Divergence in the Silver Market: Why Mining Stocks Rise While the Spot Price Falls

The silver market is experiencing an unprecedented rollercoaster ride at the beginning of 2026. While the spot price has transitioned into a hard correction after an euphoric rally, miners are at the center of a massive short squeeze. New data shows that speculators are increasingly panicking, as the volume of bets against the industry has for the first time surpassed the historic billion mark. Extreme volatility shapes the picture The price development of the precious metal resembles a rollercoaster ride. After a dizzying increase of 150 percent...