Silver (XAG/USD) attracts heavy selling at the start of a new week and drops to a four-day trough during the Asian session. The white metal currently trades around mid-$80.00s, down 4% for the day, and seems vulnerable to slide further.
Against the backdrop of the recent repeated failures near the 100-hour Exponential Moving Average (EMA), acceptance below the $80.00 psychological mark would be seen as a fresh trigger for the XAG/USD bears and pave the way for deeper losses.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator slips further into negative territory with the line extending below its signal, and the expanding negative histogram signals strengthening downside momentum. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 31.92 hovers just above oversold, indicating persistent selling pressure but also proximity to a zone where short-term bounces often emerge.
Meanwhile, immediate support is seen at the recent low around $79.50, where a decisive break would expose the next downside level near $78.50. Below that area, a deeper extension could target $78.00 as the next bearish objective. On the upside, initial resistance stands at $81.50, with a recovery above that level opening the way toward $82.50.
The near-term bias is mildly bearish as the XAG/USD holds well below the 100-period EMA near $84.50, keeping the recent downswing in control. Only a sustained move back above the said barrier would neutralize the current bearish tone and signal a more durable recovery phase.
(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool.)
XAG/USD 1-hour chart
Silver FAQs
Silver is a precious metal highly traded among investors. It has been historically used as a store of value and a medium of exchange. Although less popular than Gold, traders may turn to Silver to diversify their investment portfolio, for its intrinsic value or as a potential hedge during high-inflation periods. Investors can buy physical Silver, in coins or in bars, or trade it through vehicles such as Exchange Traded Funds, which track its price on international markets.
Silver prices can move due to a wide range of factors. Geopolitical instability or fears of a deep recession can make Silver price escalate due to its safe-haven status, although to a lesser extent than Gold’s. As a yieldless asset, Silver tends to rise with lower interest rates. Its moves also depend on how the US Dollar (USD) behaves as the asset is priced in dollars (XAG/USD). A strong Dollar tends to keep the price of Silver at bay, whereas a weaker Dollar is likely to propel prices up. Other factors such as investment demand, mining supply – Silver is much more abundant than Gold – and recycling rates can also affect prices.
Silver is widely used in industry, particularly in sectors such as electronics or solar energy, as it has one of the highest electric conductivity of all metals – more than Copper and Gold. A surge in demand can increase prices, while a decline tends to lower them. Dynamics in the US, Chinese and Indian economies can also contribute to price swings: for the US and particularly China, their big industrial sectors use Silver in various processes; in India, consumers’ demand for the precious metal for jewellery also plays a key role in setting prices.
Silver prices tend to follow Gold’s moves. When Gold prices rise, Silver typically follows suit, as their status as safe-haven assets is similar. The Gold/Silver ratio, which shows the number of ounces of Silver needed to equal the value of one ounce of Gold, may help to determine the relative valuation between both metals. Some investors may consider a high ratio as an indicator that Silver is undervalued, or Gold is overvalued. On the contrary, a low ratio might suggest that Gold is undervalued relative to Silver.
Source: https://www.fxstreet.com/news/silver-price-forecast-xag-usd-seems-vulnerable-bears-await-acceptance-below-8000-202603090145
