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China's Silver Export Ban Sparks 'Metal War' and Pressures Bitcoin in Q1 2026

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Bitcoin news broke as China’s silver export ban, effective January 1, 2026, fuels a “metal war” and shifts capital from crypto. Silver prices jumped 70% in Q4 2025 to $79/oz, while Bitcoin fell 25%. Fear and greed index data shows weak institutional demand, with Trump’s tariffs adding pressure. Hecla Mining (HL) shares rose 170% in two quarters as 50–60% of silver supply moves to institutional hands. Bitcoin’s Coinbase Premium Index remains negative, signaling weak U.S. buying.
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