Platinum Price Forecast & Long-term Predictions

Investing in platinum is different from investing in other precious metals. It is primarily an industrial and jewelry commodity rather than an investment asset. It is essential to consider the smaller volume of the market. This applies to both spot trading and futures transactions.

By its properties, this metal somewhat resembles gold. Due to what it is proper for jewelry manufacturing. Also platinoids are used in industry. However, with a few exceptions, their application is limited to the production of catalytic converters. Therefore, the price of platinum is highly dependent on the car market situation.

Diversification is the main purpose of adding such an asset to your portfolio. It is also proper for betting on a weakening dollar.

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Key Findings

Key information on the platinum price outlook is summarized below:

Price Today

2351.12$

Long-term price 2025-2030

2560.41$

  • The cost of platinum is largely determined by the supply and demand balance. But market expectations of a recession are making serious adjustments.
  • The best time to invest in this metal is during periods of economic growth. During such periods, the demand for this metal is growing.
  • Platinum also plays an important role in hydrogen energy. Therefore, the development of the latter will lead to an increase in quotations.
  • The expectations for the next 4 weeks are neutral.

Platinum Price for Today

Growth

At the moment, metal quotations are on the rise. It can be an excellent asset for short-term investments and speculative deals. The increase in the price is fuelled by news about the reduction of production in South Africa. The region is the world supply leader. Problems in this region are leading to higher shortages.

Further forecast is positive. The movement of quotations depends on several factors. The key one is the state of the global economy. The situation in China is no less important. This country is the main platinum consumer.

Minimum forecast cost

1744.4 USD

Maximum Forecast Value

1928.02 USD

% value change

0.46%

Platinum Technical Analysis

To make a platinum price forecast, you can use technical analysis tools. To do so, there are such popular methods as:


Below is a recommendation to buy/sell this asset. It is based on the data of the most popular technical market analysis tools.

On the weekly time frame chart, the quotes reach the upper line of the Bollinger Bands indicator. RSI and MACD oscillators signal to buy. On the lower time frames there are also buy signals.

It allows experts to promise growth of quotations in the nearest months. There are reasons to believe that the upward trend observed since the beginning of February will continue. Platinum's rating is Strong Buy.

If the uptrend breaks, support levels may come at $928.2, $913.00, $901.10.

Below is a recommendation to buy/sell platinum. It is based on the data of the most popular technical market analysis tools.

Strong
buy
0 sell
0 neutral
0 buy
Buy
16.67% Sell
33.33% Neutral
50% Buy

Oscillators

Neutral

Buy: 0%

Sell: 33.33%

Neutral: 66.67%

Moving Averages

Strong Buy

Buy: 100%

Sell: 0%

Neutral: 0%

Trend Indicators

Header Sell Neutral Buy Action
Moving Averages

0%

0%

100%

Strong Buy
Oscillators

33.33%

66.67%

0%

Neutral

Oscillators

Name Value Action
RSI(14)

74.65

Neutral
Stochastic %K (14, 3, 3)

38.15

Neutral
Stochastic RSI Fast (3, 3, 14, 14)

38.15

Neutral
Williams Percent Range (14)

-11.05

Sell
CCI(20)

143.13

Sell
Ultimate Oscillator (7, 14, 28)

60.79

Neutral

Moving Averages

Period Simple Exponential
MA10

2009.57

2078.3

MA20

1776.68

1854.26

MA30

1640.11

1708.86

MA50

1398.35

1523.27

MA100

1180.12

1304.74

MA200

1064.72

1154.85

Pivot Points

Pivot Classic Fibonacci Camarilla Woodie Demark
Middle 1837.645 1837.645 1837.645 1890.45625 1997.85875
S3 - 255.906 1702.695775 - -
S2 255.906 860.130298 1847.6885166667 308.71725 -
S1 1196.79 1233.420702 1992.6812583333 1302.4125 1517.2175
R1 2778.529 2441.869298 2282.6667416667 2884.1515 3098.9565
R2 3419.384 2815.159702 2427.6594833333 3472.19525 -
R3 5001.123 3419.384 2572.652225 4465.8905 -

Fundamental analysis

There is a table with prices for the main metals below. It allows you to compare the dynamics of platinum quotations with gold etc.

Price Day Month Year Date
Gold 4666.48 USD +70.39 +1.53% +7.87% +72.66% 19.01.2026
Silver 92.83 USD +2.69 +2.99% +40.98% +205.72% 19.01.2026
Palladium 1821.95 USD -3.32 -0.18% +4.43% +90.92% 19.01.2026
Platinum 2351.12 USD +10.70 +0.46% +19.73% +147.06% 19.01.2026
Copper 5.88 USD +0.031 +0.53% +8.14% +35.24% 19.01.2026
Aluminum 3139.44 USD +6.55 +0.21% +7.20% +17.59% 19.01.2026
Zinc 3207.83 USD +6.55 +0.20% +4.72% +9.16% 19.01.2026
Nickel 17905 USD +280.00 +1.59% +26.76% +13.04% 17.01.2026

Where will be Platinum in 5 years

Growth

The analysts’ promises for 2024 and beyond is positive. Growing scarcity is the main driver of this. The reduction in consumption by industry is unlikely to compensate for it. Despite expectations, on the contrary, the demand for this metal is growing.

