EUR/USD: War headlines and US employment to set the tone Premium
The EUR/USD pair ends the week around 1.1530, barely below its opening but off the peak at 1.1640. Widespread optimism on Monday was diluted as days went by, and financial markets moved once again on war-related headlines.
Gold: Middle East uncertainty doesn’t allow Gold to recover Premium
Gold (XAU/USD) fell sharply to near the $4,100 mark but managed to reverse its direction as markets grew hopeful for a truce in the Middle East.
GBP/USD: Pound Sterling remains vulnerable amid Mideast crisis Premium
The Pound Sterling (GBP) showed some resilience against the US Dollar (USD), holding gains from the previous week’s recovery, when the Bank of England (BoE) opted for a hawkish hold.
Bitcoin: The uncertainty from war (finally) weighs
Bitcoin (BTC) slips below $69,000 as of writing on Friday, nearly wiping out its recovery from earlier this week.
DEEPER DIVE
Deal or no deal? US President Trump could send Silver to $46 Premium
May you live in interesting times, the Chinese curse says. Well, here we are living those interesting times. United States President Donald Trump’s desire to ‘Make America Great Again’ is reaching concerning thresholds with no zenith in sight.
From lows to lows: The Indian Rupee’s downward spiral has no end in sight Premium
The Indian Rupee is slipping deeper into uncharted territory, hitting a fresh record low against the US Dollar and keeping the dubious title of Asia's worst-performing currency.
XRP’s $88 billion question: Real utility or just misplaced belief?
XRP has one of the most loyal communities in the crypto space. That conviction has helped it survive the woes from lawsuits and bear markets.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
XRP extends fourth day of losses as bearish pressure persists
Ripple (XRP) is trading in a largely bearish environment, extending its correction to $1.34, notably below its weekly open at $1.38. Sellers have remained in control since the failed attempt at $1.61, aligning with the March peak.
Ondo Price Forecast: Recovery follows Franklin Templeton’s partnership, bullish signals grow
Ondo continues to rise for the fifth straight day, bringing its total gains to roughly 12% so far this week. Onboarding Franklin Templeton’s $1.7 trillion in financial products as tokenized Real-World Assets on Ondo fuels Ondo's Total Value Locked.
Three reasons why the Official Trump meme coin could hit new year-to-date lows
Official Trump price continues its decline on Friday, extending the correction for the second consecutive week. Santiment data shows that certain large whales are reducing their exposure to TRUMP tokens, fueling selling pressure.
STOCKS
How to screen for quality stocks in a market sell-off
When markets turn lower, almost everything gets marked down together at first. That can make good companies look no different from fragile ones. But price weakness on its own does not create value.
Nasdaq 100 rebound looks strong… or is it just a trap?
The Nasdaq 100 spent the past few sessions recovering strongly from its November lows, rebounding from 24,307 and climbing back into the 25,100–25,150 mid-range zone. While the candles look convincing, the broader picture reveals a different story: the index remains trapped inside a 4H range structure.
WEEKLY FORECAST
EUR/USD: War headlines and US employment to set the tone Premium
The EUR/USD pair ends the week around 1.1530, barely below its opening but off the peak at 1.1640. Widespread optimism on Monday was diluted as days went by, and financial markets moved once again on war-related headlines.
Gold: Middle East uncertainty doesn’t allow Gold to recover Premium
Gold (XAU/USD) fell sharply to near the $4,100 mark but managed to reverse its direction as markets grew hopeful for a truce in the Middle East.
GBP/USD: Pound Sterling remains vulnerable amid Mideast crisis Premium
The Pound Sterling (GBP) showed some resilience against the US Dollar (USD), holding gains from the previous week’s recovery, when the Bank of England (BoE) opted for a hawkish hold.
Bitcoin: The uncertainty from war (finally) weighs
Bitcoin (BTC) slips below $69,000 as of writing on Friday, nearly wiping out its recovery from earlier this week.
US Dollar: Holding firm as inflation risks return Premium
The US Dollar (USD) has regained its shine this week, allowing the favourable macro picture to remain unchanged.
Week ahead – US jobs report eyed as Iran war wipes out Fed rate cut bets
Middle East conflict to remain primary driver amid peace efforts. US payrolls report in focus as Fed rate cut hopes fade. Other US data, including ISM PMIs, to shed further light on US economy.
EDUCATION
Battle-tested opening range breakout for day traders
Have you ever tried trading the opening range break but ended up confused, stopped out, or just guessing where to enter? That's not a discipline problem. That's a strategy problem — and it's costing you money every single morning.
Process over prediction
Retail trading culture often revolves around prediction. Where is price going next? Is this the breakout? Has the reversal started?
PRESS RELEASES
XRP News: ConfluxCapital's quantitative strategy helps XRP holders accelerate earnings
In the volatile cryptocurrency market, the key to steady asset growth has never been luck, but strategy. More and more investors are realizing that relying solely on subjective judgment is insufficient for sustained profits.
STARTRADER introduces 24/5 us stock trading, expanding access to extended-hours markets
STARTRADER has introduced 24/5 trading on 20 of the most actively traded US stocks. The new instruments, identified by a ".24H" suffix under a dedicated US.24H security group, are now live across STARTRADER's trading platforms.
Picking the wrong prop trading challenge is costing traders more than they think. Propinder launches to fix that
Barcelona, March 26, 2026. FXStreet has launched Propinder (https://propinder.com/), a free prop firm comparison tool designed to help traders find prop trading challenges that actually match how they trade.