Silver Surges to Record Highs Tracking Precious Metals Momentum

Industrial Squeeze

A relentless 13-month rally has seen silver rise over 210%. Chronic supply deficits in Asia, exacerbated by new export licensing rules in China, have forced industrial buyers to pay significant premiums to secure physical metal.

Leveraged Volatility

Silver's high beta relative to gold means it is capturing the majority of speculative flow. Traders are currently eyeing the psychological $100 barrier, though extreme volatility is expected as exchanges adjust margin requirements.