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2026.05.2919:30:00UTC+00Speculators Trim Bullish Silver Bets as CFTC Net Long Positions Edge Lower

Speculative interest in silver futures eased in the latest reporting period, with CFTC data showing a decline in net long positions among traders. According to the figures updated on 29 May 2026, silver speculative net positions in the United States fell to 22.2K, down from the previous reading of 24.7K.

The reduction in net long exposure suggests that some investors are paring back bullish bets on silver, potentially reflecting shifting sentiment around precious metals or broader market risk appetite. While the pullback is modest, it may indicate increasing caution among speculators as they reassess the balance between safe-haven demand, interest rate expectations, and the global economic outlook.

Market participants will be watching upcoming CFTC releases closely to see whether this move marks the beginning of a more sustained repositioning in silver or simply a short-term adjustment in speculative flows.

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