$ZKP $ETH Attention! Major market volatility is coming—$6.8 billion in passive selling pressure is approaching, and gold and silver are facing tests right at the start of the year.

After last year's crazy rally, this year’s first major test for precious metals has already begun. Gold prices temporarily fell below the 4450 level, silver dropped over 3% in a single day, and platinum and palladium experienced significant fluctuations. Behind this is not just simple technical adjustments—true impact comes from the annual rebalancing of index weights. Passive funds are forced to reduce their positions, and it is expected that around $6.8 billion will flow out of the gold futures market, with silver also facing a considerable scale of outflows. Short-term selling pressure is now in front of us.

That said, large fluctuations often hide opportunities. The real indicator this week is Friday’s US non-farm payroll data—it directly influences the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decisions. Wall Street’s major institutions are in agreement: by the end of the year, gold prices could break through $5,000, and silver might surge to the $135–$309 range.

On one side, there is clear selling pressure from portfolio rebalancing; on the other, expectations of rate cuts and macro hedging provide invisible support. The confrontation between bulls and bears has reached a critical point. Volatility is essentially the release of risk and the buildup before the next rally. Are you ready to embrace this opportunity?