Poland’s central bank buys 82 tons of gold this year as it races toward 700-ton target

The post Kalshi Targets Gold, FX, and Energy Perpetual Futures appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. perpetual futures linked to gold, foreign exchange, and energy markets. The expansion marks the company’s next step after launching U.S.-regulated crypto perpetual futures in May.  Besides broadening its product lineup, Kalshi aims to attract both retail and institutional traders while challenging established exchanges and competing more directly with Robinhood in the fast-growing derivatives market. Gold, FX, and Energy Lead Expansion Plans Chief Risk Officer Udesh Jha said investor demand continues to shape Kalshi’s roadmap. Consequently, gold ranks among the top priorities because it appeals to everyday traders. The company also plans to pursue foreign exchange and energy contracts, citing strong interest driven by geopolitical developments and seasonal market trends.  Additionally, Kalshi is exploring future offerings tied to stock indexes and individual equities. Perpetual futures h

The post Gold rebounds above $4,100 as falling Oil weighs on US Dollar appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold (XAU/USD) price advances during the North American session on Thursday, up over 1.30% as the US Dollar (USD) retreats due to falling Oil prices amid easing tensions in the Middle East. The XAU/USD pair trades at $4,132 after bouncing off weekly lows of around $4,021 hit on Wednesday. XAU/USD rises as Middle East tensions ease, pressuring Dollar The US-Iran conflict grabbed the headlines during the last two days as both parties exchanged attacks, threatening to derail negotiations that had been scheduled to begin in Pakistan on Saturday before the last escalation. Oil prices jumped, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US Oil benchmark, reclaiming the $ 75.00-per-barrel barrier, but retreated on Thursday. The jump in energy prices grew speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could raise borrowing costs to tame already high inflation near 4.2% as reported in May. Now eye

The post United States EIA Natural Gas Storage Change registered at 61B above expectations (60B) in July 3 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold stages a modest rebound on Thursday, setting aside a three-day losing streak and managing to surpass the $4,100 mark per troy ounce. However, steady geopolitical tensions have revived concerns over persistently high global inflation, reinforcing expectations of higher rates across the board and somewhat curtailing the yellow metal’s upside potential. Source: https://www.fxstreet.com/news/united-states-eia-natural-gas-storage-change-registered-at-61b-above-expectations-60b-in-july-3-202607091430

The post Kalshi Eyes Derivatives Offering Beyond Crypto, Rivaling Robinhood appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The prediction markets platform, Kalshi, is gaining notable traction as it focuses on expanding its derivatives offering beyond crypto. According to the latest update, the firm is reportedly seeking a regulatory nod to roll out derivatives products linked to real-world assets like gold, foreign exchange, and energy. Notably, a flurry of market watchers also view this update from Kalshi as a potential move to compete with the leading online brokerage platform, Robinhood. For context, the latter has recently accelerated its expansion into multi-asset derivatives, which has caught the eyes of traders. Kalshi Expands Derivatives Foothold Beyond Crypto Kalshi has already made headlines by entering the crypto perpetual futures market, becoming one of the first regulated US platforms to offer the product. Now, the company wants to replicate that strategy across traditional asset cl

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The post United States Existing Home Sales (MoM) registered at 4.09M, below expectations (4.2M) in June appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold stages a modest rebound on Thursday, setting aside a three-day losing streak and managing to surpass the $4,100 mark per troy ounce. However, steady geopolitical tensions have revived concerns over persistently high global inflation, reinforcing expectations of higher rates across the board and somewhat curtailing the yellow metal’s upside potential. Source: https://www.fxstreet.com/news/united-states-existing-home-sales-mom-registered-at-409m-below-expectations-42m-in-june-202607091400

The post Tether Gold Outflows Hit 16x Their Daily Average as Whales Accumulate appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Crypto whales are accumulating gold again just as spot prices slide. Asset manager Abraxas Capital pulled millions in Tether Gold (XAUT) off exchanges this week, and on-chain data suggests it is not acting alone. The whale activity comes as gold posts mixed results in July. Prices climbed early in the month, then slipped as US-Iran tensions escalated. Gold’s Volatility Pushes Traders On-Chain According to Onchain Lens, investment firm Abraxas Capital withdrew approximately 3,931 XAUT, worth around $15.96 million, from four major exchanges.  The transfers included 760.244 XAUT ($3.09 million) from Bitfinex, 940.207 XAUT ($3.82 million) from OKX, 230 XAUT ($934,000) from Bybit, and 2,001 XAUT ($8.12 million) from Binance. Lookonchain also reported that a whale wallet identified as 0xD20E resumed accumulating XAUT after a three-year hiatus. Over the past three days, the wall

The post Gold struggles for momentum as US-Iran tensions, hawkish Fed bets weigh appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold (XAU/USD) consolidates modest gains on Thursday, although upside remains limited as renewed hostilities in the Middle East revive concerns over energy-driven inflation and reinforce expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) may need to raise interest rates. At the time of writing, XAU/USD is trading around $4,102, up 0.66% on the day. The United States (US) and Iran exchanged another round of attacks overnight. US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social, “This is in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran. If it happens again, it will get much worse!” On Wednesday, Iran reiterated its threat to close the Strait of Hormuz if fresh attacks occur, raising concerns that global Oil flows could once again be disrupted after improving following last month’s interim peace agreement. The latest escalation has weakened hopes for a permanent peace agreement