CME Raises Silver Margins to $25K as Market Manipulation Intensifies CME raises silver margins to $25K amid a price surge, reviving manipulation concerns as higher costs threaten trader liquidations. On December 26, 2025, the CME Group announced an increase in margin requirements for silver futures. Starting December 29, 2025, the initial margin for March 2026 silver contracts will rise to $25,000. This move comes amid rising silver prices and growing concern about market manipulation. The CME’s decision is seen as another attempt to control silver’s price during a period of increased demand. The Impact of the Margin Hike on Silver...