... conditions leading up to this period are likely to favor maintaining parity: Tether's reserves are supported by high-yield, reliable assets, ensuring adequate liquidity. Even if the Fed begins to gradually lower rates by mid-2025, this will not lead to outflows ... ... obligations and has not been embroiled in crises of trust. None of the competitors have offered substantially more appealing alternatives that would lead users to massively switch from Tether. That is, USDT's market share and liquidity remain high, which,...

... Commodities. Oil, gas, copper, and other commodities can have significant price fluctuations but can also present opportunities for speculative investments in times of high volatility. Alternative Investments In an unstable market, investors may consider alternative assets that have low correlation with traditional markets: Cryptocurrencies. Despite their high volatility, cryptocurrencies can be used for diversification and as a means of hedging against inflation risks. Hedge funds and private equity. These instruments ...

... states have been rapidly increasing their gold reserves, diversifying investments, and reducing the share of dollar-denominated assets. The development of a proprietary gold trading infrastructure complements this strategy harmoniously. Market Impact and ... ... products (futures, exchange-traded funds) based on physical gold, expanding options for investors. Financial Resilience: An alternative precious metals market makes the financial system less susceptible to external shocks and sanctions, enhancing the ...

... substantial public trust. However, in recent years, an increasing number of Russians are considering investment funds as an alternative to bank deposits, especially given limited access to foreign markets in recent times. In 2024, the industry experienced ... ... licenses to management companies, and the total number of management firms exceeded 300 by early 2025. By the end of 2024, the assets of Russian funds reached 24 trillion rubles. Closed-end funds (ZEPIFs) hold a significant market share, which wealthy investors ...

... Bitcoin (BTC), launched in 2009 by a person or group under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin demonstrated that a digital asset could be created to serve as money without the involvement of governments and banks. Over more than a decade of its existence,... ... currency has gained widespread acceptance. Today, there are numerous other cryptocurrencies (often referred to as altcoins—alternative coins). Some are focused on increased transaction speed and scalability, others on anonymity, while others represent ...