AI Price Hikes Extend to Niche Storage: SLC NAND Up 120%

The price of SLC NAND is expected to increase again this year due to structural shortages caused by the discontinuation of production by original manufacturers. Prices for SLC NAND are expected to increase further this year, with projections indicating a rise of up to 20% due to supply shortages. The trend is currently the 10th most trending topic on CLS Finance. Prices for Single-Level Cell (SLC) NAND flash memory are increasing due to supply shortages. The AI industry's demand for high-performance storage is driving up prices for SLC NAND. The trend of AI-driven price increases has reached niche storage markets, with SLC NAND prices expected to rise by 120% within the year. The SLC NAND market is experiencing a trend of polarization, with smaller pharmacies being phased out while leading chain pharmacies see profit recovery due to improved operational efficiency. The trend is particularly in China's semiconductor sector, which is experiencing polarization. The current market situation shows Bitcoin prices fluctuating, with some investors remaining cautious despite price increases. The CLS Finance China feed indicated this trend, with the issue ranking seventh among trending topics. The Hyperliquid HYPE token experienced a price increase of 16.9% over the past 24 hours, reaching $45.61. Rising AI chip prices are causing supply chain issues for niche storage products, leading to production halts and structural shortages for SLC NAND.