Merlin Rothfeld
Online Trading Academy
As their value continues to increase exponentially, more and more people are talking about Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple and the many other cryptocurrencies that are being created every day. But what are they exactly? How do you purchase them? Where do you keep them and who will accept them as payment? Watch this webinar with our expert, Merlin Rothfeld, to learn the basics of cryptocurrencies.
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Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD maintains position above 1.0400, volumes remain light on New Year Eve
EUR/USD gains ground on Tuesday, trading near 1.0410 during the Asian session after posting losses on the previous day. The EUR/USD pair's rebound can be attributed to a subdued US Dollar following weaker Treasury yields.
GBP/USD stabilizes around 1.2550 in dull trading
GBP/USD turned south and dropped toward 1.2500 after reaching a 10-day-high above 1.2600 earlier in the day. The pair recovered as fears eased and stabilized around 1.2550 in holiday-thinned trading. Demand for safety skews the risk to the downside.
USD/JPY pulls back, knocks back below 157.00
USD/JPY corkscrewed on Monday, backsliding seven-tenths of one percent and getting knocked back below the 157.00 handle as markets push back into the midrange ahead of the midweek New Year’s holiday closures. The year-end holiday session is in full swing, and broad-market volumes remain low.
Editors’ Picks
AUD/USD moves little due to thin trading ahead of New Year holiday
The Australian Dollar remains tepid against the US Dollar following the release of mixed NBS Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index data from China on Tuesday. As close trade partners, any fluctuations in China's economy tend to impact Australian markets.
USD/JPY pulls back, knocks back below 157.00
USD/JPY corkscrewed on Monday, backsliding seven-tenths of one percent and getting knocked back below the 157.00 handle as markets push back into the midrange ahead of the midweek New Year’s holiday closures. The year-end holiday session is in full swing, and broad-market volumes remain low.
Gold price set to finish the year with gains, driven by bank purchases, geopolitical tensions
Gold price holds ground after two days of losses amid thin trading volume on Monday. Gold prices are set to finish the year with an impressive 27% gain, representing their strongest annual performance since 2010.
These three narratives could fuel crypto in 2025, experts say
Crypto market experienced higher adoption and inflow of institutional capital in 2024. Experts predict the trends to look forward to in 2025, as the market matures and the Bitcoin bull run continues.
Three Fundamentals: Year-end flows, Jobless Claims and ISM Manufacturing PMI stand out Premium
Money managers may adjust their portfolios ahead of the year-end. Weekly US Jobless Claims serve as the first meaningful release in 2025. The ISM Manufacturing PMI provides an initial indication ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls.
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