Platico Insights.
Platinum the better gold
Platinum isn’t the “new gold” anymore — but it might be the better gold. In 2025, gold climbed ~75%, while platinum surged ~150%, reflecting stronger fundamentals: scarce above-ground stock, low production, no short-term supply increase, and a price still far below gold.
Platinum Beyond Industrial Use
Platinum, which shares many traits with gold, is excluded from central bank reserves under current IMF categorisation due to its industrial use, not lack of value or liquidity. Recognition as a reserve asset could diversify holdings but this hinges on formal policy change.
From Gold to Platinum and Silver: The Rise of Platinum and Silver Metal-Backed Finance
Gold remains the benchmark collateral asset, yet in 2025, platinum and silver are increasingly used in loans and bonds worldwide. Belarus, India, and Russia lead new initiatives, while specialist lenders and industrial markets report rising demand for platinum-secured financing. This shift signals growing trust in platinum and silver as mainstream stores of value and collateral.
