Gold and silver saw substantial drops in value, with silver leading losses, reflecting increased volatility and selling pressure in the precious metals market.
Gold slipped 2.80% to $4,850 per ounce on February 17, while silver fell 5.00% to $72.50 per ounce, according to Bitget market data. The sharp declines highlight intensified short-term volatility and selling pressure across global precious metals markets.