Oh yes, if the demand for the elite visa increases over time, so could the price. One concern I have is the possibility or the probability of an outbreak of war in the region due to China's recalcitrance and growing animosity toward its neighbors. Just yesterday it was announced that the Indian Navy would join Vietnam in the South China Sea for some exercises.. Trump is going to be in there for another 4 years, and he would step up to the plate if China decided to attack Taiwan..
One good thing is that I can apply before the end of the year and then wait another month or two until I am accepted, and then thereafter I have a month in order to pay. That would give some time to see what's going on in terms of possible lockdowns etc