuan pasar Barat memenuhi permintaan fisik global.
Permintaan Perak Global yang Semakin Menggila
Di sisi lain, permintaan perak terus meningkat secara struktural.
Perak kini menjadi material vital bagi berbagai sektor strategis, antara lain:
AI data center dan teknologi semikonduktor
Panel surya dan energi terbarukan
Industri elektronik dan kendaraan listrik
Cadangan strategis negara
Amerika Serikat dan negara-negara Eropa bahkan telah mengklasifikasikan perak sebagai
logam kritikal demi kepentingan ketahanan nasional.
Banyak pemerintah dunia kini turut memborong perak sebagai aset strategis jangka panjang.
Dalam konteks ini, perak mulai dipandang seperti minyak bumi 40–50 tahun lalu:
bukan sekadar komoditas, melainkan fondasi utama bagi ekonomi dan teknologi masa depan.
Ke Mana Arah Harga Perak Selanjutnya?
Pertanyaan besarnya adalah: sampai kapan pasar Barat mampu mempertahankan perbedaan harga ini?
Jika permintaan fisik terus meningkat dan cadangan pengiriman semakin terbatas,
maka pada akhirnya harga di New York berpotensi menyesuaikan ke level Shanghai,
bukan sebaliknya.
Bagi investor, penting untuk memahami bahwa volatilitas tetap mungkin terjadi.
Harga perak bisa saja mengalami koreksi tajam dalam jangka pendek.
Namun, keputusan investasi pada akhirnya bergantung pada kesiapan masing-masing
dalam menghadapi risiko tersebut.
Penutup
Fenomena dual market perak antara New York dan Shanghai bukan sekadar anomali harga,
melainkan cerminan perubahan besar dalam struktur permintaan dan suplai global.
Perak kini berada di pusat transisi teknologi, energi, dan geopolitik dunia.
Memahami dinamika ini menjadi kunci bagi investor untuk mengambil keputusan yang lebih rasional,
terukur, dan sesuai dengan profil risiko masing-masing.
Mutual Funds vs ETFs: Which One Is More Suitable for Investors?
Mutual Funds vs ETFs: Which One Is Right for You?
Alright guys, welcome back. Today is Sunday, January 25, 2026, and this time we’re going to
discuss a topic that often confuses beginner investors:
mutual funds versus ETFs.
Which one is better? What’s the difference? And who are they actually suitable for?
This topic is widely discussed in many investment articles, including one from Gotrade
written by Erwanto. But in this article, I’ll explain it in a more relaxed way,
based on personal experience as well.
What Is a Mutual Fund?
A mutual fund is an investment vehicle that pools money from many investors.
The funds you invest are managed by an investment manager,
and then invested into various instruments such as stocks, bonds, or money market assets.
The main advantage of mutual funds is convenience.
Investors simply invest their money, and all investment decisions are handled by the fund manager.
You don’t need to pick individual stocks yourself.
However, the disadvantages include:
Relatively high management fees
Less transparency regarding portfolio holdings
Slower liquidity when selling
What Is an ETF (Exchange Traded Fund)?
ETFs are actually similar to mutual funds because they also consist of a collection of stocks or bonds.
The difference is that ETFs issue their own shares, and those shares
are traded on the stock exchange like regular stocks.
So when you buy an ETF, you are buying shares of a mutual fund.
The business is a mutual fund, but the buying and selling process is like trading stocks.
ETFs can be bought and sold anytime during market hours,
following real-time market prices.
Key Differences Between Mutual Funds and ETFs
1. Fees
Mutual funds generally charge active management fees of around
1–2% per year, plus other costs such as
subscription fees when buying and redemption fees when selling.
ETFs are much cheaper. Management fees are usually only
0.1–0.3% per year because they are passively managed and track an index.
There are no subscription or redemption fees.
2. Liquidity
Mutual fund transactions are processed based on NAV at the end of the day,
meaning investors cannot react immediately to market movements.
ETFs are far more liquid because they are traded in real time.
Prices move throughout the day and can be sold instantly at any time.
3. Transparency
Mutual funds usually report their portfolio holdings on a monthly or quarterly basis.
ETFs are more transparent because their portfolio holdings are updated daily,
allowing investors to clearly see what they own.
Examples of Popular ETFs
Here are some ETF examples commonly used by global investors:
SPY – Tracks the S&P 500 index (500 largest stocks in the US)
MCHI – China equity ETF, suitable for capturing China’s economic growth
Vietnam ETF – Provides exposure to dozens of Vietnamese stocks
Silver & Gold ETFs – Track precious metals like silver and gold
By buying just one ETF, you can instantly own dozens or even hundreds of stocks.
The risk of total loss is much lower compared to buying a single individual stock.
Who Are ETFs Suitable For?
ETFs are ideal for investors who:
Want to avoid the drama of individual stocks
Prefer passive investing
Want high liquidity
Value portfolio transparency
Don’t want the hassle of analyzing companies one by one
The downside is that index ETFs rarely surge 50%–100% in a short period.
But this trade-off is worth it for lower risk and long-term stability.
Conclusion: Mutual Funds or ETFs?
Based on personal experience, I clearly prefer ETFs.
They offer better liquidity, lower costs, and greater transparency.
The more you learn to analyze markets and companies,
the more likely you are to lean toward ETFs rather than mutual funds.
But ultimately, everything depends on your goals, risk profile, and investment style.
The most important thing is to understand the product before investing.
Alright guys, see you again in the next discussion.