The World Platinum Investment Council issued another forecast in January 2024. According to WPIC, the shortage of the metal will soon amount to 12% of annual consumption. That is, it will be higher than last year. This allows us to hope that the current price will not last long.

Experts believe that quotations will start to grow. A steady upward trend is expected in the following years. Forecasts promise to bring the cost closer to the historical maximum. A number of experts are convinced that the potential of this metal has not been fully appreciated by the market.

Date Min forecast price Max forecast price Change
01.12.2026 2382.698 USD 2458.141 USD +69.3 USD (2.86%)
01.12.2027 2475.807 USD 2547.763 USD +91.37 USD (3.64%)
01.12.2028 2568.329 USD 2636.778 USD +90.77 USD (3.49%)
01.12.2029 2661.170 USD 2735.144 USD +95.6 USD (3.54%)
01.12.2030 2753.595 USD 2826.968 USD +92.12 USD (3.3%)
01.01.2031 2829.508 USD 2837.249 USD +43.1 USD (1.52%)

Platinum Price Prediction 2026

Falling

A bearish trend awaits quotations in 2026. Many experts predict the metal to fall below the 2024-2025 positions. There are predictions that the price will be near five-year lows.

The main reasons for this are:

  1. growing interest in palladium as a replacement for platinum in catalysers;
  2. reduced production of diesel vehicles requiring platinum;
  3. negative expectations regarding the overall economic situation.
Date Min forecast price Max forecast price Change
01.03.2026 2372.334 USD 2384.721 USD +27.41 USD (1.15%)
01.04.2026 2387.690 USD 2411.292 USD +20.96 USD (0.87%)
01.05.2026 2403.703 USD 2415.033 USD +9.88 USD (0.41%)
01.06.2026 2401.363 USD 2413.141 USD -2.12 USD (-0.09%)
01.07.2026 2402.032 USD 2407.701 USD -2.39 USD (-0.1%)
01.08.2026 2388.227 USD 2401.842 USD -9.83 USD (-0.41%)
01.09.2026 2376.090 USD 2401.856 USD -6.06 USD (-0.25%)
01.10.2026 2374.867 USD 2387.218 USD -7.93 USD (-0.33%)
01.11.2026 2379.780 USD 2388.904 USD +3.3 USD (0.14%)
01.12.2026 2382.698 USD 2458.141 USD +36.08 USD (1.49%)

Platinum Price Prediction 2027

Growth

Experts predict the price to rise at the end of the five-year cycle. Such expectations are based on the belief in a recovery in the car manufacturers' activity.

The jewelry industry's demand will also be a bullish factor. Investor interest in alternative assets is equally important. In fact, it accounts for a small share of the market. But still this factor is able to push quotations upwards.

Date Min forecast price Max forecast price Change
01.01.2027 2433.073 USD 2467.161 USD +99 USD (4.04%)
01.02.2027 2434.673 USD 2465.316 USD -0.12 USD (-0.01%)
01.03.2027 2464.847 USD 2478.720 USD +21.79 USD (0.88%)
01.04.2027 2479.653 USD 2504.106 USD +20.1 USD (0.81%)
01.05.2027 2496.516 USD 2507.623 USD +10.19 USD (0.41%)
01.06.2027 2494.093 USD 2506.530 USD -1.76 USD (-0.07%)
01.07.2027 2494.622 USD 2500.358 USD -2.82 USD (-0.11%)
01.08.2027 2480.881 USD 2495.554 USD -9.27 USD (-0.37%)
01.09.2027 2469.733 USD 2495.009 USD -5.85 USD (-0.24%)
01.10.2027 2467.802 USD 2480.088 USD -8.43 USD (-0.34%)
01.11.2027 2472.452 USD 2482.060 USD +3.31 USD (0.13%)
01.12.2027 2475.807 USD 2547.763 USD +34.53 USD (1.37%)

Platinum Price Prediction 2028

For 2028, both bearish and bullish scenarios are being made. The WPIC predicts a deficit of 500,000 ounces in 2028, which will lead to a reduction in metal reserves and an increase in prices.

Target prices from various analysts include:

  • Long Forecast expects a peak price level of $1258 at the beginning of the year, followed by a gradual decline;
  • Coin Price Forecast predicts a rise to $1,429 by the end of 2028;
  • Macquarie predicts levels around $1250.

