Silver soars, inflation looms: Is Bitcoin bracing for a flash crash?

Market makers largely expect a bull rally once gold and silver top out. 

From a technical angle, this view isn’t too far-fetched. For instance, silver’s move to a record $79/oz has pushed its RSI deep into overbought territory, climbing toward the 90 level, as reflected by an extreme green delta.

Notably, similar structures are forming across other legacy assets, signaling broad overextension. As a result, the case for capital rotating back into Bitcoin [BTC] becomes compelling, further supported by its sideways chop.

Source: Elon Musk

That said, Elon Musk has already front-run a valid counterpoint. 

In his latest tweet, he leaned into silver’s utility story, pointing out that it’s not just a speculative trade, but a key industrial metal used across multiple sectors. That dynamic makes silver’s record rally a real risk point.

Taken together, the breakout across legacy assets looks far from random. Instead, it points to rising macro stress. In this context, and given BTC’s sensitivity to macro shifts, is Bitcoin setting up for another “flash crash”?

Macro stress points build as Bitcoin approaches FOMC

The current setup is pressing on one of the most sensitive pressure points.

So far this year, the U.S. macro backdrop has already pushed markets firmly into risk-off mode. In that environment, an interest rate hike would likely be the last thing Bitcoin investors want on the table.

Meanwhile, silver’s latest rally is hitting right where it hurts — Inflation. 

From an economic standpoint, with silver prices now around $79/oz, input costs across key industries are set to rise, increasing the risk of broader inflation that ultimately filters down to everyday consumer spending.

Source: Trading Economics

And the timing couldn’t be worse.

Technically, Q4 has shown some easing in inflation. Still, November’s inflation came in at 2.7%, well above the Fed’s 2% target. Now, with the metal rally ongoing, another rate cut now looks increasingly off the table.

For Bitcoin, that alone could trigger another risk-off run. 

In this context, the current market divergence isn’t just a speculative move. Instead, it points to deeper macro stress, putting Bitcoin at a crossroads for another potential flash crash as the FOMC meeting approaches.

Final Thoughts

• Overextension in legacy assets highlight rising macro stress, putting markets in risk-off mode.
• Bitcoin’s sideways chop, combined with potential capital rotation from overextended assets, makes a bull setup plausible, but inflationary pressures keep downside risks elevated.