Silver prices are on the rise, with trading volume surging past tech giants

GateUser-7b078580 · 2026-02-05T08:11:53+00:00

The strong rise in silver prices has sparked investor enthusiasm, with iShares Silver ETF trading volume reaching nearly $40 billion, far surpassing NVIDIA and Tesla. As the popularity of silver assets increases, the daily average trading volume has grown from $2 billion to $10 billion, with nearly a 60% month-over-month increase in 2026. Geopolitical risks and economic uncertainties are prompting more investors to favor safe-haven assets like silver.

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2026-02-05 08:11:53

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The strong upward trend in silver prices has driven investors’ trading enthusiasm, continuously setting new records for market activity. According to PANews, the iShares Silver ETF (SLV) recorded nearly $40 billion in trading volume during peak trading times, a level of activity far exceeding most large-cap stocks during the same period, with NVIDIA’s single-day trading volume around $23 billion and Tesla’s approximately $22 billion. In comparison, the trading appeal of silver ETFs has become a market focus.

Capital Inflows Drive Trading Volume Surge

The trading enthusiasm for silver assets has experienced rapid changes. A few months ago, the ETF’s average daily trading volume was around $2 billion; by late December 2025, this figure had surged to approximately $10 billion; entering 2026, as silver prices further strengthened, trading volume skyrocketed again, creating a rare market activity peak in recent years. This leap in trading volume reflects a significant increase in market participants’ willingness to hold silver assets.

Silver Rally Exceeds Expectations, Reaching New Highs

Silver achieved over a 100% annual increase in 2025, an extraordinary performance. After January 2026, the upward trend intensified further, with monthly gains approaching 60%, successfully breaking the record for the largest single-month increase since 1979. The continuous rise in silver prices has not only exceeded investors’ expectations but also sparked a market-wide revaluation of precious metal assets.

Market Shift Boosts Silver Asset Attractiveness

The surge in silver prices is closely related to changes in the market environment. Geopolitical risks, global economic uncertainties, and rising inflation expectations have collectively increased investors’ demand for safe-haven assets. Silver, as a precious metal with both industrial applications and hedging properties, reflects the market’s reassessment of risk. ETF products like SLV have become concentrated expressions of institutional and retail investors’ optimism for this asset, and the surge in trading volume also confirms the rapid formation of market consensus.

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