CME to Hike Margin Requirements for Precious Metal Contracts Again

Published: Dec 31, 2025 18:55

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【SMM News Flash】The Chicago Mercantile Exchange announced on December 30 that margin requirements for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium contracts would be raised after the close of trading on Wednesday. This decision was based on an assessment of "market volatility to ensure adequate collateral coverage." This marks the second such measure taken by the exchange within a week, with the previous increase having taken effect on Monday.The margin hike implies that traders will need to provide more collateral when trading precious metal futures, which will directly restrict the use of leverage in the market. This regulatory move has raised investor vigilance, and concerns are growing over whether the current rally in precious metals can be sustained.

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