SLV trading volume explodes, silver ETF becomes the new focus of the market

The silver investment market is experiencing significant changes. According to the latest analysis by UBS, the world’s largest silver ETF—the iShares Silver Trust (SLV)—has recently seen sustained trading activity, becoming a key driver of overall ETF trading volume.

The Driving Force Behind Record Trading Volumes

In the past four trading days, three days have seen SLV’s trading volume break the annual record. This trading surge is not random; there are clear trigger factors behind it. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) adjusted the margin requirements for silver futures contracts, and this policy change directly stimulated retail investors’ interest in trading SLV, creating a noticeable participation wave.

Capital Flows Show Divergence

It is worth noting that market enthusiasm is not unidirectional. On Monday, there was a relatively concentrated outflow of funds, but by Tuesday, this one-sided trend eased, and capital inflows and outflows began to balance. This volatility reflects investors’ gradual adjustment to silver assets and the dynamic changes in market participant structure.

The upward trend in silver ETF trading volume indicates increasing attention to precious metal asset allocation among retail investors, and also demonstrates that policy adjustments have a direct impact on market participation that should not be overlooked.