New Delhi: Silver prices on the country's Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) had a roller-coaster session on Monday. Early in the day, prices hit an all-time upper near Rs 2.54 lakh per kilogram. But the metal shed well-nigh Rs 21,000 per kg in barely an hour of afternoon trade. The sudden waif surprised traders and investors wideness the precious metals market.
Why Did The Silver Price Crash So Fast?
Traders said the sharp fall came as investors rushed to lock in gains without silver's historic surge this year. Many market participants chose to sell rather than hold, triggering a wave of profit-booking. The rapid selling pushed prices lanugo quickly. Global market cues moreover played a role. International silver transiently climbed past $80 per ounce surpassing pulling back, and easing geopolitical tensions reduced safe-haven demand.
How unusual is this movement?
Silver has been one of the standout performers in 2025, with prices climbing sharply on strong industrial demand, supply constraints and rising investor interest. Yet such sharp intra-day swings are rare. Analysts undeniability it a "correction" without an overextended rally, not an outright trend reversal.
What it ways for buyers and investors
For those holding silver futures or physical metal, the sudden dip is a reminder of how quickly prices can shift. Short-term traders may see opportunity in the swings, while long-term investors are urged to assess broader market signals surpassing making big decisions.
From early 2025 to late December, the price of silver in the country climbed from well-nigh Rs 98,900 per kilogram to over Rs 2.5 lakh. That's a proceeds of roughly 155 per cent in just one year. In the past two months alone, prices jumped by virtually Rs 99,000.
