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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 45 MIN

Shanghai's Biggest Silver Short Just Crushed the Market | RTD News Update

from Rethinking the Dollar · host Mike

Think You Know Silver? Test Your IQ and get resources here: https://linktube.com/rtdChinese billionaire trader Bian’s historic $144 million silver short has stunned global markets. Leveraging insider-level timing, he built the largest net short position on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, totaling 30,000 contracts or roughly 450 tons of silver.In late January 2026, just before silver prices collapsed, Bian scaled up his short exposure; triggering a $300 million mark-to-market profit. Despite earlier forced liquidations, his net profit stands at 1 billion yuan (~$144M).This is the same trader who made $3 billion from gold longs between 2022 and 2024. Now, he's back and this time, he's dominating the silver market.🔴 Subscribe to stay up to date on the latest & hit the 🔔 to never miss out.Disclaimer: The views in this video are one persons opinion and 'not necessarily' of RTD. This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as financial, legal, or tax advice.

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