The Shanghai Futures Exchange has announced changes to the margin requirements and price limits for gold and silver futures contracts, effective from the close of trading on February 9, 2026. According to Jin10, the price limit for existing gold futures contracts will be adjusted to 17%, with the margin requirement for hedged positions set at 18% and for general positions at 19%. Meanwhile, the price limit for silver futures contracts will be increased to 20%, with the margin requirement for hedged positions at 21% and for general positions at 22%. These adjustments aim to enhance market stability and manage risk effectively.