Sparks - the commercials (pronounced banksters) have firm control of silver prices and, for the most part, gold prices. We all know about the manipulation that goes on in the otc/pink markets. Those who hold the shares control the price. Not much difference here, imo - except it's JP Morgan rather than some sleazy "ceo" doing the manipulating. The only chance a little fish has in these waters to 'get' lunch rather than 'be' lunch is to hide on the sidelines until the waters stir, then run out and grab a bite, quickly scurrying to cover again. It is what it is.