Question 1

How has the price of silver fluctuated over the past decade or so?

Accepted Answer

The price of silver has fluctuated significantly over the past decade, generally trending upward. Data on this page shows that around 2015, silver traded at approximately $15–20 per ounce. From 2016 to 2019, prices remained relatively low, fluctuating between $13–20 per ounce. In 2020, silver experienced a sharp surge, rapidly rising to over $30 per ounce. After two years of fluctuation in 2022 and 2023, prices began rising again in 2024 in tandem with gold, reaching $80 per ounce by the end of 2025. Currently, silver prices are trading at $90.57 per ounce.

Around 2015: Low point

Between 2014 and 2015, silver prices fell to a low of approximately $13–15 per ounce. Key contributing factors included a slowdown in global economic growth, a stronger dollar, low inflation expectations, and weak industrial demand. For traders, this period suggests that precious metal prices may be suppressed in an environment of rising risk appetite and a stronger dollar. Silver prices briefly reached $18–20 in 2016 and 2019, but otherwise remained within the $13–18 range.

2020: Pandemic-driven rally

Silver prices surged in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and loose monetary and fiscal policies, with significant price spikes occurring at the beginning of the year. In addition, silver has characteristics of both a precious metal and an industrial metal, with applications in areas such as solar energy and electronics. During the pandemic, safe-haven demand and expectations of industrial recovery jointly drove prices higher. Implications for traders: Silver prices may rebound rapidly during periods of macroeconomic easing or rising inflation expectations.

2021–2023: High-level correction and consolidation

In 2021, silver prices reached approximately $28–30 per ounce before declining. While prices remained relatively high in 2022, around $26–27 per ounce, they failed to consistently break new highs. Reasons may have included rising global inflation, expectations of interest rate hikes, a stronger U.S. dollar, and slowing growth in industrial demand. Implications for traders: Even after a previous rise, precious metals may experience pullbacks if the macroeconomic environment shifts, such as during periods of monetary tightening or economic slowdown.

Recent period (2024–present): Rebound

During this period, silver prices rose rapidly from around $22 per ounce in 2024 to $80 per ounce in 2025. Contributing factors included increased industrial demand for silver from new energy/solar panels and electronic components. A weaker dollar and lower interest rate expectations also supported precious metals. For traders, this period may reflect a more structural shift driven by both industrial demand and safe-haven demand, rather than monetary factors alone.

Suggestions for traders

High volatility: Silver is more volatile than gold, meaning both risks and opportunities are higher.

Macroeconomic relationships matter: The dollar's performance, interest rates, inflation, and industrial demand (especially in new energy and electronics) have a significant impact on silver prices.
Combine cyclical and trend-following factors: Silver should not be viewed solely as a safe-haven asset; its industrial applications also play an important role.
Entry and exit timing: Buying opportunities may arise during periods of monetary easing, rising inflation expectations, or surging industrial demand. Conversely, pullbacks may occur during periods of economic slowdown or interest rate hike expectations.
Comparison with crypto trading: Compared with crypto assets, silver is generally more influenced by macroeconomic conditions. It is more "traditional" in nature, while still retaining industrial characteristics, and can serve as a hedge or diversification asset in a portfolio.

Question 2

What has caused fluctuations in silver prices over the past decade or so?

Accepted Answer

Over the past decade (approximately from 2015 to the present), silver prices have fluctuated significantly, influenced by macroeconomic factors and changes in industrial supply and demand.

We can categorize the reasons into five main types and examine their dominant logic along a timeline.

1. Macroeconomic cycles and the strength of the U.S. dollar (dominant fluctuation logic)

Silver is an international commodity priced in U.S. dollars. As a result, a stronger dollar generally leads to lower silver prices, as silver becomes more expensive in dollar terms and demand weakens. Conversely, a weaker dollar tends to support higher silver prices.

Timeline examples:

2015–2018: A strong U.S. dollar during the Fed's rate-hike cycle pushed silver prices down from around $20 per ounce to $14 per ounce.
2020–2021: Extremely loose global monetary policy weakened the U.S. dollar, driving silver prices sharply higher to around $30 per ounce.
2022–2023: Aggressive Fed rate hikes and a soaring dollar caused silver prices to fluctuate and decline.
2024–2025: The U.S. dollar weakened again, and the market bet on interest rate cuts, pushing silver to $80 per ounce.

In summary, silver exhibits a strong inverse relationship with the U.S. dollar and real interest rates, making it a core source of macroeconomic hedging and speculative volatility.

2. Industrial demand fluctuations (driven by new energy and electronics industries)

Unlike gold, which is primarily a safe-haven metal, approximately 50% of silver demand comes from industrial use. For example, solar panels account for about 25% of demand, electronic and electrical connectors around 15%, medical and antibacterial applications about 5%, while jewelry and investment coins make up roughly 40%.

