Silver Surpasses Bitcoin: Which Asset Took Second Place in the World by Market Capitalization.
Growth of Silver on the Global Market
According to Novyny.live: Silver rose from sixth to second place in the ranking of global assets by market capitalization, reaching new records in 2025. This occurred against the backdrop of an increase in the value of silver, which grew by 190% over the year. As of January 13, 2025, the market capitalization of silver was $4.776 trillion, allowing it to overtake Bitcoin, which had a capitalization of $1.839 trillion at that time.
Prices and Investment Trends
On January 14, 2025, the price of silver broke through the $84 per ounce mark. On the same day, silver futures rose by 7.09% to $84.27 per ounce. The increase in the price of silver occurred against the general rise in prices of metals and the demand for investment assets in light of global economic changes. The value of silver first exceeded $80 at the end of December 2025, marking an important milestone in its history.
At that time, the market capitalization of gold remained at a significant level, amounting to $31.919 trillion. This ratio indicates the strengthening position of silver in the global market, which may influence investors and traders in the future. Considering these trends, silver has undoubtedly become one of the key assets of modern times.
This development indicates a change in investment preferences in the global market, where silver, traditionally less popular compared to gold, is beginning to take on a more significant position. The increase in demand for silver may be due not only to changes in the economic situation but also to investor interest in assets that demonstrate stable growth. This could lead to further fluctuations in the precious metals market and changes in the investment strategy of many players.
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