Silver Overtakes Global Giants: Market Cap Hits $4.485 Trillion

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Key Points:

Silver’s market cap surpasses $4.48 trillion, ranking 3rd globally.
Bitcoin holds 8th rank with $1.75 trillion market cap.
Ethereum’s market cap around $355 billion, ranking 43rd.

Silver’s market capitalization has ascended to $4.49 trillion, third globally, barely trailing Nvidia. Meanwhile, Bitcoin ranks eighth, emphasizing silver’s commodity strength amid cryptocurrency fluctuations.

Silver’s rapid rise underscores industrial demand and investment interest, while Bitcoin’s position highlights persistent crypto appeal. The evolving dynamics could affect asset allocation strategies amid market uncertainty.

Silver Surpasses Most Assets Except Nvidia and Apple

Silver’s market cap has surged to $4.485 trillion, marking it as the third-largest asset globally. This follows an upward trend largely driven by increased industrial demand and favorable economic conditions. Bitcoin maintains a steady position with $1.751 trillion, while Ethereum ranks lower with $355 billion.

The market’s alignment with silver’s increased valuation indicates a shifting preference towards traditional assets, contrasting with the buoyant cryptocurrency market. These developments are reflective of ongoing economic trends that favor commodities over other assets. Ahmad Assiri, a strategist at Pepperstone Group, observed, “Instead of sellers stepping in aggressively, both gold and silver continue to attract buying into strength.”

Despite these shifts, the cryptocurrency market represented by Bitcoin and Ethereum, continues to show resilience. Neither major statements from tech leaders nor policy changes have emerged from governmental bodies. However, Ahmad Assiri, a strategist at Pepperstone Group, noted continued industrial demand for silver and gold.

Cryptocurrency Market Stays Resilient Amid Shifts in Asset Preference

Did you know? In December 2010, Bitcoin’s market cap stood at less than $1 billion, a stark contrast to its current valuation of $1.75 trillion, illustrating the explosive growth of cryptocurrency over the past decade.

Bitcoin (BTC) is priced at $87,726.09, reflecting a market cap of $1,751,721,754,585, and a dominance of 58.99% in the cryptocurrency sector. Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin’s value increased by 0.38%, although it has declined by 22.03% over 60 days. The circulating supply is nearly 19.97 million out of a maximum of 21 million coins.

bitcoin-daily-chart-5332 — Bitcoin(BTC), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 02:16 UTC on December 28, 2025. *Source: CoinMarketCap*

According to Coincu, silver’s ascent suggests possible changes in regulatory frameworks favoring traditional assets, but no major policies or financial outcomes have been confirmed. Experts suggest the continuity of dual market appeal, given Bitcoin’s existing dominance alongside widespread physical resource interest.

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