Therefore, growth in the photovoltaic, semiconductor, 5G, and AI hardware sectors, increased post-pandemic demand in the medical industry, and factors such as safe-haven demand and consumer spending all contribute to higher industrial silver consumption.

Key events:

2018–2019: Rapid growth in demand for photovoltaic silver paste led to a steady increase in silver prices.
2020–2021: Expansion of the new energy industry chain (particularly in China and India) pushed prices higher due to industrial demand.
2024–2025: The global energy transition accelerates, and silver is increasingly seen as a "green metal," with prices returning to $80+.

Summary: Silver possesses the dual attributes of a "precious metal" and an "industrial metal," making it a strong asset during economic recovery.

3. Inflation and monetary policy (investment attribute fluctuations)

Inflation expectations directly affect investment demand for silver, as it is often viewed as an inflation hedge.

High inflation and loose monetary policy tend to drive investors toward silver as a safe haven, while low inflation and tight monetary policy reduce investment demand.

Typical stages

2020-2021 : l'assouplissement quantitatif et la hausse de l'inflation à l'échelle mondiale font grimper le prix de l'argent à 30 $.
2022-2023 : les hausses de taux de la Fed freinent l'inflation, entraînant une baisse du prix de l'argent.
2024–2025: The global energy transition accelerates, and silver is increasingly seen as a "green metal," with prices returning to $80+.

Summary: Silver prices are positively correlated with global liquidity and often reflect changes in market expectations for inflation and interest rates in advance.

4. ETFs and institutional speculation

Silver trading is highly financialized, with ETFs (such as SLV) and the futures market playing a dominant role.

2020 Reddit silver squeeze: Retail investors drove large inflows into SLV, causing a short-term surge in silver prices.
Institutional allocation: When inflation expectations are high, the U.S. dollar weakens, and the gold–silver ratio is elevated, funds tend to increase their exposure to silver.
Algorithmic trading and commodity index funds: These participants can amplify short-term price volatility.
Summary: Silver volatility stems partly from speculative capital, not just supply and demand; as a result, short-term price movements often exceed what fundamentals alone would suggest.

5. Supply-side factors (mining and recycled silver)

Although supply-side changes are relatively slow, they have had a structural impact on silver prices over the past decade:

Mine closures (2015–2016): Low prices led to the shutdown of some silver mines.
New mine commissioning (2019–2022): Increased production in Mexico, Peru, and other countries added to the global supply.
Growth in recycled silver: Improvements in electronic waste recycling systems increased supply elasticity to some extent.
2024–2025: Rising demand for silver concentrate, driven by expanded green energy production, contributed to renewed supply shortages.
Summary: Supply shortages reinforced the upward trend during the price rally, but they were not the primary drivers.

Question 3

Why did silver prices surge 170% in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Both gold and silver prices reached record highs in 2025. On December 28, 2025, silver touched a record high of $80 per ounce for the first time, representing a rapid increase that far exceeded that of gold.

