Cryptocurrency
payments have made financial transactions faster and safer. Forex brokers that
integrate a cryptocurrency payment gateway can provide these advantages and
more for their users. Crypto payment integration results in real-time
transaction settlement, lower fees, and improved fraud prevention. These
benefits increase forex brokers‘ operational efficiency, help them attract a
global clientele, and remove geographical barriers. To grow and scale as a
broker in this dynamic era, blockchain technology must be applied strategically
to increase a business’s competitive edge, and drive scalability. Discover how
accepting crypto payments can improve your forex brokerage business in this
article.

Increased Global Reach

Forex
brokers can expand their global reach by integrating a cryptocurrency payment
gateway. Research by
Oxprocessing and B2Broker shows that forex brokers saw
a 20-30% increase in their client base when they started accepting
cryptocurrency payments.

The
rising forex broker client base after crypto adoption stems from the popularity
and user realization of the benefits of crypto like real-time transaction
settlement, unlike banks. The lower fees, flexibility, and additional security
also attract many users as we shall see subsequently.

Accepting
crypto through payment gateway solutions like Onchainpay.io
connects a forex broker and its customers with the innovation and flexibility
offered by decentralized finance. Crypto payment gateway integration is crucial
in expanding and getting a bigger global customer market share.

Improved User Security

Integrating
a proven and transparent cryptocurrency payment gateway like Onchainpay.io
which uses two-factor authentication, permissioned API access, and real
blockchain addresses to secure user funds offers all the advantages.

Advanced
encryption and decentralized verification through blockchain technology ensure
secure transactions and minimize fraud. No one can alter blockchain
transactions as they are recorded on a public ledger that is almost impossible
to counterfeit.

Transactions
are traceable and secure onchain, increasing user confidence in the forex
brokers who adopt crypto payments. With crypto payment, transactions occur in
simple sends or receives between wallet addresses without intermediaries that
can delay the process. By adopting crypto payment forex brokers can establish
user trust and stand out from the competition.

Transaction Speed and Overall
Efficiency

Real-time
payment settlement is a game changer for forex brokers. Payment gateway
comparison experts Crypto Payment Gateways note that while the average
traditional payment processing time takes 7-14 days, cryptocurrency payments
settle in a few seconds to a few minutes.

Crypto
payments increase speed, boost operational efficiency, and drive forex broker
customer satisfaction by providing quick access to funds. Lower transaction
fees from crypto payment integration lead to massive cost savings. Forex
brokers can operate more efficiently, save customer time, and remain at the
forefront of innovation by integrating state-of-the-art crypto payment
processing solutions like Onchainpay.io.

Affordable Fees

Analysis from Blockdata shows that cryptocurrency
payments can cut transaction costs by 70% compared to traditional methods.
Paying with known methods like credit cards often incurs 1.5% to 3.5% in
transaction fees. Cryptocurrency transactions using payment methods like Bitcoin
cost about 0.01%-1%.

Reduced
transaction cost presents a business advantage for brokers who can also attract
customers seeking affordable trading options. With blockchain technology forex
brokers can offer real-time and competitive transaction costs as a strategic
move to increase overall user experience.

Seamless Cross-Border Payment
Processing

Decentralized
finance offers direct and seamless cross-border payment settlement with lower
fees and zero delays. Through digital currency payment integration, forex
brokers can attract a global user base interested in innovation and
opportunities in decentralized finance. Crypto payment integration makes
cross-border transactions more efficient with no intermediary and additional
security. With it, forex brokers can enjoy frictionless cross-border payment
processing and devote more time to expanding other aspects of their business.

Easy Scalability

From
declined card transactions to restricted regions, the limitations of
traditional payment systems impact forex brokers’ ability to scale. Brokers can
tap into the global market and attract clients across the globe by adopting
crypto payment solutions. The flexibility of crypto integration also helps
brokers build adaptable business models and solutions that serve their client
base perfectly. These benefits coupled with cost savings and instant settlement
mentioned before improve brokerage efficiency and user satisfaction helping
forex brokers grow their business beyond expectations.

