13.02.2026 15:20
Islam Memish stated that 2026 will be the "year of manipulation" and emphasized that one should stay away from leveraged and credit transactions, highlighting that this year is about preserving assets rather than making profits.
After the sharp decline in gold prices in recent weeks, a rise is now being observed, while Gold and Currency Markets Specialist İslam Memiş issued striking warnings to investors. Memiş stated that 2026 will be the "year of manipulation," using particularly alarming expressions for leveraged and credit transactions.
"THEY CANNOT BE CHAMPIONS THIS YEAR"
Gold, which is considered to have offered a buying opportunity with the decline over the last two weeks, has rebounded and risen above 7,000 TL. Evaluating the volatility in precious metals, Memiş said that gold and silver will not be the "champions" of this year.
"YOU WILL BE TRAPPED UNDER THAT DEBRIS"
Reminding that he previously warned in January that the bubble would burst, Memiş said, "Especially silver investors should be careful. You will be trapped under that debris for a long time."
"LOST ONLY IN 2 HOURS"
Pointing out the sharp declines experienced in the markets in a short time, Memiş stated, "Currently, gold has lost about 3%, and silver has lost about 10%. It lost only in 2 hours."
"THEY WILL STRIP YOU BARE"
Making striking evaluations regarding the year 2026, Memiş said, "2026 will be the year of manipulation. Be prepared for this manipulation market every month until the end of the year. They will strip you bare." Warning investors with harsh words about leveraged and credit transactions, Memiş added, "If you say I will definitely trade short-term, I will trade on credit, I will trade with leverage, I will become rich, I will sign my name under it, you will go bankrupt."
Emphasizing that this year is not a year for making money but for protecting existing assets, Memiş stated that those who invest by borrowing are at great risk. Describing leveraged trading as "getting the right to trade $10,000 by putting in $1,000," Memiş noted that it is almost like "rolling the dice."
"GOLD IS NOT SOLD, IT IS TRADED"
Addressing investors who hold physical gold, Memiş said that if there is no cash need, sales should not be made. He evaluated, "Gold and silver are not commodities that are sold; they are commodities that are traded. If you are going to buy a house or a car, it can be sold."
* THIS IS NOT AN INVESTMENT ADVICE