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Silver Supply Crisis Looms as Binance Hits $70 Billion Volume in Precious Metals Like Gold

DATE POSTED:February 20, 2026

While silver inventories on COMEX continue to decline, Binance’s newly launched gold and silver perpetual futures have already surpassed $70 billion in trading volume within weeks.

The sharp convergence across metals and crypto derivatives markets signals surging demand for 24/7 synthetic exposure to precious metals.

Physical Silver Tightens as 24/7 Derivatives Demand Accelerates Across Crypto and Metals Markets

Binance recorded over $70 billion in trading volume across its XAU/USDT and XAG/USDT perpetual contracts.