... valuations of the world’s largest companies. Digital currencies are used not only for speculative trading but increasingly as a means of savings and transactions. The reasons for the popularity of cryptocurrencies are varied. First, they provide an alternative to traditional financial instruments and fiat currencies, allowing transactions to be conducted directly, without intermediaries, to almost any point in the world. Secondly, technologies such as blockchain ensure transparency and immutability of records, enhancing trust in digital transactions. Furthermore,...

... causing its supply to grow ever more slowly – a fundamental difference from the money printing policies of central banks, which can be “turned on” at will by authorities. This supports the perception of cryptocurrency as “digital gold” and an alternative to fiat currencies. Fundamental and Technical Analysis of Bitcoin Since the beginning of 2024, the price of Bitcoin has increased significantly: by January 2025, it briefly surpassed $100,000, and as of late April, it is trading around $94,000. Over the year,...

... export revenue and a high export price parity for fuel. In other words, the external gasoline price (based on oil prices and currency exchange rates) is rising, pulling internal prices along, especially with a weakened dampener. Concurrently, high oil ... ... regulation. Therefore, the increase in gasoline prices is not directly connected to gas prices. However, gas plays a role as an alternative energy source: against the backdrop of high gasoline prices, interest in gas-powered vehicles (methane, propane-butane) ...

... simultaneously cooling credit activity and imports. The balance of these opposing factors suggests that sharp fluctuations in the currency market are unlikely: the ruble is expected to move within a specified range, primarily reacting to external shocks and ... ... influx of funds into deposit instruments, making investments in companies with stable profits more attractive due to limited alternatives. Analysts provide moderately positive forecasts for the dynamics of the domestic stock market in the near term. Should ...

... currency markets. Expectations for rate hikes in the EU or U.S. would likely boost the dollar and euro, impacting ruble-based currency pairs. Stock Market Events Earnings Season: Monday sees continued earnings reports from major corporations, particularly ... ... in the EU and U.S. may strengthen the dollar and euro, weakening the ruble and possibly dampening demand for Russian assets. Alternatively, if easing policies are mentioned, this may support the ruble and increase investor interest in Russian assets. ...