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Michael DiRienzo: Inside the Silver Squeeze Driving Prices Beyond $50

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Oct 13, 2025
Michael DiRienzo, President and CEO of the Silver Institute, shares insights on silver's recent surge past $50 an ounce. He discusses the robust industrial demand driven by AI, electric vehicles, and solar power that is reshaping the silver landscape. DiRienzo highlights the structural deficit in silver supply since 2021 and why it remains inelastic. He reveals how institutional investors are now flocking to silver as a hedge against fiat currency concerns, signaling a potential new silver squeeze that could impact investor portfolios.
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Price Momentum And New Floor

  • Silver's price rise isn't surprising given strong ETP inflows and a growing floor near $35–$38.
  • Michael DiRienzo attributes the rally to investment plus industrial demand pushing the price north.
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Industrial Demand Drives Silver

  • Industrial demand now drives silver as much as jewelry, especially in electrification and renewables.
  • DiRienzo emphasizes silver is used in virtually every device with an on/off switch.
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Rising Industrial Consumption

  • Industrial silver demand rose from ~490Moz in 2016 to ~680Moz recently, showing structural growth.
  • That industrial share now represents roughly 59% of total silver demand.
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