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Silver prices remain steady around $49.00, with traders reducing expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut this year. The CME FedWatch tool indicates a decline in the probability of a December rate cut from 91.1% to 72.8%. Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggests a December rate cut is not guaranteed, which affects non-yielding assets like Silver.
US-China trade improvements have reduced the demand for Silver as a safe-haven asset. US President Donald Trump announced China will freely export rare earths to the US, cooperate on fentanyl issues, and boost agricultural trade, reducing the safe-haven appeal of Silver.
Technical Analysis Of Silver
Technically, Silver trades near $49.00 but struggles above the 20-day Exponential Moving Average at $48.55. The 14-day Relative Strength Index below 60.00 indicates waning bullish momentum. Support is noted at the September 23 high of $44.47, with resistance at the all-time high of $54.50.
Silver is valued for its historical use as a store of value, an investment portfolio diversifier, and a potential inflation hedge. Price drivers include geopolitical instability, interest rates, the US Dollar’s strength, investment demand, and industrial use, particularly in electronics and solar energy. Silver typically follows Gold’s moves, with the Gold/Silver ratio indicating relative valuations.
We are seeing the market pull back its bets on a December rate cut from the Federal Reserve, with chances dropping from over 90% to around 72% in just a week. This shift comes after Chairman Powell’s recent cautious statements, making the upcoming speeches from Fed officials critical for direction. A more hawkish tone could put significant pressure on non-yielding assets like silver.
Market Strategies For Rising Volatility
Given this uncertainty, implied volatility in silver options is likely to rise heading into the Fed speeches. Traders could consider strategies like long straddles or strangles to play this potential sharp move in either direction, without betting on the outcome itself. This approach helps to capitalize on the price swing, which seems more certain than the direction.
From a technical standpoint, the price is struggling to stay above the 20-day moving average, a sign that the recent bullish momentum may be fading. The RSI dipping below 60 confirms this loss of momentum, suggesting that a period of consolidation or a pullback is possible. Aggressive new long positions should be approached with caution until we see a decisive break upwards.
We must remember the last time silver traded near these levels back in 2011, which was followed by a sharp correction. With the price near $49.00, we are approaching the historical peak of around $54.50, a level that will act as major psychological resistance. Taking some profits on existing long positions might be a prudent risk management strategy.
On the other hand, the long-term fundamental picture for industrial demand remains very strong. We’ve seen continued growth in the solar and electric vehicle sectors throughout 2025, with global solar installations on track to set another record this year. This underlying demand provides a solid floor for silver prices and suggests any significant dip could be viewed as a buying opportunity.
However, we should also look at the gold/silver ratio, which is currently hovering near 50. This is significantly below the historical average of the last two decades, suggesting silver may be overextended relative to gold. This could prompt some traders to rotate out of silver and into gold, believing gold has more room to catch up.
For those holding long positions, buying put options can be an effective way to hedge against a potential downturn without having to sell the underlying asset. This defines your risk if the Fed officials come out more hawkish than expected in the coming weeks. It allows participation in any further upside while providing a safety net for the downside.
