Silver Price Hits 2026 Low. Will It Crash Further?

Silver has lost more than half its value since January, and traders are increasingly preparing for further losses. The precious metal closed Friday at $53.83, down nearly 56% from its record high of $121.74. That marks its weakest finish of 2026, as gold also slipped below $4,000 . Silver’s collapse began when January’s speculative rally reversed amid higher futures margin requirements and forced selling. The latest pressure comes from surging oil prices, which threaten more inflation and higher US interest rates. That makes silver, which pays no interest, less attractive. Concerns about industrial demand add further pressure. Why Are Traders Betting Against Silver? Silver’s three-month put-call skew has climbed 10 points in four weeks to minus 3, its highest reading since early July, according to The Kobeissi Letter .

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