Silver Tops $100 as Gold Nears $5,000 in Historic Metals Rally
- Silver surged past $100 per ounce for the first time, with a 4% increase on Friday.
- Silver’s market capitalization reached approximately $5.6 trillion after gaining around 40% in 2026 and over 230% in the past year.
- Gold traded near $5,000, marking an increase of about 11% in 2026 and nearly 80% over the past year.
- The rally is driven by heightened demand for safe havens amid geopolitical uncertainty since Donald Trump took office in 2025.
- Palladium rose toward $2,000, up roughly 21% this year; platinum increased by about 18%, while lithium surged around 68%.
The historic rally in precious metals continues as silver surpasses $100 per ounce and gold approaches $5,000. Investor demand remains strong due to geopolitical tensions and concerns over Federal Reserve independence.
Source (3.2)https://cryptobriefing.com/silver-tops-100-metals-rally/?rand=59535
