Silver's 75% rally this year is stealing gold's thunder. While gold surged 55%, silver hit an all-time high last week, finally breaking the 1980 Hunt Brothers record. What's fueling this? Dollar concerns, rate-cut expectations, and tight supplies. Here's the key difference: silver isn't just a store of value like gold—it's got massive industrial demand in EVs, solar panels, and electronics. India and China are hoovering it up, especially during wedding season when gold prices became too steep. On the flip side, silver's smaller market means higher volatility. Recent tariff uncertainty has amplified swings. Supply remains stagnant while industrial demand keeps climbing, creating real price pressure. For portfolio watchers: SLV, SIVR, and SIL are the main ETF plays tracking this move.