2025 solely belonged to precious metals domains, with silver and gold taking the ultimate crown. However, it seems another noteworthy asset is now trying to fit in the queue, with copper making an official entry as the next asset about to go parabolic, per notable expert Chamath Palihapitiya.
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Why Copper May Emerge as the Best Trade for 2026
A new video uploaded by the Boring Business on X consisted of notable expert Chamath Palihapitiya stating the next breakout asset he thinks will take over the world. In the video, Palihapitiya was quick to note how the world has been underestimating copper, and the fact that it’s “the” most essential element for all major manufacturers could help the asset go parabolic in the near future.
Palihapitiya shared how copper is the most useful amenable asset available, and its shortage could really spike the global metal dynamics for years to come.
“We are still completely underestimating how short we are in terms of the global demand and supply dynamics of a handful of critical elements that we need. The asset that is set up to go absolutely parabolic is copper. The reason is that it is. At least as it stands today, the most useful, cheap, and amenable conductive material that we have. That material manifests in everything from our data centers to chips to our weapon systems. It is just everywhere, everywhere, everywhere.”
Current Status Update on Copper
Per a recent post by Barchart, copper prices are on the verge of spiking soon, with copper shortages surging by 10 million tonnes by 2040.
“The world will experience a copper shortage of 10 million tonnes by 2040. And pose a systemic risk to the global economy.” Warns S&P Global. 🚨🚨🚨
The metal’s prices have risen 40% recently, reaching an all-time high of $6 at press time.
“BREAKING: Copper prices surge to a new record high, now up +40% in 6 months. Every asset seems to be moving in a straight line higher. This is not a coincidence.”
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