Bears anticipate that the growth rate of demand for the metal will slow down. This is expected to result in prices falling below $900. Additionally, bearish models take into account trends from the last decade, which was unfavorable for the market.

Date Min forecast price Max forecast price Change
01.01.2028 2526.026 USD 2559.770 USD +191.78 USD (7.54%)
01.02.2028 2526.990 USD 2557.387 USD -0.71 USD (-0.03%)
01.03.2028 2557.631 USD 2571.717 USD +22.49 USD (0.88%)
01.04.2028 2575.580 USD 2596.729 USD +21.48 USD (0.83%)
01.05.2028 2589.474 USD 2600.061 USD +8.61 USD (0.33%)
01.06.2028 2586.876 USD 2599.805 USD -1.43 USD (-0.06%)
01.07.2028 2588.007 USD 2592.955 USD -2.86 USD (-0.11%)
01.08.2028 2573.774 USD 2589.060 USD -9.06 USD (-0.35%)
01.09.2028 2561.031 USD 2587.859 USD -6.97 USD (-0.27%)
01.10.2028 2560.791 USD 2572.774 USD -7.66 USD (-0.3%)
01.11.2028 2565.297 USD 2575.050 USD +3.39 USD (0.13%)
01.12.2028 2568.329 USD 2636.778 USD +32.38 USD (1.24%)

Long-Term Platinum Price Forecast 2030 to 2050

Experts consider this metal to be an asset proper for the investment portfolio diversification. The long-term price forecast is positive. It is obvious that in 2050 its value will be much higher than the current one. There are several reasons for this:

  1. Increase in demand due to the transition to a "hydrogen economy". The term was coined as a counterbalance to the "hydrocarbon economy". According to eco-activists, hydrogen can completely replace fossil fuels. Platinum is needed to catalyze energy cells. It is believed that this application will replace its use in neutralisers for diesel powered vehicles.
  2. Reduced supply. The main reason is operational challenges at mines in South Africa. This region is the world's main platinum supplier. In addition, this metal reserves are much smaller than those of gold and silver.
  3. Rising investment demand. The correlation of securities has been increasing in recent years. Market participants are expected to see platinum as a way to diversify.

It is argued that the real commodity is a defense against the depreciation of the US dollar. This metal is generally not recommended as a way to save money during periods of high inflation. But its advantage is that it has intrinsic value. Its price cannot fall to zero.

Platinum Projections For Next 10 Years

The global platinum market size is projected to reach USD 11.95 billion by 2031.

During the next 10 years, experts foresee a long-term increase of the asset's quotations. Given its background, local or medium-term corrections are possible. In particular at the beginning of the decade. But eventually the drawdowns will be redeemed.

The consensus forecast for the value in 2033 is about $2000. That's about 140% higher than the current prices. Thus, this metal is unlikely to help boost capital much. The returns expected are not much higher than the broad stock market. And the risks involved are considerably higher.

On the horizon of 10 years, platinum can be considered only as a diversification tool. Nevertheless, some experts believe in the rapid development of green hydrogen energy. Under their predictions, the value of this metal is severely undervalued.

Platinum price prediction 2030

In the year 2030, analysts promise to see the troy ounce in the range of $1500-$1600. This is only 90 per cent higher than the current level. Moreover, it is noticeably lower than the historical maximums.

There are also more optimistic experts. They call figures of $3500-$4000 per ounce. But such a prediction of platinum prices forecast 2030 looks too optimistic.

It is believed that the cost of this metal is determined by the supply and demand ratio. But the year of 2023 has demonstrated other factors to be stronger. Despite the growing deficit, quotations are not going up. Therefore, a moderate expectations look more likely.

Platinum forecast 2040

The expectations for 2040 are positive. Experts believe that the metal's value will definitely be higher than the current one. The main bullish factors:

  • inflation, driving all real asset prices upwards;
  • decline in reserves;
  • hydrogen energy development.

A separate question is the growth rates of quotations. Most analysts agree upon the fact that they will remain modest. The consensus forecast is 10-15% per year on average, taking into account local drawdowns. They fail to promise multiple appreciation of platinum like gold.

The situation may change radically when new technologies appear. When demand for the metal increases, its value will rise more than expected.

Platinum Future price 2050

Experts give an optimistic outlook for 2050. Most analysts believe that the demand for the metal will grow over the long horizon. They also believe that its scarcity will start to have a serious impact on the market.

When such a thing happens, this metal will prove to be a good long-term investment. But the longer the time horizon, the less reliable are the forecasts of futures prices. Therefore, experts find it difficult to give exact figures.

Analysts note that since 2015, the cost has been moving within a narrow range. It is less volatile than gold quotations. Therefore, this investment instrument is recommended for diversification and hedging.

