Chase Turner

On Friday, January 30th, the silver market experienced one of the most dramatic paper price moves in modern history — with silver falling nearly 30% in a single day. While headlines across social media focused on the price action, the real story isn’t just what happened on the COMEX charts.

The real story is what happened in the physical precious metals industry. At SD Bullion, we want to provide clarity on what this means for investors, what’s happening behind the scenes, and what customers can realistically expect in the coming weeks.

Record FUN Coin Show Orlando Attendance Signals Growing U.S. Interest in Physical Silver

1,000's Line Up In Orlando, Florida at FUN Coin Show 2026 While Paper Silver Prices Continue to Fall

While paper silver prices moved lower again this morning, activity on the ground told a very different story. At the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Coin Show in Orlando, Florida, thousands of attendees lined up before doors opened, creating scenes that long-time participants say they have never witnessed before.

Veteran dealers and collectors—many with decades of experience—repeated a consistent refrain throughout the opening days of the show:

“I’ve never seen anything like this in my 20+ years of attending coin shows.”

The surge in attendance comes at a time when physical silver markets are experiencing structural supply deficits, rising industrial demand, and increasing interest from U.S. retail buyers.

The FUN Coin Show as a Market Indicator

The Florida United Numismatists Coin Show is widely regarded

This video explores whether $60 silver is a realistic scenario by looking at market fundamentals, history, and current trends. It also breaks down popular gold and silver myths to separate what’s fact from fiction.

Silver has nearly doubled in 2025, breaking through its 1980 nominal high of $50 and continuing to push higher. But according to SD Bullion market analyst James Anderson, this is just the beginning of a major revaluation.

For the first time in history, the Royal Canadian Mint has struck a 5 oz Silver Maple Leaf bullion coin — and SD Bullion is honored to offer this groundbreaking release exclusively to our customers. After nearly two years of collaboration, design refinement, trial striking, and approvals, the Grand Maple is finally here.

Over the past two weeks, gold and silver markets have seen a dramatic shift in sentiment — from excitement to anxiety. Prices pulled back sharply, headlines turned negative, and many investors began to wonder if the bull run had ended. But according to SD Bullion’s market analyst James Anderson, this reaction is not only premature — it’s classic bull market behavior.