🚨 Retail options activity in the U.S. is exploding. Retail traders’ average daily options volume in precious metals is now 6.6x higher YTD 2026 than in all of 2023. Activity in gold and silver options has exceeded every year since 2020 by 300%+. Total retail options trading hit an all-time high last month, with daily transactions up +22% vs Jan 2025 and ~50% above the 2020-2025 January average. Retail risk appetite is at record levels. ⚠️📈

🚨 Retail options activity in the U.S. is exploding.

Retail traders’ average daily options volume in precious metals is now 6.6x higher YTD 2026 than in all of 2023.

Activity in gold and silver options has exceeded every year since 2020 by 300%+.

Total retail options trading hit an all-time high last month, with daily transactions up +22% vs Jan 2025 and ~50% above the 2020-2025 January average.
Retail risk appetite is at record levels. ⚠️📈