Gold and silver prices surge in 2025: Key factors silver may now be the better investment
Silver is expected to trade at 36.83 USD/t.oz by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 39.50 in 12 months time.
As gold prices soar, silver emerges as a viable investment despite its price hike.
As gold continues to dominate headlines with its record-breaking rally—soaring from just over $2,000 per ounce in January 2024 to around $3,400 in mid-2025 is quietly gaining ground as a serious contender for investors’ attention. Currently priced at approximately $44 per ounce, up from around $24 at the start of 2024, silver has seen an impressive 80% increase in just 18 months, as reported by CBS.
Industrial demand for silver, especially in solar panel production, drives its recent price, offering affordability and more.(Representative Image: Unsplash )
Prices of silver surge in 2025, besides gold
Since January, silver has climbed from $28.92 to $37.12 per ounce—a notable 28% surge in just over six months, according to data from American Hartford Gold. While those numbers might not appear staggering at first glance, the increase reflects strong momentum fueled largely by industrial demand.
Silver plays a critical role in sectors like renewable energy, particularly in the production of solar panels, which has driven much of its recent growth. If these industrial needs continue to expand, experts suggest this could mark the beginning of a longer-term upward trend.
