EUR/USD extends gains above 1.1700 amid better mood
EUR/USD claws back its early losses and regains traction above 1.1700 in the European session on Monday. The pair draws support from improving risk sentiment as both the US and Iran signal proposals, which weigh down on the US Dollar. Beyond geopolitics, the focus this week remains on inflation data and the ECB and Fed policy decisions.
GBP/USD stays firm near 1.3550 as USD wilts
GBP/USD holds close to weekly highs near 1.3550 in European trading on Monday, having found some dip-buyers in the vicinity of the 1.3500 psychological mark earlier on. A broadly weaker US Dollar due to a positive shift in risk tone keeps the pair underpinned. Traders brace for a big central bank week ahead.
Gold defends bids near $4,700 amid US-Iran peace hopes
Gold defends its bid tone near the $4,700 mark in the European session on Monday, lacking bullish follow-through buying. Reports suggest that Iran gave the US a new proposal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war, with nuclear negotiations postponed for a later stage. This revives hopes for US-Iran peace talks and undermines the US Dollar's reserve currency status, which is seen as acting as a tailwind for the commodity.
DOGE extends gains, SHIB eyes breakout, PEPE tests resistance
Dogecoin, Shiba Inu and Pepe are extending gains on Monday after recovering by over 6%, 5% and 6%, respectively, in the previous week. DOGE is pushing higher after rebounding from key support, SHIB is testing the upper boundary of its consolidation range, and PEPE is approaching a crucial resistance zone.
DEEPER DIVE
Why does Bitcoin seem not to care about the Middle East War?
The Iran war has messed many assets, with one notable exception: Bitcoin. The price of the main crypto has been surprisingly resilient in the past few weeks and way less volatile than other assets considered risky, such as US equities.
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CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Cardano: Momentum improves as ADA nears key resistance
Cardano extends its recovery, approaching its key resistance at $0.258 on Monday, where a decisive breakout could open the door to further gains. While derivatives data reflects mixed trader sentiment, the recent shift in funding rates and neutral positioning across spot and futures markets suggest cautious optimism is beginning to build.
Crypto Overview: Bitcoin nears $80,000 as sentiment improves – ZBCN, LIDO, PENGU outperform market
The broader cryptocurrency market is showing steady recovery, with Bitcoin above $79,000 at press time on Monday. US President Donald Trump suggested an end to the Iran war is imminent, lifting broader market sentiment.
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin holds bullish bias, Ethereum breaks key EMA, XRP steadies above support
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple begin the week on a constructive note, extending gains after surging over 6%, 4% and 2% last week. BTC holds above $79,000, ETH closes above the 100-day EMA at $2,353, while XRP continues to defend its breakout above the key $1.41 resistance zone.
STOCKS
Memory and storage stocks are surging; here are 2 leaders to watch
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has caused infrastructure stocks to rocket higher. Memory and storage are two critical components necessary for AI to function. These essential components are the picks and shovels of the AI gold rush. Here are 2 leaders in both the memory and storage space that investors can watch for pullback opportunities.
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 and central banks in the limelight Premium
The EUR/USD pair ended a three-week winning streak and settled below the 1.1700 mark as the US Dollar strengthened amid Middle East uncertainty.
Will reopening Hormuz fix the energy market? Not really Premium
Bitcoin: Market structure shifts to bullish
Bitcoin looks set for a fourth consecutive week of gains, hinting at a bullish market structure as it faces resistance at the $80,000 psychological level.
Week ahead – Geopolitics, central bank meetings and earnings test market resilience
Middle East developments drive market sentiment as negotiations appear to have stalled. An action-packed week ahead, with key GDP prints, central bank meetings and pivotal US earnings. US Dollar rebound to be tested if ME newsflow improves and/or ECB and BoE turn hawkish.
EDUCATION
Prop trading in the United States: Why more traders are looking at futures
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Risk is a system, not a percentage
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