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 resumes advance, reaches fresh highs
The EUR/USD pair is firmly advancing beyond 1.2100, trading at levels that were last seen in April 2018. The dollar is under pressure amid hopes for US fiscal stimulus and an upcoming vaccine. Investors are shrugging off Germany's extended restrictions.
GBP/USD hits three-month highs amid Brexit hopes
GBP/USD is rising toward 1.3450, the highest since September, shrugging off Brexit concerns. France may reportedly veto a deal if it sees too many compromises from the EU. The final US Services PMI, vaccine developments and US data are all awaited.
USD/JPY holds lower ground around 104.50 amid cautious mood
USD/JPY holds the lower ground around 104.50 amid a mixed risk appetite mid-week following a strong start in global equities and high-beta forex which dampened demand for the greenback. Vaccine and stimulus hopes remain alive, limiting the downside.
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD resumes advance, reaches fresh highs
The EUR/USD pair is firmly advancing beyond 1.2100, trading at levels that were last seen in April 2018. The dollar is under pressure amid hopes for US fiscal stimulus and an upcoming vaccine. Investors are shrugging off Germany's extended restrictions.
GBP/USD hits three-month highs amid Brexit hopes
GBP/USD is rising toward 1.3450, the highest since September, shrugging off Brexit concerns. France may reportedly veto a deal if it sees too many compromises from the EU. The final US Services PMI, vaccine developments and US data are all awaited.
USD/JPY holds lower ground around 104.50 amid cautious mood
USD/JPY holds the lower ground around 104.50 amid a mixed risk appetite mid-week following a strong start in global equities and high-beta forex which dampened demand for the greenback. Vaccine and stimulus hopes remain alive, limiting the downside.
Bitcoin price majestically rockets past $18,000 as $20,000 beckons
Bitcoin rally is in full swing as investors anticipate a final leg up to $20,000. The flagship cryptocurrency has in the last couple of weeks broken key barriers to top $18,000 on Wednesday towards the end of the Asian session.
XAU/USD clings to gains near $1840 area, over one-week tops
Gold maintained its bid tone through the mid-European session and was last seen trading near the top end of its daily range, or over one-week highs around the $1840 region.
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