Speculative positioning in U.S. silver futures eased slightly, with net long positions slipping to 25.3K contracts, according to the latest Commitments of Traders data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) updated on 18 September 2026. This marks a modest pullback from the previous level of 26.0K contracts.
The decline suggests that bullish sentiment among speculative traders has cooled, albeit only marginally. While positioning remains net long, the reduction may indicate a degree of caution creeping into the silver market as investors reassess the near-term outlook for precious metals. Market participants will now watch upcoming macroeconomic data and policy signals closely for clues on whether this adjustment in speculative exposure marks the beginning of a broader repositioning or just a temporary pause.
