2025-12-30 20:24:12

Silver prices continue to rise, with the Shanghai spot market premium surpassing the $6 mark. Interestingly, East Asian buyers are willing to pay nearly a 10% premium for physical silver, yet prefer to store silver bars in their own vaults. What does this phenomenon reflect? There is a clear divergence in buyer confidence in Western delivery mechanisms. In contrast, trust in the local spot delivery system is higher. This premium difference is not just a pricing issue but a true reflection of market confidence—when such price gaps appear between regions, it often indicates deep adjustments in market participants' risk appetite and asset allocation strategies.

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TideReceder

· 10h ago

Ha, this is called voting... voting with money, East Asians are saying "We don't believe your way anymore." Keep it at home with peace of mind, no matter how expensive, it must be physical assets stored away. Trust is really eroding in the West now, and premiums are just fear-based pricing. Owning what you have in hand is true assets, everything else is just paper games. If this market trend continues, physical silver is the real hard currency... central banks around the world are stockpiling it too, and we small retail investors are following the trend, and that's correct.

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CryingOldWallet

· 10h ago

I really don't believe in the Western delivery system; it's better to stick with our own vaults, spending a bit more is worth it. --- What does such a large premium indicate? People's trust is waning; everyone wants to hold it in their own hands. --- Haha, East Asian buyers have awakened; they don't care about that 10%, as long as they can hold onto it. --- This is regional competition; silver has truly become a political tool. --- To put it simply, we don't trust your vaults over there; we prefer to keep an eye on our own for peace of mind. --- Silver prices are so volatile? It seems the demand for precious metals as a safe haven is really strong. --- Premium breaking 6? East Asia is voting with their feet—get it? --- Accepting a 10% premium on our own vaults shows that confidence issues are more serious than price concerns.

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