In the past, I and some others, have suggested that when the time comes for the Comex/LBMA to fail and declare “force majeure,” because silver has penetrated $50 and is exploding higher, they would need to time it to coincide with some type of event/crisis, to blame as the excuse for doing so.  They have managed the price up until now, masterfully.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    It has been done in a controlled backing and filling climb, albeit with larger moves, but not much different than the daily percentage gains all the way since $30 or so.  The wilder swings are soon to come, especially with China closed for a week long holiday, the orchestrated govt. shut down and possible false flags. (although they can occur at any time)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  If silver gets to $50 by Friday or early next week, the crazy breakout and much higher prices, could likely occur after a probable FINAL correction.(5-10%) from whatever high point it first reaches.  We are almost there!