In 2025 silver surged 150% and platinum jumped 130% in 2025, beating gold’s 68% gain in a remarkable year for precious metals. But recent volatility and geopolitical risks are reshaping the market heading into 2026. In this video, we break down what drove the historic metals rally of 2025, from AI infrastructure demand to geopolitical uncertainty . We also cover the sharp volatility that hit silver in late December, the impact of escalating U.S. military action in Venezuela, and what key employment data on January 9 could mean for metals prices going forward.