<p>Former investment banker Felix analyzed that multiple signs indicate that the recent plunge in silver prices has a man-made aspect: the Chicago Mercantile Exchange suddenly raised margin requirements during the Asian market's off-hours; institutions like JP Morgan simultaneously closed short positions at the lowest price point; the London Metal Exchange and HSBC's systems also "coincidentally" experienced interruptions. Such operations are essentially a "liquidity cleansing" of excessively crowded long trades</p>

- Felix Prehn argues that the recent sharp decline in precious metal prices is not a natural market adjustment but a planned liquidity clearing event.  
- The market's rapid drop in silver and gold prices coincided with significant margin hikes by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and simultaneous disruptions in trading systems, exacerbating the situation.  
- Despite the turmoil in paper silver markets, physical silver demand remains strong, highlighting a fundamental supply shortage that has not been resolved by the recent volatility.

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