What caused Gold and Silver prices to crash today – Feb 2, 2026
Gold and silver prices crashed on Feb 2, 2026 as a CME margin hike, a stronger US dollar, and aggressive profit-booking after record highs triggered forced liquidation across global bullion markets—spilling into MCX gold and silver lower circuits in India. This OroPocket guide breaks down the key causes from the last 24–36 hours, explains why silver fell harder than gold, and shows what Indian retail investors should do next—accumulate smarter with ₹1 digital gold/silver via UPI and earn free Bitcoin (Satoshi) cashback.