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Trade silver with precision and choice

Silver is available as both CFDs and options on Deriv. Trade silver CFDs with leverage up to 1:800, spreads from 30 points, and micro symbols for lower margin requirements.

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Why trade silver with Deriv

Silver as CFDs and options

Trade silver your way — speculate on price movements or define your exact risk.

Leverage up to 1:800

Amplify your silver positions with high leverage ratios. Control bigger positions with less capital.

30-point spreads

Lower spreads means lower trading costs. You keep more of your potential profit on every silver trade.

How to trade silver on Deriv

Silver CFDs

Capitalise on silver's volatility with leveraged positions

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Leverage

Spreads

Position size

Platforms

Trading style

Best for

Up to 1:800

From 30 points

Silver microlots available

Deriv MT5, Deriv cTrader, Deriv Nakala

Chart-based analysis, momentum trading, portfolio hedging

Traders seeking leveraged exposure to silver's price swings in either direction

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Silver options

Time your silver trades with fixed-risk contracts

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Minimum stake

Risk

Platforms

Trading style

Best for

1 USD

Capped at your stake amount

Deriv Trader, SmartTrader, Deriv Bot

Short-term market views, news-based trading, rule-based automation

Traders who prefer knowing their risk parameters before entering positions

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Silver trading platforms

Deriv MT5

Trade silver CFDs with leverage up to 1:800. Spreads from 30 points. Micro lots available.

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Deriv cTrader

Zero-commission silver CFDs. Fast execution. Copy other traders' silver strategies automatically.

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Deriv Nakala

Silver CFDs with low margin requirements. Mirror silver trade setups from experienced traders directly in your account.

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Deriv Trader

Trade silver options. Set your stake, pick your duration. Know your risk upfront.

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Deriv Bot

Build bots that trade silver options automatically. No code needed. Drag, drop, done.

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SmartTrader

Simple interface for silver options. Choose your contract type. See potential payout before you trade.

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How to start trading silver on Deriv

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1

Create your free account

Sign up with your email.

2

Make a deposit 

Fund your account with as little as 5 USD.

3

Choose your platform

Select whether you want to trade silver CFDs or silver options.

4

Start trading silver

Use our demo accounts to practise risk-free, or start with real funds when you're ready.

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Latest silver articles

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January 19, 2026

Why gold and silver are exploding higher on Trump’s Greenland gambit

Gold and silver surged to fresh record highs in early Asian trading as markets digested a dramatic escalation in geopolitical risk from Washington.

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January 16, 2026

Why silver is falling after hitting an all-time high

Silver is falling because the conditions that drove it to record highs have shifted, analysts say. The move marked a decisive pause in one of the strongest rallies seen across the commodities market this year.

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January 7, 2026

Why silver is rising as geopolitics choke physical supply

Silver prices have surged to historic highs as geopolitical shocks collide with a market already strained by years of physical shortages.

Silver FAQs

How much do I need to start trading silver on Deriv?

You can start trading silver from as low as $1 with options trading. When you trade CFDs, check the platform's trading specifications for exact lot sizes and margin requirements.

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Can I trade silver both long and short?

Yes. Silver CFDs and options support trading rising and falling price movements.

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What is the benefit of silver micro symbols?

Silver micro symbols allow for much finer position sizing. By using microlots, you benefit from lower margin requirements than standard XAGUSD contracts, making it easier to scale into positions or manage risk in volatile markets.

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Can I automate my silver trading?

Yes. You can use EAs on Deriv MT5 for CFDs or build custom trading bots for silver options using the Deriv Bot platform.

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Start trading silver today

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