... Positions Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency, is currently trading around $120,000, having slightly retraced from its historical peak (around $128,000) reached earlier this week. The flagship digital asset remains a key benchmark for the entire market, with its price growth supported by a combination of factors. Since the beginning of the year, the BTC price has increased by more than 30%, driven by a strong influx of institutional investments, investors seeking "safe" assets amidst inflation risks,...

... meters per day at the end of 2024 to 680 million cubic meters per day at the end of 2028. As a result, LNG imports will become more accessible to EU countries," Tereshkin speculated. In October, Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller stated that Europe's gas market policy could lead to a new price shock and supply disruptions. He described the situation in the European gas market as poor and agreed with the assessment that demand for the energy resource is being intentionally destroyed. Translated using ChatGPT Sourse: iz.ru/1807000/2024-12-13/eksperty-sprognozirovali-rost-tcen-na-gaz-v-evrope

... Chicago PMI surprises with growth exceeding expectations, this will indicate some recovery in the US manufacturing sector at the start of the third quarter. However, values below 50 continue to indicate a contraction in activity—a scenario already priced in by the market, suggesting a muted response to expectations. US – Natural Gas Stocks (17:30 MSK): The weekly EIA report on gas stocks will show the volume of gas injected into storage. Analysts anticipate an increase of approximately +20 billion cubic meters,...

... Tereshkin's column for the publication "Neftyanka" In the article "In the summer, fuel price growth will outpace the general inflation rate – expert," Sergey Tereshkin, the CEO of the oil products and raw materials marketplace OPEN OIL MARKET, analyzes gasoline price dynamics in Russia. He notes that in May 2024, the annual growth in gasoline prices was 8.0%, which corresponds to an inflation rate of 8.2%. However, weekly data from Rosstat indicate an acceleration in price growth in June, which could lead to ...

... with Ethereum reaching $5–7,000 in the near future, based on the limited supply of BTC, the expansion of blockchain applications, and the emergence of clear "rules of the game" for the industry. However, risks persist. The cryptocurrency market remains volatile: sharp price downturns are common after rapid surges (as highlighted by the recent correction in early August). The legal environment remains unfavorable in several countries — with strict restrictions or discussions on new bans regarding crypto operations....