User Satisfaction and Competitive
Edge

Crypto Wallet

Self-custody
wallets are a huge advantage for crypto users. Imagine the ability to own and
control 100% of your assets. Crypto wallets make this possible and withdrawing
forex profit into self-custodial crypto wallets is a dream for most
participants in the financial market today. Crypto wallets are a convenient
option that improves customer satisfaction. Hence brokers who accept crypto win
more customers and stand out from the crowd of available options.

Crypto Adoption

Through
crypto payment and transaction settlement integration, forex brokers can get
along with the current trend and preference for digital assets. A report released by
Fxleaders notes that traders and investors are ahead of the pack in the rapid race
toward cryptocurrency adoption which has already attracted over 300 million
users globally.

Profit Withdrawal and Deposit

The
last thing traders want after the close shave of almost getting drowned due to
market volatility is waiting forever to withdraw. Instant settlement
cryptocurrency payment gateways like Onchainpay.io
provide an excellent payment processing solution for instant deposits and
withdrawals. With real-time secure payments on Onchainpay.io,
users enjoy a better experience while the forex broker competes favorably among
the available alternatives.

Smart Contracts

Smart
contracts are self-executing codes on the blockchain designed to streamline
user experience. They ensure secure transactions as they cannot be altered once
deployed, and are transparently verifiable onchain. Recurring payment solutions
on Onchainpay.io, for example, are powered by a series of secure smart
contracts and can also be helpful in automated withdrawals for trader’s
discipline and plan.

Conclusion

Cryptocurrency
payments save time lower cost and offer competitive advantages to forex
brokers. It enables instant settlement of cross-border transactions and
enhances user experience with a range of options such as self-custody which
gives users complete control over their assets. Onchainpay.io’s
cryptocurrency payment gateway and merchant solution are designed to help
brokers provide secure, flexible, and reliable crypto withdrawals and deposit
options for their customers. Onchainpay is simple to integrate and works
perfectly with almost all known payment setups. With customizability,
segregated payments, and automatic settlements Onchainpay.io is the best thing
since sliced bread for forex broker payment.

This article was written by FL Contributors at www.forexlive.com.

That is the highest level in four months and carries on from the surging run since October. And this is in part fueling the dollar gains on the day with EUR/USD now down nearly 2% at 1.0715 and USD/JPY up 1.7% to 154.15 currently.

Trump’s domestic policies are largely aimed at boosting growth, spending and with regards to foreign trade, tariffs and trade conflicts are going to stir up some added drama. All of which markets are anticipating to feed into higher inflationary pressures in due time.

That is partly why there’s so much angst in bonds now but also if Trump digs into the fiscal checkbook i.e. more borrowing, it does put upward pressure on yields as well.

It’s still too early to judge the exact nature and magnitude of how Trump’s presidency will impact the above issues. But for traders, the considerations are definitely there already as evident in the bond market reaction we’re seeing.

This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

The Associated Press has made their call and we’re seeing everyone else chime in with CBS, Fox, and CNN all making their calls as well. Even Edison Research and FiveThirtyEight are also now calling it for Trump. What is impressive is that it looks to be a clean sweep of all the swing states. That will see Trump end with 312 votes against Harris‘ 226 votes.

This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

Fundamental
Overview

Gold is trading lower today
as Trump got elected President of the US. The Republicans won the Senate, and
they just need the House now to get a red sweep.

That is the most bearish
scenario for gold in the short-term as it would make the tax cuts easier to
pass which should lead to higher growth and less rate cuts expectations. As of
now, the probabilities are in favour of the Republicans.

Given the above and the
strong US data we keep on getting, the Fed might start to change its stance,
and we could see a much earlier than expected pause in 2025.

Gold
Technical Analysis – Daily Timeframe

On the daily chart, we can
see that gold bounced near the major trendline as the buyers stepped in to
position for a rally into a new all-time high. The sellers, on the other hand,
will want to see the price breaking lower to increase the bearish bets into new
lows.

