Poll Question: What are your predictions for bullion prices in 2026?

I still think gold and silver are going higher in 2026 for several reasons. In stressful times, as we currently have, totally brought on by Trump and his corrupt regime, people will look for safe places to park their funds, and precious metals are an easy choice.

Attacking Venezuela and threatening other countries like Greenland, Mexico, Colombia, Cuba, and any other country he doesn’t like just causes more instability and drives people to precious metals. Also, inflation should continue to rise as our government spending is totally out of control. Central banks are expanding the money supply and lowering interest rates, so more money is chasing fewer goods and services, thereby causing inflation. So my prediction by the end of 2026 is $5,050 for gold and $93 for silver.

Roy, Address withheld

I would expect bullion levels to drop from today's lofty levels. I don't think today's prices can be sustained. I would not buy bullion at these prices.

Louis Ludiciani, Cumberland, R.I.

This is an interesting topic that has terrible implications for coin collectors who are buying, especially those of us who are retired and live within a budget. For those who are selling their collection, they are all smiles.

I expect that gold will continue to climb by the end of 2026 to $4,700 ~ $5,000 per ounce. Unfortunately for many collectors, that price per ounce pushed us out of buying gold coins a long time ago, and I don't expect that situation to change; the cost per ounce is NOT going down.

Silver will continue to climb during 2026, and I expect it to finish the year between $80 to $95 per ounce. As the shortage of silver continues to grow, the price will continue to rise, and it would not surprise me if the price of silver hits $100 in 9 to 18 months. The price of silver will continue to rise steeply over the next three years.

Although the Mint’s increase in silver has made it difficult to continue to buy graded ASE, my IRA self-directed account had a tremendous year in 2025.  

Del Mineard Jr., Wisconsin

The price of silver will reach $100 per ounce before the summer, and then its rate of rise will slow. It will still be finishing the 2026 year at $144 per ounce.

Larry Vann, Arkansas

Gold over $5,000 and silver over $100. It might not take but a few months. Both metals are not worth more. The dollar is just weaker and weaker. It just buys less. This is really not a good thing. A Big Mac at 59 cents was a good thing. Now at $6.95, it isn't.

Name and Address withheld

I understand and accept the Central Bank's purchase of gold. I anticipate they will continue to do so; as such, I expect gold to remain near the current +/- $4,500 level or slightly above.

Silver, on the other hand, is likely to show post-1980 and post-2011 swoons, despite current industrial usage outstripping newly mined supplies.

Gary Burhop, Address withheld

Will drop a lot.

Name and Address withheld

It’s going to go up until it goes down!

James Israel, via Facebook

I don’t see any reason for the long-term upward trend to not continue. Sure, there will be rollercoaster rides in the short term, but over the long haul, history has shown a steady climb.

Ric Burney, via Facebook