Bitcoin traders "adopted SLV and GLD as their meme stocks," says George Noble. He attributes the rise of retail interest in the metal space to their profound volatility. That said, George tells investors, "don't pay attention to the daily volatility," noting both silver and gold are up double digits so far in 2026. As traders see silver as a play in AI and EVs, George makes the case that if prices go up so much, builders will just turn to other metals.