EUR/USD: Fragile optimism pressures the US Dollar Premium
Gold: Bulls take action on growing optimism about a permanent US-Iran truce Premium
Gold (XAU/USD) started the week on the back foot but managed to reverse its direction.
GBP/USD: Pound Sterling sees bullish consolidation ahead of a Big week Premium
The Pound Sterling (GBP) built on the recovery against the US Dollar (USD) and refreshed two-month highs near 1.3600, but sellers quickly jumped in. Despite the late pullback, GBP/USD booked the second straight weekly gain, thanks to another leg higher heading into the weekend.
Bitcoin: BTC textbook breakout move in play
Bitcoin (BTC) extends gains, up 6% so far this week, trading above $75,000 on Friday, with a technical bullish breakout pattern scenario in play. Easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East further boosted risk sentiment, driving assets such as BTC higher.
DEEPER DIVE
Does it really matter who Satoshi is?
The recent investigation by the New York Times has put the focus back on Bitcoin’s creator. Little is known about Satoshi’s true identity – whether it was one individual, a team, or even a collective –, so speculation and theories have been circulating in the markets. But does this really matter for traders?
AUD/NZD: The one-sided trade that may be about to flip Premium
The story between the two antipodean currencies has been remarkably one-sided over the past year. Since mid-2025, the Australian Dollar (AUD) has steadily gained ground against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD), pushing AUD/NZD toward levels not seen in more than a decade. Will this trend continue, or is it time for a reversal?
3.4% in 12 months: what are US consumers bracing for?
The Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of New York's Survey of Consumer Expectations (SCE) for March showed one-year-ahead inflation expectations jumping to 3.4%, up 0.4 percentage points from February's 3.0% reading.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Ripple holds above critical threshold as risk-on sentiment expands
Ripple (XRP) is trading at $1.44 at the time of writing on Friday, its upside seemingly capped by its weekly peak around $1.47. Still, the overall tone remains bullish as the remittance token holds above key support levels at $1.40 and $1.30.
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP hold near weekly highs amid ETF inflows, US-Iran talk hopes
Bitcoin is extending gains above $75,000 at the time of writing on Frida. Altcoins, including Ethereum and Ripple, signal a positive outlook, with ETH sitting above $2,350 and XRP near its weekly high of $1.46.
Bitcoin Weekly Forecast: BTC textbook breakout move in play
Bitcoin extends gains, up 6% so far this week, trading above $75,000 on Friday, with a technical bullish breakout pattern scenario in play. Easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East further boosted risk sentiment, driving assets such as BTC higher.
STOCKS
Netflix stock crashes after streamer misses EPS consensus by 8% Premium
Netflix (NFLX) stock sank over 9% late Thursday after the king of streaming missed Wall Street's consensus earnings estimate for the first quarter. Netflix issued GAAP EPS of $1.23, which missed the consensus by $0.11. NFLX sank from its close at $107.88 to momentarily below $98.00.
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: Fragile optimism pressures the US Dollar Premium
Gold: Bulls take action on growing optimism about a permanent US-Iran truce Premium
Gold (XAU/USD) started the week on the back foot but managed to reverse its direction.
GBP/USD: Pound Sterling sees bullish consolidation ahead of a Big week Premium
The Pound Sterling (GBP) built on the recovery against the US Dollar (USD) and refreshed two-month highs near 1.3600, but sellers quickly jumped in. Despite the late pullback, GBP/USD booked the second straight weekly gain, thanks to another leg higher heading into the weekend.
Bitcoin: BTC textbook breakout move in play
Bitcoin (BTC) extends gains, up 6% so far this week, trading above $75,000 on Friday, with a technical bullish breakout pattern scenario in play. Easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East further boosted risk sentiment, driving assets such as BTC higher.
USD/JPY: Stuck in a range as Hormuz risks counter Iran diplomacy hopes Premium
The USD/JPY pair builds on the previous day's goodish rebound from the 158.25 region, or over a one-week trough, and gains some follow-through positive traction on Friday.
Week ahead – Data to switch focus from US-Iran optimism to war impact
March CPI due in Canada, Japan, New Zealand and UK. Flash April PMIs also on tap ahead of central bank decisions. Kevin Warsh’s Senate hearing to likely overshadow US data.
EDUCATION
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Prop trading comparison sites: Propinder vs PropFirmMatch
The rise of prop trading firms has created opportunity, but also confusion. With so many firms offering different challenges, rules, pricing models, and payouts, traders are increasingly turning to comparison tools like Propinder and PropFirmMatch to make sense of it all.
PRESS RELEASES
8 free automated AI trading bots for beginners in 2026 for 24/7 hands-free trading
Crypto trading never sleeps, and that is exactly why automated AI trading bots are getting more attention in 2026. For beginners, the appeal is simple: the market moves day and night, but most people cannot stay in front of charts all day.
Finotive Funding joins Propinder: Institutional-grade infrastructure meets flexible prop trading
Propinder, the prop firm discovery platform backed by FXStreet, has added Finotive Funding to its growing roster of launch partners.
Hola Prime reaches 1,000+ verified Trustpilot reviews with 4.5 rating, strengthening global position
Hola Prime, the rapidly growing prop trading firm known for its industry-first 1-Hour Payout model, today announced it has surpassed 1,000 verified reviews on Trustpilot, achieving an Excellent rating of 4.5 out of 5.