2025-12-29 05:27:37

Silver has nearly a 175% increase this year, and this rally indeed exceeded expectations. Some say it is following gold, after all, gold is supported by central bank reserves from various countries. But with such a fierce rise, it feels more than just following the trend.

Upon closer thought, the driving forces may come from several aspects. First is actual demand—the demand for silver in industries like photovoltaics and electric vehicles is genuinely growing. It’s not just a financial asset; fundamentally, it remains an important industrial raw material. Second, the capital side may also be contributing, as silver’s higher volatility compared to gold makes it more attractive to investors.

Compared to gold’s steadiness, silver appears more active, which perhaps also explains why its gains have outpaced so much.

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FallingLeaf

· 01-01 01:17

175% this increase is truly incredible; the demand for photovoltaic and electric vehicles is really a necessity. --- Gold is stable; I really can't handle the fluctuations like silver, it's too exciting. --- Wait, is the capital market driving this? It feels like this wave of silver is just being pumped up. --- But honestly, industrial demand is a solid support; it's much more reliable than pure speculation. --- 175%, why didn't I get in earlier? If I had known, I would have jumped in. --- High activity in silver also means higher risk; gold remains stable, but the returns are just average. --- Central bank backing makes gold a winner, but silver's industrial logic can indeed support its value.

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FlatTax

· 2025-12-30 22:00

Silver 175%? Bro, this move is indeed fierce, but to be honest, I've always been optimistic about industrial demand. There's really a shortage of supply in the photovoltaic sector.

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GmGnSleeper

· 2025-12-30 16:08

175%? This wave of silver is truly crazy, but upon closer thought, it does make sense.

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GateUser-9f682d4c

· 2025-12-29 05:57

The figure of 175% is indeed impressive, but I think saying that silver is just driven by industrial demand is too simplistic. The component of speculative capital must be even greater.

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New_Ser_Ngmi

· 2025-12-29 05:56

This wave of silver is truly amazing, 175% increase. Wow... Industrial demand has indeed been underestimated; it's not just a shallow trend following gold.

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On-ChainDiver

· 2025-12-29 05:52

175%? Damn, this wave of silver is really crazy, but it seems that the central bank's constraints on it aren't that strong, as industrial demand is the real deal.

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BlockchainGriller

· 2025-12-29 05:51

A 175% increase is really outrageous, but I don't quite believe it's all driven by fundamentals; speculative capital plays a major role. Speaking of silver, its high volatility indeed attracts retail investors. The slow pace of gold just doesn't have the same excitement... Industrial demand exists, but if silver were truly that scarce, the price would have skyrocketed long ago. At this level, you still need to be cautious of the bagholders.

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Liquidated_Larry

· 2025-12-29 05:46

175%? Damn, that's outrageous. Why hasn't my silver position doubled yet?

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FarmHopper

· 2025-12-29 05:46

The demand for photovoltaics and electric vehicles is the real deal; the central bank stories about gold are old news and have become tiresome.

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MetaverseHermit

· 2025-12-29 05:41

This wave of silver is really strong, with industrial demand standing right here, not just following the trend.