Silver Outperforms Gold in 2026 Rally, SLV Hits $73.63

Silver continues outshining gold in the 2026 precious metals bull run, with iShares Silver Trust (SLV) reaching $73.63, up 3.35%, as spot silver nears $80/oz. Coverage highlights silver's superior gains—~200% over five years and ~135% in 12 months versus gold's ~152% and ~54%—fueled by 32% industrial demand growth from 2020-2024 in solar panels and EVs, plus central bank buying and U.S. debt concerns at $39 trillion (124.8% debt-to-GDP). SLV delivered ~112% one-year and ~139% 12-month returns, beating physical silver, supporting a bullish outlook and ETF inflows.