EUR/USD stays weak around 1.1700 ahead of German inflation, Fed
EUR/USD stays defensive around 1.1700 in the European session on Wednesday. The pair lacks a clear directional impetus, with investors looking forward to the German inflation data and Fed monetary policy announcements for fresh trading incentives.
GBP/USD holds lower ground near 1.3500, witth eyes on Fed verdict
GBP/USD keeps the red near 1.3500 in Wednesday's European trading, holding lower ground as the US Dollar finds its feet amid broad risk aversion. The ongoing US-Iran stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz and pre-Fed caution trading hit risk appetite, undermining the major.
Gold seems vulnerable below $4,600; looks to Fed policy update for fresh impetus
Gold remains depressed below the $4,600 mark heading into the European session, though bears seem hesitant and opt to wait for the crucial FOMC policy decision, due to be announced later this Wednesday. The key focus will be on the post-meeting press conference, where comments from the outgoing US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be scrutinized for cues about the future policy path.
Pi Network extends rally on infrastructure growth
Pi Network is trading above $0.1900 extending the 6% gains from the previous day. The rally builds on Pi Network’s announcement that verified users have completed over 526 million validation tasks, reflecting the network's strength.
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.
Kevin Warsh: To please or not to please President Trump Premium
United States President Donald Trump’s nominee to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair, Kevin Warsh, faced senators, and there was no subtlety. When directly asked if he believes his nomination was directly linked to Trump’s “obsession” with lower rates, the answer was no surprise.
AI could quickly become the Fed’s new problem Premium
A strong economy and a flimsy labor market don’t typically go hand in hand. For the Fed and other central banks, the playbook has long been straightforward: weak hiring calls for lower interest rates, while an overheating economy and inflation above target justify tighter policy.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Crypto Overview: Bullish sentiment wanes as Bitcoin loses $77,000 – H, PUMP, TAO maintain lead
The broader cryptocurrency market is losing its risk-on sentiment as Bitcoin trades below $77,000. A drop in BTC futures Open Interest reflects weakness in the leverage market. Still, Humanity Protocol, Pump.fun, and Bittensor maintain the lead over the last 24 hours.
Top 3 Price Prediction: BTC nears key support, ETH weakens, XRP slips below key EMA
Bitcoin price is nearing key support at $75,648 after two consecutive days of pullbacks this week. Ethereum and Ripple followed BTC’s footsteps and corrected slightly, with ETH flashing early bearish signals in its momentum indicators, while XRP slipped below its key support zone.
Pump.fun burns 36% of circulating PUMP supply, unveils 50% revenue buyback program
Pump.fun, the leading Solana-based meme coin launchpad, said Tuesday it has permanently burned approximately $370 million worth of $PUMP tokens previously repurchased in the open market.
STOCKS
Google follow up: Bullish trend continues, but pullback risk rising
Not long ago, just around 3 weeks back, we highlighted a bullish outlook on Google based on a simple Elliott Wave view. We saw three waves down from the February highs, followed by a breakout above the downward channel after the stock reacted from our yellow box support zone.
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
The United States is a major financial market, but it is much more restrictive for retail traders who want to try prop trading. As a result, US traders face a different prop-trading environment than those in Europe, Asia, or offshore locations.
Risk is a system, not a percentage
Ask a trader how they manage risk and the answer is often immediate: “I risk one percent per trade.” It introduces discipline. It prevents overexposure. For many, it is where risk management begins.
PRESS RELEASES
Do AI trading bots really work in 2026? 6 AI crypto trading platforms reviewed for profit potential
AI trading bots are everywhere in 2026. Some promise easier crypto trading, some focus on automated execution, and others claim to help users capture market opportunities around the clock.
CFI Financial Group reports record Q1 2026 performance, surpassing USD 2.3 trillion in trading volume
CFI Financial Group, a globally recognized leader in online trading services, has started 2026 with its strongest quarter to date, recording trading volumes of USD 2.3 trillion.
Beyond automation: How AI is becoming the always-on strategist for retail brokers
Traders have grown increasingly data-driven and far more financially savvy than they were five years ago. Consequently, their expectations are fundamentally different. Not only are they more demanding, but they’re also more taxing of experiences that feel basic.