Markets Brush Off Tariff Threats as S&P 500 Rises Despite fresh trade threats from President Donald Trump, U.S. markets closed higher on Monday, reflecting continued investor confidence in the progress of trade talks between the U.S. and its key economic partners. Trump Doubles Down on Tariffs On Friday night, Trump announced plans to raise tariffs … Read more
UsdJpy The UsdJpy pair is likely to decline in June as the Jpy strengthens following the newly clinched Japan-US steel deal, boosting confidence in the Japanese economy. On the other hand, the uncertainty still looms – both in markets and on the pitch. The excitement may not be muted ahead of today’s high-stakes PSG-Inter Champions … Read more
Gold Will Test Your Psychology — Even With a Bot Trading gold isn’t just about technicals.It’s about emotions. If you’ve ever automated gold with a bot, you’ve probably experienced one of these: It trades non-stop and your account feels like a rollercoaster Or it takes one huge loss… and you’re too scared to let it … Read more
When You Realize the Backtest Was a Lie… It’s one of the most frustrating moments in a trader’s journey. You’ve tested a promising Expert Advisor. The equity curve looks perfect. The win rate is sky-high. You imagine what it could do with real money. Then you launch it on a live account. And everything falls … Read more
You’ve seen it before. A trading bot with a perfect backtest. The equity curve climbs smoothly. The win rate is over 90%. And you’re thinking, “Finally. This is it.” Then you go live… and suddenly it doesn’t trade the same. It loses. It hesitates. It starts doing things that make you doubt the entire system. … Read more
The flagship cryptocurrency remains in a fragmented state, unable to establish a firm footing. Bitcoin is experiencing significant volatility and posted losses this week. Nevertheless, experts remain optimistic, anticipating a gradual recovery of the flagship digital asset. On the evening of Wednesday, April 9, a major rally was recorded across both equity and commodity markets, … Read more
By Terry Ashton, updated February 6, 2025 Prediction markets enable trading contracts on future events. Contract prices reflect the market’s belief in an event’s outcome. For instance, a candidate’s election contract price rises as their victory chances increase Traditionally, prediction markets have been centralized, controlled by a single entity. This centralization presents inherent risks: Manipulation: … Read more
By Terry Ashton, updated January 20, 2025 As investors prepare for the release of the U.S. inflation data this week, particularly the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the implications for various markets are significant. This includes cryptocurrencies. Inflation data affects crypto by influencing the Federal Reserve’s next steps. These actions can directly impact the behavior of … Read more