Silver Tops $75, Gold Breaks $4,530 and Platinum Hits Records as Precious Metals ETFs Surge Into Year-End 2025
Silver surged above $75 an ounce for the first time on December 26, with gold and platinum also hitting new records in thin post-holiday trading. Spot gold reached an intraday high near $4,530, while platinum touched $2,448. Silver is up about 158% for the year, outpacing gold’s 72% gain. ETF volumes in SLV, GLD, and PPLT spiked as investors chased the rally.