The thing about precious metals bull markets, and how they differ from normal bull markets is this. Increased price action becomes confirmation of theory in an environment of uncertainty. It empowers the holders of assets to hold tighter rather than to trade or dispose.
Soros sums it up best with his theory of reflexitivity.
once holders who are holding positions become free carried, theres no need for those shares to change hands except for changes in personal circumstances, which is beyond the markets control.
the above applies for "trolls" and "manipulators" regardless of which way they they seek to manipulate sentiment.
Know what you are holding and why, then have the conviction to trust yourself.
TRY Price at posting:
13.5¢ Sentiment: Buy Disclosure: Held