# Palladium's 2025 Roadmap: Why This Precious Metal Could Stay Under Pressure
Palladium has seen better days. After peaking at $3,002/oz back in February 2022, it's been in a gradual decline. Last year it bounced around the $900-$1,100 range, with a brief October spike to $1,200 when the US ramped up sanctions on Russian metals. Now traders are asking: what's next for palladium in 2025?
# # The Auto Sector Dilemma
Here's the core issue—80% of palladium demand comes from car makers who use it in catalytic converters. Problem is, electric vehicles don't need palladium at all. While overall vehi
Palladium has seen better days. After peaking at $3,002/oz back in February 2022, it's been in a gradual decline. Last year it bounced around the $900-$1,100 range, with a brief October spike to $1,200 when the US ramped up sanctions on Russian metals. Now traders are asking: what's next for palladium in 2025?
# # The Auto Sector Dilemma
Here's the core issue—80% of palladium demand comes from car makers who use it in catalytic converters. Problem is, electric vehicles don't need palladium at all. While overall vehi