The price of silver breaking through $80 in December 2025 marks the beginning of a move toward its third peak in the past 50 years, with the specific level of this third peak likely to be seen in the coming years. According to U.S. media reports, the first peak in silver prices occurred in January 1980, when the Hunt brothers hoarded one-third of the global silver supply in an attempt to monopolize the market. The second peak occurred in April 2011, when silver and gold were considered safe-haven assets during the U.S. debt ceiling crisis.
Unlike previous investment booms, Wall Street analysts believe that the silver boom in 2025 was driven by both low supply and high demand. Industrial demand, a weakening dollar, trade wars, global geopolitical tensions, and low market liquidity are considered the main driving factors.
Silver prices are influenced by both industrial and investment demand. According to statistics from the World Silver Institute, the ratio of industrial to investment demand for silver is approximately 6:4. Industrial applications of silver are concentrated in electronics, photovoltaics, soldering materials, photography, and silver jewelry. Since 2021, with the explosive growth of the photovoltaic and electric vehicle industries, silver supply bottlenecks have posed a serious challenge to the modern industrial chain. Related media reports indicate that the global silver market has been in a structural deficit for five consecutive years. Data for 2025 shows that global silver demand will reach 1.24 billion ounces, while supply will total only 1.01 billion ounces, meaning the market faces a supply gap of between 100 million and 250 million ounces. This supply-demand imbalance is described as a "structural deficit," with no signs of a rapid recovery. An even more serious signal comes from the sharp decline in inventory data. Since 2020, COMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange) silver inventories have decreased by 70%, while London vault inventories have fallen by 40%. Silver prices have risen sharply since late November, with short squeezes caused by tight spot supply emerging as a core driver.
Some analysts believe that, in addition to the surge in silver prices in 2025, heightened retail investor participation has pushed the silver market to extremes, with market speculation significantly intensifying. Some investors are purchasing silver at inflated prices simply due to rapid price increases. Retail participation spans multiple forms, including physical silver accumulation, silver ETFs, and derivatives trading. This group includes both traditional precious metals investors and a large number of short-term, sentiment-driven traders. Trading volumes of options contracts related to the world's largest silver ETF, iShares Silver Trust, have recently surged, reaching their highest level since the Reddit-driven retail trading frenzy of 2021. This short-term and rapid rise appears to have overextended long-term bullish fundamentals, and the elevated level of speculation poses potential risks to market stability.
As prices of precious metals such as silver continue to soar, Wall Street analysts warn that silver prices often exhibit volatile patterns, characterized by rapid increases followed by sharp corrections. While this volatility presents trading opportunities, it also carries significant risks, and investors must remain vigilant regarding market cycle shifts. The current rally, driven by both retail investor sentiment and industrial demand, is further exacerbating volatility risks in the silver market. Capital Economics analysts wrote in a report, "Precious metal prices have risen to levels we believe are difficult to explain by fundamentals." They predict that as the gold frenzy subsides, silver prices may fall back to around $42 per ounce by the end of next year. UBS has also warned that the recent surge in precious metal prices is largely attributable to insufficient market liquidity, making a rapid pullback highly likely.
Similar to gold, silver has long been favored by some investors for its traditional attributes as a hedge against inflation, protection against sovereign debt risk, and insurance against financial system uncertainty. Since 2025, a macroeconomic environment characterized by declining bond yields and high stock valuations has provided additional impetus for investors to increase allocations to precious metal assets.
Bullish investors emphasize that, after adjusting for inflation, silver prices would need to rise above $200 per ounce to surpass the historical peak of 1980, implying further upside potential from current levels. More cautious investors argue that silver's relatively small market size and lower liquidity compared with gold make it more susceptible to sharp, short-term price spikes followed by significant pullbacks. This necessitates a more prudent risk management approach for investors participating in the silver market.

Question 4

What is the expected performance of silver prices by 2030?

Accepted Answer

Most analysts and experts predict a significant upward trend in silver prices by 2030, driven by strong structural factors. While price forecasts vary widely, a substantial increase above current levels is generally expected.

The following factors will determine whether silver prices can break higher or simply maintain a gradual rise. These indicators should be closely monitored:

Industrial demand: Silver is not only a precious metal but also an industrial metal. Its use in solar cells (photovoltaics), electric vehicles, and electronic devices continues to expand. Rapid growth in the new energy and photovoltaic markets could provide a structural foundation for higher silver prices.
Macroeconomic environment and the U.S. dollar / interest rates: Silver is priced in U.S. dollars. A weaker dollar and low (or negative) real interest rates tend to support silver prices, while a stronger dollar suppresses them. This pattern has held historically. If the dollar continues to weaken or global central banks expand monetary easing, silver may benefit. Conversely, intensified rate hikes and a stronger dollar could increase resistance.
Supply-side conditions: Although silver mining has grown slowly for many years, a sharp rise in industrial demand without a corresponding increase in supply could create a structural shortage and push prices higher. Some forecasts already point to a supply gap. Meanwhile, developments in recycled silver and other silver products also warrant attention.
Safe-haven and investment demand: In an environment of heightened global uncertainty—such as inflation risks, financial system stress, or geopolitical tensions—silver may be viewed as a "cheaper alternative to gold." However, some argue that silver is not yet as widely adopted as gold in central bank reserves.
Technology, market sentiment, and leveraged funds: Speculation, ETF holdings, and technical breakouts can also trigger short-term price surges. Traders should remain alert to these potentially "explosive" signals.

Silver price forecast range:

Experts' forecasts for silver prices in 2030 vary widely, depending on different market models and assumptions:
Moderate forecast: Conservative forecasters believe that if the future macroeconomic environment remains neutral, industrial demand grows moderately, the U.S. dollar remains stable, and there is no major surge in silver demand, silver prices may fluctuate in the range of $60 to $90 per ounce.
General forecast: Many analysts expect prices to reach around $80 to $120 per ounce. Their reasoning mainly focuses on strong industrial demand, a weaker dollar, and some investment demand, but without an explosive breakthrough.
Optimistic forecasts: Some more optimistic projections, such as Just2Trade's analysis, suggest that silver prices could reach $225 per ounce by 2030. Industry leaders, including the CEO of First Majestic Silver, have also set target prices of $100 per ounce or higher. These forecasts are primarily based on expectations of explosive industrial demand from photovoltaics and electric vehicles, severe supply lags, a loose macroeconomic environment, and strong investment sentiment.

