... or disruption of tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which accounts for one-fifth of global oil and gas supplies, he further emphasizes. Why Prices are Declining The escalation in the Middle East has occurred, but it had been anticipated by traders, said Alexey Gromov, the Chief Energy Director at the Institute of Energy and Finance. He explained that the initial spike in the price of crude on June 13 was quite significant, considering the limited scope of the military conflict, an increase ...

July 25, 2025, marked a significant day for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin reached new historical highs, capturing the attention of both major investors and everyday traders. At the same time, the XRP token confidently approaches the $4 mark, demonstrating steady growth and interest in the project. With these changes, the total capitalization of the cryptocurrency market is beginning to rise, creating favorable conditions ...

... past week, signaling robust demand and supporting prices. Second, market participants are factoring in potential supply disruptions due to escalating sanctions: ironically, the tariffs imposed by Trump against India have pushed oil prices upward, as traders anticipate a reallocation of flows and additional supply risks. However, the potential for price growth remains limited. One reason is the proactive policy of OPEC+, which the market has already factored in: the alliance of oil-producing countries ...

... Positions Amid Market Caution The first cryptocurrency continues to consolidate near its recent peak values. In July, Bitcoin set a historical maximum near $123,000 and subsequently settled into a narrow range around the mid-$110,000 level. Short-term traders capitalized on the surge to sell around the psychological barrier of $120,000; however, long positions in BTC remain intact. The blockchain has witnessed activity from major holders (“whales”), who partially took profits at the peaks, while ...

... to these problems can be the creation of vertical control over the entire supply chain of oil products, which can only be done by a large intermediary between producers and end consumers. The current market structure includes many intermediaries and traders. The supply chain of raw materials and fuel to the final consumer can be very long, and it is impossible to control it properly. Well-coordinated work of all participants in the production and supply of finished products to the market will be ...