Group 1 - Significant losses in silver-related options and structured products have led to substantial net value declines in public and private funds linked to precious metals, with some high-leverage products facing liquidation risks [1] - Cross-market arbitrage activities have intensified, as institutions exploit ETF discounts and the price differences between spot and futures, exacerbating short-term price volatility [1] - The strengthening of the US dollar, driven by hawkish expectations from the Federal Reserve, is identified as one of the triggers for the silver price crash, which in turn reinforces the logic of a strong dollar, putting further pressure on non-US currencies and emerging market exchange rates, while cross-border capital flows into dollar-denominated assets [1]