Risks and headwinds:

If the dollar rebounds, interest rates rise sharply, and the economic focus shifts toward a tightening cycle, silver may come under pressure.
While industrial demand is growing, silver demand could weaken if industries such as photovoltaics or electric vehicles face supply-chain bottlenecks, experience slower growth, or adopt alternative materials.
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Market sentiment, high leverage, ETF outflows, and the risk of a significant correction remain key concerns.
Long-term forecasts inherently carry wide margins of error. With several years remaining until 2030, any black-swan event—such as geopolitical shocks, economic crises, or major policy changes—could materially alter the outlook.

Trading strategy recommendations:

Treat silver as a medium-term swing trading tool: If you are bullish on industrial transformation and loose monetary policy, you may consider establishing a medium-term long position.
Look for low-entry opportunities during pullbacks: Consider partially building a position when prices pull back or correct (for example, in the $40–50 per ounce range).
Set reasonable targets while allowing for upside in the event of a breakout. For example, set a base target of $80 per ounce, and consider raising the target to $90–100 per ounce when conditions are favorable.
Risk management: If you observe a strengthening dollar, continued interest rate increases, or weakening demand signals, remain cautious of pullbacks and adjust positions, stop-loss levels, or take profits in a timely manner.
Monitor key macroeconomic indicators: Pay close attention to the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), U.S. real interest rates, silver demand data from photovoltaics and electric vehicles, and silver production and inventory data. These indicators can help guide decisions on when to enter, add to, or reduce positions.
The above summary is based on market analysis and does not constitute investment advice.

Année	USD	AUD	CAD	CHF	CNY	EUR	GBP	INR	JPY
2010	+83.00%	+60.40%	+72.80%	+64.90%	+76.50%	+96.20%	+89.80%	+74.80%	+59.70%
2011	-10.20%	-10.20%	-7.50%	-9.40%	-13.70%	-6.90%	-10.00%	+6.90%	-14.80%
2012	+8.30%	+6.70%	+5.60%	+5.50%	+7.50%	+6.20%	+3.50%	+11.60%	+22.20%
2013	-35.90%	-25.20%	-31.30%	-37.60%	-37.60%	-38.50%	-37.00%	-27.40%	-22.10%
2014	-19.60%	-12.10%	-11.90%	-10.30%	-17.40%	-8.50%	-14.30%	-17.80%	-8.30%
2015	-11.50%	-0.70%	+6.20%	-11.00%	-7.30%	-1.50%	-6.40%	-7.00%	-11.10%
2016	+17.30%	+18.80%	+13.90%	+19.20%	+25.60%	+20.90%	+40.10%	+20.40%	+13.90%
2017	+7.10%	-1.50%	-0.10%	+1.80%	+0.30%	-6.70%	-2.70%	+0.30%	+2.70%
2018	-9.50%	+0.30%	-1.80%	-8.70%	-4.30%	-5.10%	-4.10%	-1.50%	-11.90%
2019	+15.50%	+16.00%	+9.80%	+13.80%	+16.90%	+19.20%	+11.00%	+18.10%	+14.40%
2020	+47.50%	+34.40%	+44.70%	+35.00%	+38.40%	+35.40%	+43.20%	+51.50%	+40.20%
2021	-11.50%	-6.20%	-12.10%	-10.00%	-13.90%	-5.60%	-10.50%	-9.80%	-1.30%
2022	+2.90%	+9.90%	+10.20%	+4.10%	+11.60%	+9.30%	+15.30%	+14.20%	+17.00%
2023	-1.20%	-1.40%	-3.80%	-10.30%	+1.30%	-4.80%	-6.70%	-0.70%	+6.50%
2024	+21.70%	+33.20%	+31.90%	+30.80%	+25.50%	+29.20%	+23.50%	+25.00%	+35.70%
2025	+153.60%	+134.37%	+141.09%	+120.20%	+140.61%	+122.31%	+135.00%	+165.23%	+151.64%
2026	+27.36%	+26.64%	+28.89%	+28.67%	+26.88%	+28.64%	+27.75%	+28.57%	+28.36%
Moyenne	+16.76%	+16.67%	+17.45%	+13.33%	+16.29%	+17.04%	+17.50%	+20.73%	+18.99%

Organization name	2026 silver price forecast	Outlook
World Bank	$41/oz (Annual average price)	Cautious/conservative
HSBC	$44.5/oz (Annual average price)	Cautious/conservative
Bank of America (BofA)	$65/oz (December 2026); $50/oz (Annual average price)	Optimistic
Deutsche Bank	$55/oz (Annual average price)	Optimistic
Citibank	$60-72/oz	Optimistic
Goldman Sachs	$50-60/oz	Optimistic
UBS	$60-65/oz	Optimistic
JPMorgan Chase	$56/oz (Annual average price)	Optimistic

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