The eScrap space is experiencing a shakeup like we’ve never seen before. Supply is flooding the global market, but demand isn’t keeping pace—and the fallout is real.
Copper prices have plunged 20–25% just this past week. Margin calls are surging. LME and COMEX are in a tailspin. Tariffs aren’t helping. It’s created a pricing environment that’s become nearly impossible to forecast.
What’s worse? Buyers are locking in one number, then ghosting or coming back weeks later offering far less—citing the latest market dive as justification. And in this climate, who can blame them?
We’ve weathered downturns before, but this is different. We’re navigating uncertainty, volatility, and downward pressure all at once. It’s messy—and it’s reshaping how deals are made in real time.
If you’re seeing similar shifts, I’d welcome your take.