Trade Silver Futures at Every Scale
From the full 5,000-oz standard contract to the new CME 100-ounce SIC — access every silver futures contract through Optimus with lower commissions, competitive margins, and expert support.
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* Day-trade margins subject to change based on volatility. View current rates
Why Traders Choose Optimus Futures For Silver
Every silver contract. Competitive pricing. Dedicated support from account opening to your first trade.
- Even Lower Commission & Margins $0.25/side on micro contracts and day-trade margins as low as $400 on Micro Silver* — more of your capital stays in the trade.
- Up and Trading, Fast Fast approvals, same-day funding, and a team that walks you through platform setup and your first trade — not a ticket queue.
- 15+ Platforms, One Account Trade via Optimus Flow, Sierra Chart, TradingView, and more — all connected to the same account, same margins, same support team.
- Extensive Education & Training Deep-dive into silver market dynamics with our Learn Center articles, guides, and videos — built in-house for self-directed traders.
* Day-trade margins subject to change based on volatility. View current margin rates.
Trade Silver Futures With Fewer Restrictions
Trade the futures markets with less capital and enjoy the same efficiency, flexibility, and diversification potential as standard futures.
Trade 23 Hours a Day
Access silver futures nearly around the clock on CME Globex — align trading with your schedule, not just the cash session.
Smaller Contracts & Lower Margins
Micro Silver and the new SIC contract offer right-sized exposure so you can scale risk without oversizing positions.
No Short-Selling Restrictions
Go long or short with the same ease — no uptick rules or locate requirements like in many equity markets.
Trade Liquid Markets
Silver futures on COMEX are among the most liquid precious metals markets — tight spreads, deep order books.
Contracts
COMEX Silver Futures Margins
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Featured Contract
Introducing the 100-Ounce Silver (SIC) Futures Contract
CME Group's newest silver product, listed on COMEX in early 2026. At 1/50th the size of the standard /SI contract, SIC gives retail traders a right-sized, cash-settled entry into silver price exposure.
Trade SIC NowRight-Sized Exposure
At 100 troy ounces — 1/50th of /SI — SIC lets you scale silver exposure precisely without oversizing your capital commitment.
Cash Settled — No Physical Delivery
SIC settles financially to the 5,000-oz SI futures price. Clean entry, clean exit — no logistics or storage concerns.
COMEX Regulated — Transparent Pricing
Listed on COMEX, traded on CME Globex with FIFO matching. Every participant sees the same quotes — fully regulated and transparent.
Mar / May / Jul / Sep / Dec Cycle
Contracts listed within a 24-month period. Trading terminates on the third-to-last business day of the prior month.
Why Futures
Silver Futures vs. Silver ETFs
For active traders, futures offer structural advantages that ETFs simply can't match.
For illustrative purposes only. Futures involve substantial risk of loss. Figures based on approximate SIL day-trade margin. Margins subject to change.
Market drivers
What Moves Silver Futures Prices?
Understanding these key drivers is essential before placing your first silver trade.
Industrial Demand
Over 50% of silver demand is industrial — solar panels, EVs, semiconductors, and medical devices. Macro growth cycles set this demand floor.
Gold Correlation
Silver closely tracks gold as a monetary metal and inflation hedge. The gold/silver ratio is a historically reliable indicator of relative value.
USD Strength
Silver is priced in USD globally. A stronger dollar typically pressures silver; a weaker dollar tends to support prices. Watch the DXY index.
Supply & Mining Output
Mexico, Peru, and China are the top producers. Mine disruptions, geopolitical risk, and recycling rates all affect the supply equation.
Investor Positioning
COT reports reveal speculative positioning. ETF inflows and managed money shifts often precede significant directional price moves in silver.
Macro & Inflation
Fed policy, interest rate expectations, and CPI data directly impact silver as a real asset. Risk-off environments often drive safe-haven demand.
Get started
Start Trading Silver Futures in 3 Steps
Opening a futures account with Optimus is fast, straightforward, and fully supported.
Open Your Account
Complete our streamlined online application. Approvals are typically fast — our team is here to guide you through every field.
Fund & Choose a Platform
Deposit via wire or ACH and select your preferred platform — Optimus Flow, Sierra Chart, TradingView, and more.
Start Trading
Access all silver futures contracts — including the new SIC — with real-time data, 23-hour markets, and our team on standby.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are silver futures contracts?
Silver futures are standardized contracts to buy or sell silver at a set price on a future date, traded on COMEX (CME Group). They allow traders to speculate on silver price movements or hedge existing exposure — without handling physical metal. Optimus provides access to the full /SI, E-mini /QI, Micro /SIL, and the new 100-ounce SIC contracts.
What are your silver futures margin requirements?
Margin requirements vary by contract and whether you're holding overnight (exchange minimum) or day trading (broker intraday rate). Optimus offers competitive day-trade margins across all silver contracts. View our current margin rates at optimusfutures.com/Margin-Rates.php — margins can change based on volatility, so always confirm before trading.
What is the new 100-Ounce Silver (SIC) contract?
SIC is CME Group's newest silver product, listed on COMEX in early 2026. At 100 troy ounces — 1/50th of the standard /SI contract — it cash-settles to the SI futures price, trades nearly 24 hours on CME Globex, and has a minimum tick of $0.01/oz ($1.00 per tick). Contract months follow the Mar/May/Jul/Sep/Dec cycle within a 24-month window.
What platforms support silver futures trading?
All silver futures contracts — including the new SIC — are available through Optimus Flow, Sierra Chart, TradingView, and Optimus Mobile. Contact our support team if you need help confirming availability for a specific contract or setting up your platform.
Are silver futures good for learning to trade futures?
The Micro Silver (/SIL) and new 100-oz SIC contracts are among the most accessible commodity futures entry points. Their smaller contract size means real silver market exposure with significantly less capital than the standard /SI. All futures trading involves substantial leverage and risk — we recommend our free Learn Center and paper trading via our free trial before committing real capital.
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