Eseandre Mordi
⬤ Silver (XAG/USD) kicked off 2026 with a bang, hitting a fresh all-time high above $81 per ounce. Spot prices climbed to $81.3 on January 6, racking up a 14% gain in just the first few days of the year. This surge builds on the impressive momentum silver generated throughout 2025, with charts showing a steep acceleration from late last year straight into the new record territory.
⬤ The 14% year-to-date jump shows just how fast silver is moving. The climb to $81.3 marks the highest level ever recorded for silver spot prices. Chart data reveals a steady rise through 2025, punctuated by brief consolidation periods, before silver pushed through the $70 mark and then powered toward $80. The final stretch into 2026 saw the sharpest gains yet.
⬤ This record-breaking rally underscores the strength behind silver's current run. While specific catalysts weren't detailed, the price action tells the story: progressive strengthening through 2025 followed by an acceleration at the year's start that pushed XAG to the $81.3 level.
Eseandre Mordi
