"Early on Monday, the market did indeed turn. Silver breached $80 an ounce for the first time before falling to around $70 by the market's close. They rebounded 10% to around $78 on Tuesday. Silver futures have surged by over 150% this year. Monday's plunge followed a decision by exchange operator CME to raise margin requirements for trading various metals contracts, which forced traders to stump up more cash to place their bets."
"If you are long Silver and/or Platinum, I say "Well done."Congrats. Perhaps this is your first futures market trade. Being right is fun.But know this -- moves can far exceed anything expected.And tops come quickly when they come.And retracements are almost always full pic.twitter.com/w32o9OuXKj- Peter Brandt (@PeterLBrandt) December 27, 2025"
Profitable traders should exercise caution; price peaks can occur quickly and retracements tend to be full, potentially erasing gains. Silver futures surged over 150% this year, breaching $80 an ounce before falling to around $70 and then rebounding to about $78. A CME decision to raise margin requirements forced traders to post more cash and contributed to the sharp drop. Precious metals have risen partly because investors use them as hedges, increasing market volatility and risk. Market cycles can quickly change sentiment, turning winners into significant losers.
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