... Croatia, and several other countries, politicians advocating for a review of sanctions against Russia are gaining popularity. The Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has halted military assistance to Kyiv and openly discusses the possibility of the country exiting the EU and NATO. In Austria, far-right forces, traditionally opposed to sanction policies, are ready to take power. Amid this backdrop, Donald Trump continues to call for an end to the conflict, which may lead to a decline in Western support for ...

... expiration date to automatically limit losses in case of a sudden spike in volatility. Gradual Position Closing: Large holders (for instance, institutional investors) avoid liquidating or covering large volumes at the last minute. Instead, they break their exit from the position into stages or preemptively "roll over" options to later dates to avoid provoking sharp market movements. Analysts emphasize that emotional decisions should not be made during the expiration period. Volatility during derivatives ...

... an accumulated default rate of around 3.5% since its inception). The platform may fail, or you may not receive your money back on time. Liquidity: Low—invested funds are "frozen" for the duration of the loans (typically 1-3 years). Early exit is only possible through the secondary loan market (possibly at discounts). Taxes: Interest from P2P loans is subject to PIT at 13%. Cryptocurrencies Profitability: Potentially very high. In 2024, Bitcoin's price rose by 60% in the first quarter,...

... equity positions). Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). These are traded on exchanges and typically track a specific index or basket of assets. ETFs combine the benefits of a diversified portfolio with stock liquidity, enabling investors to easily enter and exit positions in real time on the exchange. Closed-End Funds. These are funds with a fixed number of shares and a limited lifespan, after which the assets are liquidated, and the proceeds returned to investors. Examples include closed-end real estate ...

... cryptocurrencies within the ruble jurisdiction. This could attract new capital to the sector — from private investment funds to companies looking to diversify their assets using crypto instruments. Additionally, legal exchange channels will ease the exit from investments: converting cryptocurrency to fiat will become simpler and safer, thus increasing market liquidity. However, alongside the advantages, there are also risks. A regulated market introduces stringent oversight and compliance requirements....