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Ethereum dumped hard in Q1 2025, underperforms Bitcoin and Solana: Here's why
Ethereum's (ETH) price growth has slowed over the past year, recording gains of 47% in 2024, far less than the 400% seen in the 2021 bull cycle. While Bitcoin and Solana raged to new highs, the top altcoin's momentum weakened, dropping its dominance to 7% from 19% in 2024.
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Fri, May 2
USD/JPY retreats from highs as Dollar weakens and Japan signals tariff pushback
USD/JPY pulls back toward the 145.00 area on Friday after extending gains earlier in the week. The pair loses momentum in tandem with the US Dollar, which fell below 99.50 following a firm rejection at the 100.00 level.
Fxstreet
Fri, May 2
Gold price slips after robust US jobs data, trade optimism
Gold (XAU/USD) price edged down over 0.35% on Friday, poised to end the week with losses of over 2.50%. An improvement in risk appetite due to easing trade tensions alongside a strong labor market report in the United States (US) prompted investors to book profits ahead of the weekend.
Fxstreet
Fri, May 2
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro climbs toward 1.1400 but faces mixed momentum signals
The EUR/USD pair extended higher on Friday, pushing into the 1.1400 zone after the European session, as buyers retained control in the broader trend. Despite the advance, underlying momentum remains uncertain, with mixed signals from short-term indicators.
Fxstreet
Fri, May 2
USD/CAD dips as easing trade tensions and soft US data weigh on Greenback
The USD/CAD is trading with losses around the 1.3800 level on Friday, as the pair continues to retreat from the prior session’s highs. The move comes as the US Dollar weakens broadly across the board after a failed attempt to reclaim the 100.00 mark on the US Dollar Index (DXY).
Fxstreet
Fri, May 2
GBP/USD rebounds despite strong US NFP report, market doubt immediate Fed cuts
The Pound Sterling advanced for the first time in the last four days and bounced off weekly lows against the Greenback, although an upbeat jobs report in the United States (US) decreased fears of a recession in the largest economy.
Fxstreet
Fri, May 2
Bitcoin Weekly Forecast: BTC looks set to head back to $100K after logging fourth straight week of gains
Bitcoin (BTC) price is hovering around $97,000 at the time of writing on Friday, following a decisive breakout above its key resistance level the previous day, and looks set to post a fourth consecutive week of gains.
Fxstreet
Fri, May 2
US Dollar Index Price Forecast: Hovers near 100.00 after breaking above descending channel
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of six major currencies, is losing ground after registering gains in the previous three successive sessions, trading near 100.10 at the time of writing.Fxstreet
Fri, May 2
Solana and Litecoin Price Prediction: SOL shows bearish signs, LTC approaches key resistance
Solana (SOL) saw a 3% gain and Litecoin (LTC) rose 6% on Thursday following a market-wide recovery across cryptocurrencies. On-chain and technical indicators of the two altcoins show key price levels to watch out for as the market recovers.
Gold price sinks on traders' optimism as strong US Dollar erodes safe-haven demand
Gold price tanked close to $70, or 2%, on Thursday as risk appetite improved during the North American session. Trade tensions between the United States (US) and its counterparts eased, keeping investors optimistic for the remainder of the week. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $3,226.Fxstreet
Thu, May 1
Dow Jones rallies as Microsoft, Meta earnings outshine gloomy US outlook
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rallied over 100 points, or 0.24%, on Thursday after big tech companies posted strong earnings reports, ignoring surveys that underscored the ongoing economic slowdown in the United States.Fxstreet
Thu, May 1
