Gold prices have hit a seven-year low.
Sentiment has now turned with Reddit users speculating that supporting posts may be part of a pump-and-dump scheme
Silver’s advance can be traced to Reddit’s WallStreetBets forum.
Bullion hit an August record as investors feared a debased currency would follow unprecedented stimulus.
The popularity of cybercurrencies poses a problem for bulls in precious metals markets over the coming years.
Bitcoin may finally be turning into the "digital gold" that many of its proponents view it as.
But most investors still see gold as a long-term store of value.
Gold Bullion has gained more than 30% this year.
Gold has rallied, even as U.S. stock indexes hover near record highs.
Gold bulls argue more folks on Wall Street should see the metal as an essential part of portfolio building.