Silver Price Surges to Unprecedented $100 Per Ounce, Transforming Market Dynamics
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2h ago
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Source: Coinmarketcap
- Market Transformation Signal: The silver price surpassed $100 per ounce on March 15, 2025, indicating a structural deficit where annual consumption significantly exceeds new mine supply, suggesting elevated price levels may persist.
- Surge in Industrial Demand: The transition to green energy has driven insatiable industrial demand for silver, particularly in photovoltaic solar panels and electric vehicles, compelling manufacturers to procure silver regardless of price to maintain production.
- Investor Focus: As silver prices soar, central banks and investors are increasingly viewing silver as a hedge against currency devaluation, leading to reported shortages of physical silver and sustained bullish sentiment in the futures market, necessitating cautious approaches to its volatility.
- Manufacturing Cost Pressures: The spike in silver prices has imposed rising cost pressures on electronics manufacturers, forcing them to explore reducing silver usage or seeking alternative materials, which may impact product performance and market pricing.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
