Copper is a soft, malleable and ductile precious metal that plays a key role in technology, making it a valuable commodity to trade. Physical copper can come in the form of bullion bars and coins, similar to gold or silver. Given that copper has high thermal and electric conductivity, most of its uses focus on electrical equipment, such as wiring and piping. Therefore, copper’s price is primarily affected by supply and demand from the construction and technology industries. Analyse our live copper price chart and start speculating on the price of copper through spread bets or CFDs.