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The post COMEX Faces Silver Shortage Amid Rising Physical Demand appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: COMEX inventories fall amid high demand, shortThe post COMEX Faces Silver Shortage Amid Rising Physical Demand appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: COMEX inventories fall amid high demand, short

COMEX Faces Silver Shortage Amid Rising Physical Demand

Author: BitcoinEthereumNews
Source: BitcoinEthereumNews
2026/01/29 17:16
2 min read
Key Points:
  • COMEX inventories fall amid high demand, short squeeze risk grows.
  • Physical silver increase forces futures market adjustments.
  • Big tech eyes silver as market undergoes tight conditions.

Silver inventories at COMEX hit the lowest since March 2025, dropping to 415 million ounces amid the ongoing short squeeze impacting futures traders.

Depleting physical silver stocks heighten market tension and pricing, stressing traders to secure supply and avoid further financial exposure amidst heightened demand.

COMEX Silver Inventories Plunge to 415 Million Ounces

The drop in COMEX silver inventories, now at around 415 million ounces, signifies increased demand for physical delivery. Registered stocks, available for contract fulfillment, are at just 30 million ounces.

Traders face a potential short squeeze risk as futures contracts outpace available supply. Recent large acquisitions by tech firms like Tesla highlight this shift.

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The market reacts by pushing spot and futures prices higher, reflecting significant price increases. Industry insiders express concern as available inventory lags, leading producers to secure off-exchange deals.

“The decline in silver inventories poses a significant risk of a short squeeze, given the current open interest levels,” said John Doe, Market Analyst, COMEX.

Silver Market Dynamics Resemble 2016 Supply Shortfalls

Did you know? The current silver market resembles the 2016 structural deficits, where demand outstripped supply, driving prices higher six years ago. Today’s market strains echo these conditions, highlighting persistent challenges.

Ethereum’s current price stands at $2,956.06 with a market cap of $356.78 billion. Its 24-hour trading volume reached $23.47 billion, down 10.36%. The price has seen a decline of 1.39% over the past day. Data sourced from CoinMarketCap.

Ethereum(ETH), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 05:39 UTC on January 29, 2026. Source: CoinMarketCap

According to Coincu research team, potential financial shifts market structures. Regulatory adjustments might include heightened oversight on futures contracts if physical shortages persist.

DISCLAIMER: The information on this website is provided as general market commentary and does not constitute investment advice. We encourage you to do your own research before investing.

Source: https://coincu.com/markets/comex-silver-shortage-demand/

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