... futures and spot trades. For instance, large sellers of call options might sell an equivalent amount of BTC in the spot market or open short positions in futures to lock in the price and minimize losses if the asset appreciates. Risk Management for Retail Investors: Private traders are advised by experts to exercise caution during expiration periods. Increased volatility on settlement day can lead to sharp, short-term price movements. Setting stop-loss orders and avoiding excessive leverage can ...

... currency market and debt instruments. Expectations concern signals about continuing or changing the monetary policy course. US: Producer Price Index (November) (16:30 MSK) An inflation indicator at the producer level, foreshadowing possible changes in retail inflation. US: Initial Jobless Claims Data (16:30 MSK) A labor market indicator that signals the state of the US economy. European Central Bank Press Conference (16:45 MSK) The ECB President will present forecasts and clarify the monetary policy ...

... 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 use to manage capital domestically amidst closed foreign capital markets. The retail segment is also growing: the total assets of public funds surpassed 1.9 trillion rubles for the first time by the end of 2024 (+73% year-on-year). The most popular are money market ETFs that provide deposit-like returns with minimal risk. Nevertheless,...

... include: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) – Q2 2025 report (one of the leaders in the U.S. semiconductor sector, producing chips for data centers and AI). Ozon Holdings – financial statements for six months of 2025 under IFRS (the largest Russian online retailer). BP plc – financial results for Q2 2025 (a British oil and gas corporation, one of the leaders in the global energy sector). These reports will allow an evaluation of the state of both the tech sector and consumer markets, as well as the commodity ...

... as a means of portfolio diversification and capital protection. Some funds and companies have increased their Bitcoin holdings, considering the price drop in the first quarter as an opportunity to acquire the asset. Rising prices are also attracting retail investors: the approach of the psychologically significant $100,000 milestone intensifies the FOMO (fear of missing out) effect, further fueling demand. Overall, the influx of new capital into the market and the holding of Bitcoin by long-term ...