Why did silver prices today pause after the record run?

A brief pause follows heavy gains, thin holiday liquidity, and profit-taking. The core drivers remain supportive, including safe-haven demand, a softer dollar, and lower real yields. We view this as a technical reset unless price and breadth deteriorate together. Watch real yields, DXY, and volume for the next directional clue.

How is SLV performing compared with silver futures?

Futures are up roughly 146% year to date per CNN, while SLV is up 70.03% year to date. The gap reflects ETF structure and tracking before fees. For the silver ETF SLV, this performance spread is normal. It helps to set targets using ETF prices and manage risk using ETF-specific levels.

What technical levels matter for SLV right now?

Key resistance is near $65.5 to $66. Initial support sits around $60 to $61, then $56 to $57. RSI at 80.44 is overbought and ATR at 1.85 shows larger swings. A close above the Bollinger upper band at 65.56 favors trend continuation, while a break below 60 warns of a deeper pullback.

What could push silver higher or lower next?

Lower real yields, a weaker dollar, and strong central bank demand could extend gains. Upside also benefits from industrial demand trends. On the flip side, firmer real yields, a stronger dollar, or weaker liquidity could pressure prices. Policy surprises and risk sentiment shifts can quickly reset short-term direction.

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SLV Stock Today: December 24 Silver Rally Pauses After Record Run

ByHuzaifa Zahoor December 25, 2025December 25, 2025

Silver prices today are pausing after a record-setting surge that lifted futures roughly 146% year to date, according to CNN and Reuters. Safe-haven demand, a softer dollar, and rate-cut hopes fueled the precious metals rally. For access, many US investors use the silver ETF SLV, which tracks bullion before fees. With momentum stretched, today’s breather helps reset risk and define support and resistance for new entries and for traders managing existing exposure.