Asian markets are just warming up, yet silver has already broken through the $82.50 barrier—posting gains exceeding 15% since the start of 2026. That's shaping up to be silver's strongest opening to any year on record. Gold, meanwhile, is setting up for a run past $4,500. The real catalyst? Once it cracks above $4,550 and establishes a fresh all-time high, we're looking at the kind of momentum that typically triggers a sharp rally from there.