## Platinpreis 2025: The underrated opportunity compared to Gold?

The precious metals markets are currently in an exciting phase. **Gold** has broken through the $3,300 per ounce mark, **Silver** is climbing above $38, but one metal is overlooked by many investors: **Platinum**. Now might be the right time to engage with this precious metal—especially when looking at its price development since the beginning of the year.

## From obscurity to attention: The Platinpreis story 2025

While **Gold** continuously reaches new all-time highs and surpassed the $3,500 mark in April 2025, **Platinum** long remained in the shadows. But 2025 seems to be a turning point: The **Platinpreis** has risen from just under $900 in January to about $1,450 in July 2025—a gain of over 50% within a few months.

This development is no coincidence but the result of several interacting factors:

- **Physical scarcity**: Extreme supply shortages, especially in South Africa
- **Structural deficit**: Demand significantly exceeds supply
- **Geopolitical uncertainties**: Supply chain risks intensify shortages
- **Strong demand from China and the jewelry sector**: Surprisingly robust despite economic challenges
- **Weak US dollar**: Makes precious metals more attractive to international buyers
- **Massive ETF inflows**: Large institutional interest in the Platinmarkt

## How to invest in platinum in 2025: The main ways

Investors have various options to benefit from the platinum trend:

**Physical platinum**: The classic route via coins, bars, or jewelry from precious metals dealers or banks. Disadvantage: storage and insurance costs extra.

**Platin-ETFs and ETCs**: The simple alternative for those who do not want to store physical metal. These products track the **Platinpreis** development and can be easily integrated into a portfolio—even suitable for beginners.

**Mining company stocks**: Those looking to profit from growing platinum demand and shortages can invest in platinum producers.

**CFDs and leveraged instruments**: Interesting for experienced traders who want to speculate on short-term price movements. CFDs allow building large positions with smaller capital outlay—though with higher risk.

**Futures and options**: Complex financial instruments for professional investors betting on future price movements.

## The question of volatility: Platinum vs. Gold in long-term comparison

The interesting point: **Platinum** is rarer than **Gold** but is valued significantly lower. While **Gold** has been reaching new highs since 2019, the **Platinpreis** remained around the $1,000 mark for a long time. The so-called platinum-gold ratio has been negative since 2011—the longest phase in the history of these two precious metals.

The main reason lies in the weak automotive industry, which uses platinum for diesel catalysts. But 2025 shows: the situation is changing. The combination of physical scarcity, stable jewelry demand, and growing investor interest is pushing prices upward.

## Historical overview: Why platinum was underestimated

**Platinum** as an investment is still young. While gold coins have been minted since the 6th century, **Platinum** only appeared in the 19th century. The first state-issued platinum coin came from Russia—in Europe, this was initially the only way to own the metal.

In 1845, Russia halted exports and minting, leading to a price decline. Only in the 20th century did **Platinum** experience a renaissance: monarchies loved it for their jewelry collections, industrial companies discovered its value for telegraph wires and filament bulbs.

The major turning point came in 1902 with the patenting of the Ostwald process—**Platinum** became a key component for catalysts in the automotive industry. In 1924, the **Platinpreis** reached six times the gold price.

Recent years have been difficult, but 2025 could open a new chapter.

## The forecast for 2025: What experts expect

The World Platinum Investment Council expects total demand of 7,863 kilounzen of fine platinum in 2025, while supply will only reach 7,324 kilounzen. This means a deficit of 539 kilounzen is programmed.

Demand is distributed as follows:

- **Automotive industry**: 41% (3.245 koz) – with 2% growth
- **Industry**: 28% (2.216 koz) – with an expected -9% decline
- **Jewelry**: 25% (1.983 koz) – with 2% growth
- **Investments**: 6% (420 koz) – with 7% growth

Supply is expected to grow by only about 1%, mainly due to structural production issues. However, the recycling market could grow by up to 12% in 2025 and partially alleviate shortages.

**Overall forecast: Neutral to slightly positive.** The **Platinpreis** could remain stable or continue to rise—especially if industrial demand exceeds the expected -9%. A major uncertainty is the US-China trade relations and their impact on industrial production.

**Important warning (18. Juli 2025)**: After massive price gains since the beginning of the year, increased consolidation risk exists. Besides genuine market deficits and dollar weakness, speculative bubbles have also formed. Profit-taking could push prices down. Lease rates for platinum should be monitored as an indicator.

## How active traders can trade platinum effectively

For active traders, the high volatility of **Platin** offers interesting opportunities compared to other precious metals. A proven strategy is trend following with moving averages:

Using a fast (10er) and a slow (30er) moving average: When the fast MA crosses above the slow MA from below, it’s a buy signal. For example, with 5x leverage, a position can be built. When the fast MA crosses below the slow MA again, it’s time to sell.

**Key risk management:**

- Risk only 1-2% of total capital per trade
- Always set a stop-loss (e.g., 2% below entry price)

**Example calculation:**
- Total capital: €10,000
- Max risk per trade (1%): €100
- Stop-loss: 2% below entry price
- Leverage: 5x
- 2% price loss = 10% position loss with leverage
- Max position size: €1,000

## Platinum as a portfolio addition for conservative investors

Those who prefer less aggressive trading can include **Platin** as a diversifier in their portfolio. The metal has its own supply and demand dynamics and sometimes moves counter to stocks—ideal as a hedge for a US equity portfolio.

Suitable instruments: platinum ETCs/ETFs, physical **Platin**, or mining stocks. The portfolio share should be determined individually, with regular rebalancing to keep volatility in check.