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A pivotal factor differentiating precious metals from Bitcoin is real-world industrial demand. Silver, often overshadowed by gold, is experiencing a structural uptrend driven by the energy transition and artificial intelligence (AI) proliferation. In 2024, industrial demand for silver reached a record 680 million ounces, accounting for about 60% of global consumption.
Why such demand? Solar panels—the backbone of renewable energy—contain about 20 grams of silver per unit. Electric vehicle batteries require roughly 50 grams per car, double that of conventional engines. The AI boom fuels the construction of massive data centers, which depend heavily on silver-based solar arrays for power, further reducing available supplies.