Gold and silver saw a historic selloff on Friday, January 30, 2026, driven by a sharp macro reversal and amplified by higher COMEX margin requirements. What began as a reaction to firmer yields and a stronger US dollar quickly turned into forced deleveraging in crowded futures positions, with silver absorbing the bulk of the damage.

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