Silver has had quite the run-up over the last year, climbing from a mere $29 per ounce at the start of 2025 to almost $80 per ounce by the end of it. As of January 6, 2026, the price of silver sits at $80.62, according to American Hartford Gold.

Silver surged Tuesday, with analysts attributing the metal’s gains to China’s restrictions on silver exports—criticized by Elon Musk—and the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro.

Silver is trading with urgency after a third session of gains as it pushes toward record territory. The rally reflects a sharp shift in macro risk rather than a purely technical breakout.

Silver hit $81, rising 14% in 2026 after the US captured Venezuela’s Maduro, now closing in on Nvidia as a top global asset by market cap.

There's no single "right" amount of silver for every investor, but experts typically recommend allocating anywhere from 5% to 15% of your total investment portfolio to precious metals. And if you're confident about silver's trajectory, a portion of that should be earmarked for the metal.

Precious metals have started 2026 strongly, rebounding from a modest year‑end correction as macro and structural tailwinds remain intact, Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank, said. Gold continues to draw support from central banks and investment demand amid fiscal,

Gold soars 66% in 2025, its best year since 1979, with experts predicting $5,000 ahead. Silver jumps 142% as precious metals get boost from Fed.

I think we have to watch very closely as to whether or not we can break out above the $80 area, as it is not only resistance, but a large, round number.

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