📉 Palladium Plummets 9%: Is the 2025 Metals Moon Mission Over?
The "Unstoppable Rally" just hit a massive speed bump.
After an explosive 80% gain in 2025, Palladium took a violent 9% nosedive today, settling at $1,751 after an intraday crash of nearly 12%. For a metal that has been the poster child for the "Hybrid Comeback," this move has sent shockwaves through the precious metals market.
🚗 Why the Sudden Brake?
The 2025 bull case for Palladium was built on a simple reality: The EV revolution slowed down. As consumers pivoted back to hybrids, demand for catalytic converters skyrocketed, catching supply chains off guard.
However, today’s crash reveals the double-edged sword of holiday trading. With "thin liquidity" (fewer buyers and sellers active), even small sell orders can trigger a massive price
collapse.
⚔️ The Great Trader Divide
The market is officially split on what happens next:
The Warning Sign: Popular analyst Crypto Rover warns this could be the "Early Top Signal"—not just for Palladium, but for Gold and Silver, suggesting the entire metals sector is overheated.
The Buying Opportunity: The Long Investor is calling this a "Healthy Pullback," arguing that after an 80% run, a 10% correction is the fuel needed for the next leg up.
💎 The Ripple Effect
Palladium wasn’t alone in the red:
Platinum eased 3.5% to $2,270.
Gold & Silver dipped from their recent record highs.
The Big Question: Is this a holiday "flash sale" or the beginning of a cold winter for precious metals?
