Movement Alert|ProShares Ultra Silver ETF Falls 8.01% in Regular Trading, Silver Prices Weakened by Rate Pressure Amid Hormuz Strait Tensions

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On July 17, ProShares Ultra Silver ETF (AGQ) declined 8.01% in regular trading, trading at $58.945/share, with turnover of approximately $127 million. The 2x leveraged ETF amplified spot silver's decline into a larger net asset value drawdown.

On the news front, the U.S. military resumed maritime blockade operations against Iranian-linked vessels near the Hormuz Strait, reigniting geopolitical tensions and pushing oil prices higher. Markets fear energy-driven inflation may force the Federal Reserve to maintain its tightening stance for an extended period. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield remains elevated near 4.582%, keeping real interest rates high and suppressing non-yielding silver. Meanwhile, precious metals ETF outflows have accelerated, and short-silver products have strengthened in recent sessions, indicating a decisive shift in market positioning toward the bearish side.

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