Silver Prices Surge 10.21% to $79.25 Amid Rising Demand and Supply Shortage
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Dec 29 2025- Price Surge: On December 27, silver prices surged 10.21% overnight to a record high of $79.25, driven by increased consumption from solar panels, electric vehicles, and AI hardware, indicating a strong market demand for the metal.
- Supply-Demand Imbalance: Over the past year, silver prices have risen by 173.72%, while gold has only increased by 73.97%, with global silver production hovering around 1 billion ounces, yet a deficit of 115-120 million ounces is expected this year, highlighting a persistent supply-demand imbalance.
- China's Export Controls: China plans to impose new export controls on silver starting January 1, 2026, requiring government licenses, which may sideline smaller exporters and threaten to further restrict international supply in the short term.
- Rise of Tokenized Silver: Amid supply constraints and price increases, interest in tokenized silver has surged, with the tokenized version of iShares Silver Trust seeing a 1200% jump in monthly on-chain transfer volume and a 300% rise in holders over the past 30 days, reflecting strong investor demand for digital access to precious metals.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
