Silver Surges Past $81 Amid Geopolitical Tensions
- Silver has increased by 14% year-to-date, with a notable rise of over 6% on Tuesday, surpassing $81.
- The rally was triggered by geopolitical tensions following the US capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro on January 3.
- In 2025, silver saw a significant gain of 145%, reaching a peak near $84 before closing the year at $71.
- The recent surge has brought silver’s market cap to approximately $4.5 trillion, close to Nvidia’s $4.6 trillion.
- Silver is positioned to potentially become the second-largest global asset, trailing only gold.
Silver’s recent performance highlights its role as a safe-haven asset amid geopolitical tensions, with its market cap nearing that of Nvidia and possibly becoming the second-largest global asset after gold.
Source (3.2)https://cryptobriefing.com/silver-price-climb-2026/?rand=59535
