Jane Street Becomes Largest SLV Holder, Sparking Silver Manipulation Concerns

Jane Street has significantly increased its stake in the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) ETF, acquiring approximately 20.6 million shares in the fourth quarter. This marks a record quarterly increase for the firm and positions Jane Street as the largest holder of the popular silver ETF.

The substantial acquisition has led to concerns about potential manipulation of the silver market, as highlighted by zerohedge, citing Bloomberg terminal data. Large-scale buying by a single entity can influence market dynamics and raise questions about fair trading practices.

#crypto #blockchain #news