Which of the following is false based on the event of the Hunt brothers cornering the silver market in the early $1980$s$?$

A$)$ Hunt brothers accumulated spot and forward positions in silver.

B$)$ The high inflation contributed to the rise of silver prices.

C$)$ The short positions in silver were hurt badly during the collapse of silver prices.

D$)$ The counterparties of the Hunt brothers changed the margin requirements.

E$)$ None of the above.