FX.co ★ Speculators Lift Bullish Bets on Silver as CFTC Net Longs Edge Higher

Bullish sentiment in the silver market strengthened further as speculative net positions in U.S. futures climbed, according to the latest data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released on 06 November 2026.

Net speculative positions in silver rose to 21.3K contracts, up from 19.7K previously. The increase suggests that traders have become more optimistic on the metal’s price outlook, adding to their net long exposure.

While the data do not explain the drivers behind the move, the uptick in speculative positioning indicates growing confidence among market participants in silver’s near-term prospects in the United States futures market.