The Truth About Silver’s Collapse, According to Rick Rule

Michelle Makori, President & Editor-in-Chief, Miles Franklin Media, speaks with legendary investor and speculator Rick Rule at the 2026 Rule Symposium in Boca Raton.Rule explains why silver plunged from roughly $120 to $60, why he believes the decline was driven almost entirely by sentiment, and why the silver deficit may actually be getting worse. He reveals why he sold 80% of his physical silver after the market went parabolic, which silver equities he is buying now, and how banks can manipulate silver prices in the short term.Rule also lays out his long-term outlook for $15,000 gold, $300 silver, and a structural oil shortage that he says cannot be solved by a ceasefire.In this episode of The Real Story with Michelle Makori:- Why silver fell 50% despite strong supply-and-demand fundamentals- Why Rick Rule sold 80% of his physical silver and moved into silver equities- How short-term silver manipulation actually works in physical and futures markets- Why Rick believes silver’s supply deficit is getting worse- His long-term outlook for $15,000 gold and $300 silver- Why structural underinvestment could trigger the next major oil shortageFollow Michelle Makori on X: https://x.com/MichelleMakori Follow Miles Franklin Media on X: https://x.com/MilesFranklinCo Follow Rick Rule on X: https://x.com/RealRickRule👍 Like, 🔔 Subscribe, and Stay InformedJoin Miles Franklin Media for expert interviews, market insights, and real-time coverage of gold, silver, Bitcoin, and global economics. Hit the bell to get notified the moment new content drops – don’t miss a move in the markets.___________________Miles Franklin:📞 Call us: 1-952-929-7006📧 Email us: [email protected]🔗 Website: https://milesfranklin.com/▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MilesFranklinMedia 📱 X: https://x.com/MilesFranklinCo 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milesfranklinmedia/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/miles-franklin-media/ 📘 Facebook: http://fb.com/MilesFranklinCo 📩 For media inquiries, contact: [email protected]📺 About Miles Franklin MediaJoin Miles Franklin Media for unfiltered financial and economic news and insights. Through expert interviews and real market intelligence, we cut through the noise and challenge the mainstream narrative. Anchored in the principles of sound money, we uncover the truth about money, markets, macroeconomics, geopolitics, and power – delivering credible insights to help you protect your wealth, future, and freedom.🏦 About Miles FranklinMiles Franklin is a trusted leader in wealth preservation, with over $12 billion in precious metals sales since 1989. Specializing in gold and silver, we help clients safeguard their wealth with real assets that stand the test of time.___________________Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of Miles Franklin Precious Metals, its affiliates, owners, anchors, producers or hosts. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as financial, legal, or investment advice. Nothing said in this video should be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any financial asset. You should always consult with a qualified financial advisor, legal professional, or tax expert before making any investment decisions. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal.By watching this video, you agree that neither the hosts, guests, nor Miles Franklin Media are responsible for any investment decisions you make based on the information presented. Use of this content is at your own risk.