Is the Silver Drop Over? Why XAG’s $72 Channel Hold Is Trapping the Bears

Silver (XAG/USD) is holding its ground in a steady consolidation range, trading at $72.73 on June 5, 2026. While precious metals have cooled off from their earlier wartime peaks, silver is showing incredible toughness. Even with sticky U.S. inflation and a strong dollar keeping a lid on the market, silver's massive industrial demand is acting like an unbreakable safety net.