• XAG/USD edges higher toward $57.21, but the broader downtrend remains intact.
• Bearish RSI hovers near oversold territory, signaling persistent selling pressure.
• Break below $57.00 exposes $56.50, $56.00 and $55.38 next.

Silver (XAG/USD) drifts higher during Monday’s North American session, up 0.38% to $57.21, yet it remains near last week's low of $55.38, suggesting the white metal could be poised for a near-term bearish continuation.

XAG/USD Price Forecast: Technical outlook

Price action shows the downtrend remains intact, as market structure continues to respect successive lower highs and lower lows, while the Simple Moving Averages (SMAs) remain above the current spot price.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is bearish and, despite being flat, is closer to oversold territory, indicating that further downside is expected.

The XAG/USD first support is $57.00. A breach of the latter exposes the psychological key support levels at $56.50, $56.00 and the October 15 low of $55.38. Beneath are $55.00 and the $50.00 mark.

For a bullish reversal, the first resistance is the October 16 high of $57.98. Above lies the $60.00 figure, ahead of challenging the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at $63.06. Once hurdled, the next stops are the 50-day SMA at $63.80, then $65.00, and the $70.00 mark.

XAG/USD Price Chart – Daily

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.

Markets analyst, news editor, and trading instructor with over 14 years of experience across FX, commodities, US equity indices, and global macro markets.