Silver (SI=F) July futures opened at $77.49 an ounce on Tuesday, up 1.7% from Friday’s closing price. Silver prices fell in early trading, moving to $76.73 an ounce at 6:49 am ET.
We noted on Friday that we were expecting significant developments between the US and Iran over the holiday weekend. While we heard the president say the peace talks were “going well,” we also woke up this morning to the news that the US and Israel had struck Iranian missile sites and boats in the Strait of Hormuz. Surprisingly, silver and gold prices have held firm, and the price of Brent crude (BZ=F) has remained below $100 a barrel so far this morning.
Current price of silver
Silver (SI=F) July futures opened 1.7% higher than Friday’s opening price. Here’s a look at how the opening silver price has changed over the past week, month, and year:
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One week ago: -1.2%
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One month ago: +1.5%
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One year ago: +134.1%
For context, silver’s year-over-year growth was 173.3% on May 14.
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Silver price predictions for the next ten years
Silver price predictions vary by expert. Some say that the price of silver will hold firm or experience modest growth, while others predict large price increases. Here are some big silver price predictions:
1. Silver reaches $100 per ounce
Experts with BlackRock and JP Morgan agree that the outlook for silver remains strong, and its price will increase. By the end of 2026, experts predict that the price of silver will exceed $80 per ounce, and it could reach $100 per ounce by 2030.
Does that mean you should buy more silver? Note that forecasts are subject to change, and they may update their forecasts at any time.
2. Silver coins are very popular
With the conflict in the Middle East, investors are increasingly worried about economic instability and supply disruptions. Historically, that means investors will increasingly buy precious metals, such as silver.
Because buying an ounce of gold is more expensive for new investors, silver coins or bars are an easily accessible entry point, so there may be a growing demand.
3. The price may fluctuate a lot
Compared to gold, the price of silver tends to be more volatile, with more ups and downs. Its price fluctuates due to changes in industry demand and investor confidence.
For example, in early January 2026, the price of silver peaked at $113 per ounce. But in February, its price fell to $77 per ounce, a 32% drop in just a few weeks.
Continue reading: Silver price predictions for the next decade: What investors should expect?
Silver chart value
Whether you’re tracking the price of silver from last month or last year, the silver price chart below shows the precious metal’s price journey so far this year.
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