Beware: Bullion Banks Out of The Penalty Box

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit vblgoldfix.substack.comOutline:1. Introduction and Context* Market Sentiment:* Not bullish or bearish but neutral amidst changing behaviors.* Bullion banks are active again, joined by producers selling.2. Key Topics for Analysis* Short Squeeze from Trump Tariff Rumors:* Market dismissed the alleged short squeeze as unfounded.* Implications for positioning and strategy.* Upcoming Interviews and Industry Insights:* Planned discussions with notable figures (e.g., Michael Oliver, Brynne Kelly).* Topics include gold market trends, oil insights, and equity strategies.3. Behavioral Analysis: Weekly Market Activity* Open Interest and Price Trends (Last Week):* Red arrows denote five trading days analyzed in the chart.* Weekly movement summary:* Day 1: Market marginally up as new longs bought from new shorts (+6,800 contracts).* Day 2: Market down with new shorts entering * Day 3: Spinning top day, balance between longs and shorts.* Days 4-5: Upward movement driven by speculative fund buying and bank selling.