Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Silver Prices Volatile After Record Surge
Silver prices have been going up and down a lot recently.
After reaching a record high, they dropped sharply due to some market rules changing and people selling their silver to make a profit.
Even though prices fell a lot in a short time, they are still much higher than at the beginning of the year.
Experts say this is normal and that silver will likely keep going up in the long term because there isn't enough silver to meet demand.
They advise investors to be patient and wait for the right time to buy.
Silver prices dropped sharply after reaching record highs, with COMEX silver falling over 7% and MCX silver tumbling around 6%.
The price fluctuations were driven by CME margin hikes, profit-booking, and reduced speculative positions.
Despite the recent drops, silver is still up about 155% year-to-date, highlighting a strong bull market.
Experts attribute the volatility to technical and macro factors rather than a breakdown in fundamentals.
Long-term outlook for silver remains bullish due to persistent supply constraints and robust industrial demand.
- Who
- Investors and traders in the silver market
- What
- Sharp fluctuations in silver prices following a record surge
- When
- Recent weeks, with significant drops on December 29 and January 1, 2026
- Where
- Global markets (COMEX) and domestic markets (MCX)
- Why
- Combination of technical factors, margin hikes, and profit-booking
- Current Silver Price (COMEX)
- $71.97 per ounce
- Current Silver Price (MCX)
- Rs 2,32,228 per kg
- 2025 Year-to-Date Increase
- 155%
- Recent Peak Price (COMEX)
- $83.62 per ounce
- Recent Peak Price (MCX)
- Rs 2,54,174 per kg
- Recent Price Drop (COMEX)
- 7% in one session
- Recent Price Drop (MCX)
- 6% in one session
- CME Margin Hike
- Increased to $25,000 for March 2026 contract
Sources
Planning to invest in Silver? Wait for a crash, advises Robert Kiyosaki - sees next Silver price target at $200
140% gains Vs sharp loss: 3 reasons Silver is volatile while beating
Silver sees wild swings: Prices fall 7% on COMEX and MCX after record peak as volatility rattles investor