About Platinum

Platinum

Platinum is the third most popular precious metal. But investing in this asset has a number of peculiarities that need to be taken into account:

  1. It is an industrial jewelry commodity. It has low investment demand. Bullion bars and coins account for only 10-15% of production.
  2. The asset is less liquid than gold and silver due to lower investor interest.
  3. The main reserves are in South Africa. The level of production is highly dependent on the situation in this region.

More than 40% of mined is used to produce catalytic converters for diesel powered vehicles. The strengthening position of eco-activists has a twofold impact on the consumption of this metal.

On the one hand, electric cars are replacing diesel. On the other hand, the hydrogen economy cannot do without platinum. Therefore, the demand for the metal in the future will depend on the future course of green energy development.

The jewelry industry is the second largest consumer. It accounts for more than a third of the mined volume. China plays the leading role. Global consumption depends, among other things, on the popularity of platinum jewelry.

These factors have a stronger influence on quotations than stock exchange speculation. But one should remember that metal is a good diversification option. It can be used to hedge the risks of investing in other metals. It has a negative correlation with gold (insignificant) and palladium (quite noticeable).

Platinum began to be used as an investment asset only in the second half of the XX century. Nowadays, one can invest in it in a large number of ways. For example, through:

Platinum Price History Chart

Key dates

Year 2008

In February 2008, the cost of platinum reached an all-time high of $2150. This year was characterized by a shortage of physical metal. At the same time, there was high market volatility. As a result of the crisis, the price more than halved by September 2008 (to $1000).

Year 2011

In April 2011, the cost of a troy ounce of platinum reached $1875. This is the maximum shown by quotations after 2008. Since then, the metal price has been in a pronounced downtrend, which lasted until 2015.

Year 2015

The bearish cycle in the platinum market has come to an end. Quotes have moved into a prolonged sideways trend. The price of an ounce as of December 2015 practically remained the same as in November 2023.

What Influences Platinum Price

State of economy

It is primarily an industrial and jewelry metal. When the market expects a recession and lower production, the value falls. Demand from the jewelry industry is also unstable. Platinum is now cheaper than gold, and items made of it are not considered elite.

Supply and demand ratio

When production fails to cover consumption, there is a threat of shortages. Amid fears of a shortage of physical metal, the price rises. But when this is accompanied by expectations of a recession, there is little or no impact on quotations. This was clearly seen in 2008 and 2023.

The problems in South Africa have a direct impact on mining. It can be argued that the price of the metal depends on the well-being of this region. But this only happens when the global economic situation is stable.

Technical achievements

Advances in technology are creating new applications for this metal. As a result, its value is increasing. Hence, quotations are also rising. For example, hydrogen energy is one of the newest applications.

"Green" policy

As emissions regulations have become stricter, the need for platinum neutralisers has grown. But the growing popularity of electric vehicles is jeopardizing the popularity of this metal.

Market situation

The cost rises when palladium, gold and oil prices drop. This is due to the fact that platinum consumption by industry increases during such periods.

Is Platinum A Good Investment

Short-term

(1-6 month)

The expectations for the next week are positive. Instruments related to it are an excellent option for short-term investments. Bearish trend in the market is unlikely. Metal quotations are trending upwards. Investors' increasing interest in alternative assets contributes to this.

Medium-term

(6-12 month)

On the horizon of 6-12 months, the value of an ounce is expected to grow. Many experts believe that the market will show a bullish trend. They argue that production is declining and consumption of the metal is growing. Technical indicators also point to the advisability of investing in this asset.

Long-term

(1 year+)

The expectations for 2024 and beyond are positive. The market is anticipated to grow. At the moment, the metal is undervalued. Industry specialists expect the price of an ounce to remain above $1000 in the future. Many predict a return to the $1800-$2000 levels.

FAQ

Where is the platinum price heading?

In the second half of 2023, quotations have been declining. Small regional rises failed to bring the price back to the $1,000 mark. But experts predict a reversal of the trend.

Is platinum a good investment for the future?

Since 2015, quotations of this metal have been in a sidewall. It brings no profit to long-term investors. But experts believe that asset is now undervalued. The current moment is proper for long-term investments.

Why is platinum going down in value?

This most often happens during economic crises. The value also falls when production exceeds the demand level.

Will platinum ever be worth more than gold?

Such a period has already taken place in the past. But it is not likely to happen again. There are no fundamental factors for such a return. It may happen when production levels fall sharply.

What is the best precious metal to buy right now?

For the precious metals market beginners, experts recommend investing in gold. Platinum is proper for those who have positions in other alternative assets. It is used primarily for diversification purposes.

How much will platinum be worth in 2030?

Analysts now promise more modest figures than a few years ago. The average forecast for 2030 is at the level of $1500-$1600. But more optimistic predictions can also be found.

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