To understand why gold and silver may skyrocket (in DOLLAR value), its interesting to see what is called Exter's Pyramid.
This is simply an inverted pyramid chart that shows the currently-assumed values of "dollar-denominated" assets, such as currencies, stocks, bonds and derivatives, as graphically illustrated with the comparatively-minuscule amounts of hard-asset, "real money," namely gold and silver.
If derivatives, currencies and other "paper" assets crash, a mad dash into "real" assets could send gold and silver prices skyward.
The MOST Amazing Chart EVER!