These bold predictions of the (soon, VERY soon) skyrocketing price of <insert item here> have been around about as long as there have been preachers predicting that Armegeddon is near. So far all have been incorrect. Just from the law of averages, one of them will likely be correct...someday. The markets are heavily manipulated, but I personally see no reason why that will not continue indefinitely. The manipulators are very good at what they do. It will end someday, but whether that will be this year, next year, or in 2257 is anyone's guess.