Summary
Cryptocurrencies are the hottest topic in the financial markets going into 2018. Their rise has been astronomical, but are they here to stay? What will the crypto market shape into during this year? How does cryptocurrency trading compare to FX or other traditional asset classes? Which cryptocurrencies should be the best to trade in 2018?
We've put together a stellar set of panellists to discuss this and more topics about the Crypto sphere:
- Joel Kruger - Analyst & Currency Strategist at JKonFX
- Nicola Duke - Trader, Technical Analyst & Educator at ForexAnalytix
- The Crypto Lark - Cryptocurrency Youtuber
- Martin Armstrong - Founder & Chairman at ArmstrongEconomics
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GBP/USD drops below 1.2650 after weak UK data
GBP/USD stays under bearish pressure and trades below 1.2650 on in the European session on Friday. The data from the UK showed that the Gross Domestic Product contracted by 0.1% on a monthly basis in October and weighed on Pound Sterling.
EUR/USD seems vulnerable around 1.0460 area amid divergent ECB-Fed expectations
The EUR/USD pair remains depressed during the Asian session on Friday and touches a near three-week low, around the 1.0455 area in the last hour. Moreover, the fundamental backdrop suggests that the path of least resistance for spot prices is to the downside and supports prospects for an extension of the recent downtrend.
Gold price struggles to capitalize on modest intraday gains, remains below $2,700
Gold price attracts some dip-buying and reverses a part of Thursday's retracement slide. Geopolitical risks, trade war fears and Fed rate cut bets continue to benefit the commodity. Expectations for a less dovish Fed and elevated US bond yields might cap the precious metal.
Bitcoin and Ripple stalls while Ethereum eyes rally
Bitcoin faces resistance near $101,100, hinting at a potential downturn. At the same time, Ethereum eyes a rally if it can firmly close above $4,000, and Ripple holds support at $1.96, with a breakdown signaling a possible decline.
Can markets keep conquering record highs?
Equity markets are charging to new record highs, with the S&P 500 up 28% year-to-date and the NASDAQ Composite crossing the key 20,000 mark, up 34% this year. The rally is underpinned by a potent mix of drivers.
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