Silver’s Chaotic Year End.
– The final week of 2025 witnessed extraordinary volatility in silver markets,
Spot silver peaked at $83.62, the sharp reversal on December 29 was notorious. With spot prices declining 8.6% from the previous session’s highs to $72.31 per ounce
-February 2026 silver futures surged to an all-time high of ₹2,54,174 & a day low of 2,22,502 per kilogram (MCX) on December 29.
Probable Reasons :
-CME raised initial margin on March 2026 COMEX silver futures twice in about two weeks, from roughly $20,000 → $22,000 → about $25,000 per contract. (Economic Times)
-Some outlets and blogs discuss unconfirmed rumors that a major Western or European bank with a large short silver exposure may have faced huge margin stress or forced position reduction as prices spiked, but these are presented as speculation, not confirmed events. (SilverTrade.com)
-China’s Jan 1, 2026 export licensing will structurally tighten physical supply further, supporting the medium‑term bull case. (Economic Times)
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