FX.co ★ Silver Bulls Edge Higher as CFTC Net Long Positions Climb in Late August

Speculative interest in silver futures strengthened in the latest reporting period, with net long positions rising according to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) data updated on 28 August 2026.

Net speculative positions in silver increased to 25.3K contracts, up from 23.6K previously. The uptick signals a modest build in bullish positioning among traders, suggesting improving sentiment toward the metal.

While the data alone does not indicate direction for prices, the shift in positioning may reflect growing expectations for silver’s role as both an industrial input and a potential hedge amid evolving macroeconomic conditions in the United States and globally.