2026-01-13 16:27:41

The recent enthusiasm in the precious metals market shows no signs of waning. CME Group announced plans to launch 100-ounce silver futures contracts (pending regulatory approval) on February 9, 2026, which means the futures market will see upgrades in silver pricing power and liquidity management.

The spot price has already provided the answer—today, silver prices soared to a record high, reaching $89 per ounce. It’s worth noting that since the beginning of the year, silver prices have increased by 24%; looking back to January 1, 2025, the increase is as high as 206%. This growth rate is already quite remarkable.

The market rotation is becoming increasingly clear. First, gold led the rally and broke the deadlock, followed by silver reaching new highs. Next, the performance of copper and other risk assets will be key to testing whether this cycle of hard assets can continue. From a macro perspective, this is not just about commodity price fluctuations but a real shift in the entire asset allocation landscape. The leadership of hard assets has already been established, and the evolution of macro logic has been confirmed by the market.

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MonkeySeeMonkeyDo

· 01-16 16:10

Silver price has reached $89, a 206% increase—sounds a bit exaggerated. Is it real or just hype? CME is launching new futures contracts, which seems like institutions are trying to seize pricing power. Retail investors are probably going to get cut again. This round of gold and silver market movement feels like a shift in macro expectations, but how long it can last is really hard to say. Leading the hard assets? I still haven't seen my wallet grow, haha. The 206% increase in silver—gotta do the math carefully and not get fooled. If copper doesn't follow the rally next, this cycle might just be an illusion. At $89 per ounce, it feels like we're not far from the ceiling. The shift in asset allocation patterns sounds impressive, but honestly, no one dares to hold cash anymore. Futures upgrade = more retail traps, same old trick. This market makes me feel like the wealthy are playing chess, and we're just watching the show.

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StillBuyingTheDip

· 01-16 01:08

Silver price $89? That increase is outrageous, 206%? Or am I still not fully awake Speaking of CME's move, it was quite aggressive, see you in 2026 for the real showdown Is silver really about to take off this time, or is it just another trap for retail investors 206% are you serious? I definitely didn't expect this last year at this time... The rotation of hard assets feels like just the beginning, we still need to see how copper will cooperate You can't even hear about new highs in silver prices anymore, this pace is a bit frightening CME is positioning itself in silver futures, institutions are playing big chess Silver is just a follower of gold, but with even more explosive gains, is that reasonable? Tripling in a year, has anyone been laughing during this wave? The era of hard assets has truly arrived, it feels like it's time to get on board

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PerennialLeek

· 01-13 16:52

Silver price $89, up 206%... This pace is a bit crazy, hasn't the new CME contract even launched yet and it's already taking off? --- The rotation into hard assets is really happening—gold to silver to copper. It feels like this cycle isn't that simple. --- Wait, the futures contract is only being launched in 2026? Is it too late to buy spot now... --- 206%... How did I not get in last year? I really missed out. --- Is this the rhythm of inflation taking off, or just short-term speculation? I'm a bit confused. --- CME's move clearly indicates confidence in long-term silver; otherwise, they wouldn't be offering such large contract sizes. --- $89 an ounce, a new historical high, but it feels like just the beginning.

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RektRecorder

· 01-13 16:51

Is silver soaring to 89? A 206% increase, this can't be a joke... feels like I came too late Is CME trying to make silver the next gold? I just want to see how copper performs next The logic of rotating hard assets sounds good, but it still depends on how the Federal Reserve plays it 89 dollars per ounce... should I try to bottom fish with some paper silver? 206%? Those who entered last year are probably already making a fortune Can futures contract upgrades cause such a big rise? Or was it supposed to go up in the first place? It looks like silver is just getting started, gold and copper are still waiting in the wings Is this hard asset cycle really about to take off? Feels like macro appetite is growing bigger and bigger Can silver still rise from this level... I have no idea

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AlgoAlchemist

· 01-13 16:46

Silver price hits $89? A 206% increase... I need to quickly check my positions. CME is playing a good move, liquidity jumps to another level. Wait, can copper keep up? Feels like this hard asset rally hasn't reached the end. Damn, I should have stocked up more on silver earlier; this timing is just perfect. Gold leads the way, silver follows, who will be next? Does anyone have confidence in copper? 206%... What a devilish surge, the macro logic has really reversed. The asset allocation landscape has changed, whether it can hold until the end of the year is the real question.

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GateUser-addcaaf7

· 01-13 16:40

Silver price at $89? The increase is really outrageous, soaring by 206% directly CME is about to launch 100-ounce contracts, and institutions can't sit still This wave of hard asset rotation is really happening, now let's see if copper can take over

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BearMarketMonk

· 01-13 16:37

All-time highs are always the most dangerous. After a 206% increase, what are we still talking about cycle rotation... This is just survivor bias. Silver has risen to 89, but regulators haven't approved it yet, and futures contracts are still nowhere to be seen. They've already hyped up the spot market. I think this wave is just various funds looking for a bagholder. Gold leads, silver follows, copper tests... sounds like a perfect logic, but the question is who can guarantee that the next move won't be a sharp drop? The market is never short of such "clear logic." Asset allocation pattern shift? Wake up, they say that before every big rise, and then... you all know how it ends.

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