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Ethereum Price Forecast: Trump's tariff pause lifts ETH as SEC approves options trading on ETH ETF
Ethereum (ETH) gained 13% on Wednesday after President Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause on 75 countries. Following the announcement, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Fidelity, BlackRock, Bitwise and Grayscale applications to allow options trading on their spot Ether ETFs.
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Wed, Apr 9
NZD/USD Price Analysis: Kiwi rallies toward 0.5700 despite persistent bearish backdrop
The NZD/USD pair advanced firmly on Wednesday, rising sharply ahead of the Asian session and trading near the 0.5700 mark. The pair is testing the upper region of its daily range, reflecting a strong intraday bounce despite a broader backdrop that still leans bearish.
Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 9
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Euro climbs toward 1.1100 as bullish bias strengthens
The EUR/USD pair extended its gains on Wednesday, moving higher after the European session and climbing toward the 1.1100 area. The pair sits above the midpoint of its daily range, buoyed by renewed bullish momentum, despite some neutral short-term indicators.Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 9
EUR cheers German political developments – Scotiabank
The Euro (EUR) is up an impressive 0.8% vs. the US Dollar (USD) and outperforming most of the G10 currencies with the exception of AUD and CHF, recovering its recent losses and pushing back toward last week’s highs, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 9
USD: US markets wilt under tariff pressure – Scotiabank
Yesterday’s hopes for some moderation in US tariff policy met the reality of 104% tariffs on China and President Trump’s other levies being imposed as of midnight last night, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 9
Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC could fall toward the $73,000 mark as tariffs hit the global market
Bitcoin (BTC) price stabilizes around $76,000 at the time of writing on Wednesday after falling 3.59% the previous day. BTC could face volatility as United States (US) President Donald Trump announced tariffs go live on Wednesday, with China’s retaliatory duties on Thursday.
Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 9
USD/JPY: Short squeeze soon? – OCBC
USD/JPY dipped this morning. Safe-haven demand was the main catalyst while UST-JGB yield differentials also narrowed. Pair was last at 144.74 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 9
Top 3 gainers NEO, Plume and Story: NEO surges despite Trump's tariff firestorm as investors succumb to extreme fear
Cryptocurrencies are enduring progressive market carnage from the United States (US) President Donald Trump administration's incessant tariffs on its trade partners, with some selected altcoins like NEO, Plume and Story (IP) leading the bullish brigade on Wednesday.Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 9
RBNZ cuts rates as expected – Commerzbank
As expected, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.5% this morning. After the RBNZ had recently cut interest rates in large steps of 50 basis points each, the pace has been slowed down, as expected.Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 9
Cardano Price Forecast: Bears aiming for a yearly low of $0.50 as on-chain data show increasing dormant wallet activity
Cardano (ADA) price hovers around $0.56 on Wednesday after falling 13% the previous week. Token Terminal data shows that ADA’s fee collection has constantly fallen in 2025, indicating lower blockchain usage and activity.
Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 9
Japan’s Top FX Diplomat Mimura: Closely watching market moves with high sense of urgency
Following the meeting between the Bank of Japan (BoJ), Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) and Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Wednesday, Atsushi Mimura, Japan’s Vice Finance Minister For International Affairs and top foreign exchange official, said on Wednesday, they are “closely watching marketFxstreet
Wed, Apr 9
