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Silver is retail traders' new obsession as record numbers bet on rally — and on a crash
- Retail investors registered about $171 million of net inflows into the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) in a single day, the largest on record for the fund.
- Analysts say silver has become retail traders' new epicenter, eclipsing prior favorites like Nvidia in 2025.
- The Silver Trust rose nearly 6% on the day, contributing to a 2026 rally of more than 52% and a 145% gain from the prior year.
- Some traders are betting on a price drop via leveraged positions in ProShares UltraShort Silver (ZSL).
- Analysts describe current activity as a structural shift, with retail traders seeking longer-lived exposure to a hard-asset cycle.
- Mining stocks like Hecla and Coeur saw strong flows and stock gains tied to silver enthusiasm.
- Market observers note a meme-like dynamic, with rapid, high-volatility trading in silver.
- Analysts say the silver rally has drawn attention away from some other big tech names among retail buyers.
- The article notes strong price action as silver topped $100 an ounce for the first time in the period.
- Analyst quotes emphasize a broader interest in hard assets entering 2026.
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