Are you all watching the K-line? Let me tell you, the real opportunity lies in the supply chain! Silver has long ceased to be cheap gold; now it is the "lifeblood" in solar panels, new energy vehicles, and AI servers—whoever controls silver holds the throat of the technological revolution.
First, look at how crazy the demand side is. In solar, each solar panel relies on silver paste, and after the promotion of N-type technology, the silver consumption per unit has actually increased. By 2025, the solar industry will consume 7,560 tons of silver, accounting for a quarter of global demand—doubling that of 2022. What about new energy vehicles? They require silver for electronic controls, BMS, and high-voltage modules, with usage three times that of fuel vehicles, and production and sales are exploding year after year. Plus, on the AI data center side, the extreme requirements for conductive heat dissipation in server chips have made silver a true "ballast stone." The intensity of the computing power arms race makes the demand for silver grow even more fierce. These are not short-term pulse demands but solid technological upgrade needs for the next decade.
But here’s the problem—supply has become a deadlock. About 70% of global silver is actually a byproduct of copper, lead, and zinc mining. Without expanding primary mines, silver supply gets bottlenecked. The inventories in New York and London are rapidly depleting, and by 2026, there could be a shortfall of nearly 8,000 tons. This means that big players in Silicon Valley might really face a "no silver available" situation.
But here’s a devilish detail: silver’s volatility is 2 to 3 times that of gold. This stuff is a "demonic metal." Ordinary investors should never be fooled by the demand prospects into reckless actions. You must truly understand the supply-demand logic and risk hedging before daring to go all in.
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DYORMaster
· 7h ago
Wait a minute, the idea of a bottleneck in by-product is indeed interesting, but how was the 8,000-ton gap in 2026 calculated?
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Demon metals haha, with such wild volatility, very few dare to touch them
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The data on photovoltaics is indeed fierce, but the key is who can secure long-term supply contracts; K-line traders simply can't see this layer
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No silver available for Silicon Valley giants? It’s like the end of the world. By the way, why was the recycling system not mentioned?
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I believe the demand for new energy vehicles will triple, but the real opportunity lies in who controls the upstream minerals, right?
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Supply chain thinking always crushes chart traders, but once leverage goes the other way, it’s a bottomless pit
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I get the logic of by-products, but the question is, how long does it take for mining companies to expand production?
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Silver has surged wildly, but when it falls, no one can catch it; better to be cautious
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This line of thinking is solid; the real alpha is in upstream control, not chasing the rally
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Volatility is 2 to 3 times, and ordinary retail investors can easily get wiped out if they go all-in
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ContractTearjerker
· 7h ago
Damn, nobody thought of the bottleneck issue with by-products; the supply chain is the real gold mine.
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MemeCurator
· 7h ago
Whoa, has no one noticed the supply chain gap? Everyone's just trading K-lines, missing the most solid logic.
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Silver is about to take off, but don't go all in. The volatility is so high that it's easy to get cut.
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Wait, 7560 tons of photovoltaic capacity in a year? Is this data real? It seems a bit exaggerated.
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If the main mine doesn't expand production and just stays stuck, no wonder inventories are running out... The cost of technological upgrades is really high.
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"Devil's metal" haha, this description is perfect. It means making money quickly and losing money just as fast.
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From a supply chain perspective, it's indeed different, but I guess not many people dare to go all-in.
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An 8,000-ton gap by 2026... If this really happens, the folks in Silicon Valley will go crazy. But the premise is information asymmetry.
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Is the use of new energy vehicles three times that of fuel cars? I need to verify this data; it feels too absolute.
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Why is no one discussing alternative materials? The silver shortage is so serious, yet no one is trying to find solutions.
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Yes, yes, yes, you have to look at the supply chain to make big money. Let the K-line guys handle that.
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ILCollector
· 7h ago
I've heard the logic of supply chain bottlenecks many times before, but there is indeed something interesting about silver. The question is, is the 2026 gap reliable?
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Wait, byproduct accounts for 70%? Then why aren't the main ore producers expanding production madly? The profits are right there.
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Demon metals are indeed, with such high volatility, I’d rather not touch them. Poor risk management could lead to another round of losses.
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The data shows that photovoltaic consumes 7560 tons, and new energy vehicles have tripled... If silver shortages were really imminent, tech companies would have already stockpiled, right? I haven't heard about this news.
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Everyone's right, but I just don't dare to act. I'm afraid of being cut.
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HodlKumamon
· 7h ago
Hmm... 7,560 tons of silver sounds impressive, but the real kicker is the volatility being 2 to 3 times higher. Ordinary people playing with this are easily left behind.
Silver is indeed stuck, but this thing is too good at "changing faces." I still need to look at supply and demand logic and risk hedging before I dare to touch it. Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) might be a gentler approach.
The data looks promising, but don’t be fooled by the demand outlook. Bearish investors still recommend thoroughly assessing the risks before taking serious action.
This supply gap is indeed a bit frightening, but "demon metal" is just that—demon metal. The volatility is right there.
The phrase "no silver available" is a bit intimidating, but from a statistical significance perspective, the hard demand is indeed there.
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SchroedingerMiner
· 7h ago
Wait, I feel like there's a problem with the supply gap logic you're talking about... It's true that byproduct bottlenecks are an issue, but when mining companies really run out of silver, won't they switch to increasing copper, lead, and zinc production? Under profit-driven motives, who knows what tricks they might pull.
I believe in the silver used for photovoltaics, but where does the figure of "8,000 tons shortage in 2026" come from... It feels like another prediction from some institution; in our circle, predictions are never in short supply.
Alright, I won't say more about other things. I just want to ask one question—does high volatility mean more opportunities? Or does it mean losing money faster?
The byproduct nature mainly means silver prices still follow base metals, with the real main focus on copper... So instead of fixating on silver, it's better to look at the actual primary mines.
This set of logic sounds like telling a story, but stories are stories. When it comes to actual trading, you still need to look at spot prices, inventories, and the real costs along the supply chain... Don't be brainwashed by the "crazy" numbers from demand-side hype.
Are you all watching the K-line? Let me tell you, the real opportunity lies in the supply chain! Silver has long ceased to be cheap gold; now it is the "lifeblood" in solar panels, new energy vehicles, and AI servers—whoever controls silver holds the throat of the technological revolution.
First, look at how crazy the demand side is. In solar, each solar panel relies on silver paste, and after the promotion of N-type technology, the silver consumption per unit has actually increased. By 2025, the solar industry will consume 7,560 tons of silver, accounting for a quarter of global demand—doubling that of 2022. What about new energy vehicles? They require silver for electronic controls, BMS, and high-voltage modules, with usage three times that of fuel vehicles, and production and sales are exploding year after year. Plus, on the AI data center side, the extreme requirements for conductive heat dissipation in server chips have made silver a true "ballast stone." The intensity of the computing power arms race makes the demand for silver grow even more fierce. These are not short-term pulse demands but solid technological upgrade needs for the next decade.
But here’s the problem—supply has become a deadlock. About 70% of global silver is actually a byproduct of copper, lead, and zinc mining. Without expanding primary mines, silver supply gets bottlenecked. The inventories in New York and London are rapidly depleting, and by 2026, there could be a shortfall of nearly 8,000 tons. This means that big players in Silicon Valley might really face a "no silver available" situation.
But here’s a devilish detail: silver’s volatility is 2 to 3 times that of gold. This stuff is a "demonic metal." Ordinary investors should never be fooled by the demand prospects into reckless actions. You must truly understand the supply-demand logic and risk hedging before daring to go all in.