The reason is that small investors are being given a different picture from what the institutions see. So the big money is getting out while joe average is set up to pick up the tab when it comes due.

Gold, silver and cryptocurrencies make a good alternative asset class when the stock market is about to take a tumble. And said tumble might be caused by economic concerns, the outcome of which may possibly be a rise in interest rates. If that happens, the bond market will also take a tumble.

What is especially interesting is the Fed's recent remarks that its interest rates would remain unchanged and QE would be their main tool for the foreseeable future.

Let me express my own doubts... ;-)