The technical outlook of $SLV has provided many opportunities for holders. Those who have held long-term are now truly profiting. Congratulations to everyone.

But to be honest, now is the time to learn to take profits—set proper take-profit levels, track your positions, and prevent unrealized gains from turning into unrealized losses. Some friends exited early; that's risk management, not necessarily a sign of being bearish. Everyone has a different understanding of risk. Securing profits early or continuing to hold are both reasonable choices. The key is to be clear about what you are doing.