8 травня індекс долара знизився на 0,28% – до 97,96 пункту. Протягом тижня він також опускався до 97,623 – найнижчого рівня з 27 лютого.

Головна причина полягає в тому, що ринок заклав менший ризик ескалації між США та Іраном. Після заяв Дональда Трампа про те, що перемир’я зберігається, інвестори скоротили попит на долар як захисну валюту. Частина покупців перейшла на євро, фунт, австралійський та новозеландський долар.

In 2026, investors are once again comparing gold and bitcoin as capital protection instruments. Both assets are often seen as an alternative to traditional currencies, but they behave differently in times of market volatility.

As of April 1, 2026, Ukraine's international reserves, according to preliminary data, amounted to $51.998 billion. Over the month, their volume decreased by 5%. The NBU explains this dynamics by foreign exchange interventions and foreign currency debt payments, which were only partially offset by external revenues and the placement of foreign currency government bonds.

On March 23, 2026, gold experienced one of the most notable sell-offs in recent memory. The precious metals market came under pressure due to a combination of factors: a stronger dollar, expectations for US rates, energy risks, and a nervous reaction to events around Iran and the Middle East.

According to Reuters, the spot price of gold was falling by more than 8% at the time, and later partially recovered its losses, although it still remained in a significant negative territory.

In early March, negotiations on the Clarity Act stalled again. Banks did not support the compromise promoted by the White House, and this increased doubts about whether Congress would be able to bring the bill to a final vote in 2026.

The Clarity Act is considered one of the key documents for the US crypto market. It is supposed to establish clear rules for digital assets, delineate the powers of regulators, and give companies clearer working conditions.

On Monday, the US dollar went down after the US Supreme Court ruled that the previously imposed broad tariffs went beyond its authority. For the FX market, this signals a change in the framework of trade policy and a new level of legal uncertainty.

After the verdict, Donald Trump announced a new "substitution" approach - a 15% blanket tariff on imports. The very fact that the instrument was quickly replaced increased expectations of further decisions and legal consequences.

Record gold prices in 2026 are the result of systemic changes in financial markets. The current growth is based on a clear logic and fundamental factors that have been developing for several years. We are talking about a systemic change in attitudes towards risk, currencies and debt in the global economy.

According to Yahoo Finance's data and analytics, gold is being bought simultaneously by central banks, funds, and private investors. It is important that these purchases do not depend on news hype - they fit into long-term strategies.

Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin USDT, has announced the purchase of 27 tons of physical goldin the fourth quarter of 2025. In this way, the company continues its strategy of diversifying reserves, gradually reducing its dependence solely on government bonds and cash.

According to the company, the gold is stored in specialized vaults and is part of the asset structure that ensures the stability of USDT. This is one of Tether's biggest steps towards real, non-fiat assets since the project's inception.

In 2025, the cryptocurrency market experienced significant fluctuations, ending the year with a decline in total capitalization, but with strong progress in the stablecoin and derivatives segments.

This analysis is based on data from CoinGecko and takes into account the impact of macroeconomic factors, from monetary policy to geopolitical events.

The US dollar is currently experiencing a noticeable weakening. This process has been going on for several quarters now and, according to many analysts, is not yet over. At the same time, the contours of a future recovery are already visible. Here's what it looks like now and what to expect in the near future.

Morgan Stanley analysts revised their forecast for gold prices, predicting slowdown in growth rates in the coming years. However, the overall trend remains positive, and by the end of 2026, the price could reach $4,800 per ounce. This is important information for investors, traders, and anyone who follows the precious metals market.

Such forecasts are based on macroeconomic factors that determine supply and demand in the gold market.

The year 2025 is already coming to an end, and Bitcoin continues to amaze: after a new all-time high of $109,200, it is holding its position above $108,000. The market is once again asking a familiar question:

Can BTC ever be worth one million dollars?

In 2025, the US dollar is weakening slightly, but may rise slightly by the end of the year. The DXY is currently hovering around 98.4. Support is at 96.5-97.0.

The main thing that can help the dollar is if the Fed (the US central bank) slows down its rate cuts or people start buying the dollar as a safe asset again.

The world's largest cryptocurrency surged at the beginning of the month as investors sought protection from the uncertainty surrounding a possible US government shutdown.

The Polish zloty continues to strengthen in the foreign exchange market, despite the National Bank of Poland's (NBP) key policy rate cut to 4.75%. The weakening US dollar is supporting the currencies of Central and Eastern Europe.

Washington, August 15, 2025 - The U.S. Treasury Department has officially announced that it will not purchase bitcoin to form the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). This was announced by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in an interview with Fox Business.

Amid the global economic uncertainty of 2025, investors are increasingly turning to precious metals as a means of capital protection. These assets remain popular due to their ability to retain value in times of inflation and geopolitical risks.

In addition to traditional metals, the cryptocurrency bitcoin is also attracting attention due to its rapid growth. Here is a detailed overview of the key investment options as of today, August 1, 2025.

On July 11, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) updated its historical record, rising above $118,000 per coin and continuing to grow.

10.06.2025 - A group of Ukrainian MPs has registered draft law No. 13356, which would allow the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) to include virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies, in the country's foreign exchange reserves.

Currently, BlackRock owns 57% of the world's bitcoin reserves. It is expected that by the end of next summer, BlackRock may become the largest bitcoin holder in the world, surpassing Satoshi Nakamoto.

One of the key steps in this direction is to prepare a legislative framework for regulating the cryptocurrency market.

The idea of creating central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is being actively discussed in the world. How will they affect traditional finance and the cryptocurrency market?

There is a real rivalry in the blockchain world: Ethereum, the long-time market leader, is facing new competitors, including Solana.

Bitcoin at a new high: global growth or temporary hype?

The analyst is confident that the trend is upward: support is at $70k, and if it continues, it will be close to a hundred.

The Trump administration is going to create a more "crypto-friendly" environment.

The new stablecoin is being issued by the Singaporean division of Paxos Digital, while DBS Bank has taken over cash management and storage of dollar reserves.

Ripple CEO predicts a reboot of the crypto industry after the US elections

The updated version of Hamster Kombat will feature a new interface. Players will be offered to manage new businesses, but don't think it's easy. The creation of virtual businesses will take several days, so you won't be able to relax.

Revenues of Ethereum staking participants have significantly decreased over the past six months. In September, they amounted to $174 million, which is 42% less than the March peak of $247 million.

With the Fed raising interest rates, the risk is no longer as attractive. After all, why take a risk with BTC, which can fall by tens of percent, if you can invest in something stable that will not collapse?

"Bitcoin has deflated, but I know it won't last long. The current situation can be compared to a rocket that is slightly descending before the last jerk. Yes, the numbers show that things are not so rosy, but wait until the end of the year," said Jamie Coates, crypto analyst at Real Vision.

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When trading cryptocurrencies, you cannot rely on intuition alone; technical analysis of the market is important, and charts are a tool for this. A cryptocurrency price chart visually displays all the necessary information about the development of the cryptocurrency price over a certain period of time, the mood around this asset, and its prospects.

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