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The claim that the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) ETF is going to shut down its silver holdings is a rumor circulating on social media and is not true. The SLV ETF is currently trading and attracting strong investor interest, with recent reports indicating it hit a new 52-week high in January 2026.
Clarifying the Rumors
- YouTube Claims: The information about an “Asian guy on YouTube” appears to be referencing a series of AI-generated YouTube videos that are reportedly spreading contradictory or unverified information about the silver market. These videos are known to post both bullish and bearish claims, leading to confusion and speculation within the retail investor community.
- Fund Suspensions in India: Two specific fund houses in India (Kotak and UTI Mutual Fund) did temporarily suspend new lump-sum investments into their own local silver Funds of Funds (FoFs) in late 2025 due to a significant premium on physical silver prices in India compared to global spot prices, creating supply/demand imbalances. This was a regional issue with specific Indian funds and not a shutdown of the global SLV ETF.
- SLV Status: The U.S.-listed iShares Silver Trust (SLV), managed by BlackRock, remains open to new investments and continues to operate normally. It has actually seen increased physical holdings and benefited from renewed inflows as investors chase momentum amid a strong silver market rally.
- Market Volatility: The silver market is experiencing significant volatility driven by supply chain constraints (like new China export restrictions), strong industrial demand, and high investor interest, which has led to high premiums and large price swings. However, this volatility does not equate to the ETF shutting down.
Investors should be cautious of unverified claims on social media platforms like YouTube and rely on official statements from the fund managers (BlackRock) or reputable financial news sources. You can check the official status and details of the fund on the iShares website.