Gold Technical Analysis
– 4 hour Timeframe

On the 4 hour chart, we can
see that we now have a minor downward trendline defining the current bearish
momentum on this timeframe. The sellers will likely lean on the trendline to
position for the break below the major trendline. The buyers, on the other
hand, will want to see the price breaking higher to increase the bullish bets
into new highs.

Gold Technical Analysis
– 1 hour Timeframe

On the 1 hour chart, we can
see that the price bounced from the lower bound of the average daily range for today. We can also see that we
have a pretty strong resistance zone around the 2730 level now.

The sellers will likely
pile in around the resistance and the trendline to keep pushing
into new lows, while the buyers will look for a breakout to the upside to
invalidate the bearish setup and increase the bullish bets into a new all-time
high.

Upcoming Catalysts

Tomorrow we have the US Jobless Claims and the FOMC Policy Decision. On Friday,
we conclude the week with the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment report.

See the video below

This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta at www.forexlive.com.

• Prior +0.6%

Looking at the details, most of the drop comes from energy prices (-1.9%). If you strip that out, producer prices were actually flat on the month in September. Breaking down the other components, there were rises in prices for durable consumer goods (+0.2%) and non-durable consumer goods (+0.2%). That is slightly offset by a drop in prices for capital goods (-0.1%) with intermediate goods keeping flat.

This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

The NYT projection has Republicans with 194 seats and Democrats with 173 seats at the moment. And among the key ‚competitive‘ districts here, there are still 45 left to officially report. That said, some of the votes are likely to be called imminently. So, let’s take a look at some important details that have surfaced so far.

Among the more tightly ‚competitive‘ districts, Iowa 3 has been called for the Republicans while New Mexico 2 and New York 19 has been called for Democrats. Those should not be listed as any upsets, if you cross check that with this piece here (h/t @ admcrlsn):

The way I’d read sentiment on the House race now is to use the NYT list of ‚competitive‘ districts identified for each party to win. And then to cross reference that individually to the tilt/lean bias in the above image to get a better sense of any „upsets“.

Taking the above into consideration, the standout result at the moment is Pennsylvania 8. It is supposed to be slightly Democratic leaning but Robert Bresnahan (R) is leading by 2 points against incumbent Matt Cartwright (D) with >95% of votes in. Nebraska 2 is the other one also showing a similar story, with Don Bacon (R) leading by 1.8 points over Tony Vargas (D) also with >95% of votes in.

In the supposed toss up category, Iowa 1 is one spot to watch with Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) leading by just 0.1 points over Christina Bohannan (D) with >95% of votes in.

The rest are still seeing lacking in vote count to really draw too much conclusions for the time being. But besides the three highlighted i.e. Pennsylvania 8, Nebraska 2, Iowa 1, everything else is playing out as it should.

And if it stays that way, Republicans might just pip it in the end especially if they can secure the toss ups. But for now, it’s still a little premature to be calling any favourites yet.

This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

Fundamental
Overview

The US Dollar started the
week on the backfoot as the odds of a Harris victory jumped higher leading to a
pullback in the Trump’s trades.

Everything hinges on the US
election now with a red sweep seen as the most bullish scenario for the
greenback, while a blue sweep as the most bearish.

The price action will
likely be choppy until we start to get a better sense of who’s going to win, so
the best strategy would be to wait for the results, because the trend that will
be set will likely last for months anyway.

On the AUD side, the RBA kept the cash rate unchanged today as expected
but lowered growth and inflation forecasts slightly. This is just another
subtle change towards a more dovish stance, although the market’s focus is now
elsewhere.

AUDUSD
Technical Analysis – Daily Timeframe

On the daily chart, we can
see that AUDUSD pulled back to the key 0.6622 level amid a weaker US Dollar.
This is where we can expect the sellers to step in with a defined risk above
the level to position for a drop into new lows. The buyers, on the other hand,
will want to see the price breaking higher to increase the bullish bets into
the 0.68 handle.

AUDUSD Technical
Analysis – 4 hour Timeframe

On the 4 hour chart, we can
see that the price broke above the downward trendline that was defining the bearish
momentum on this timeframe. This might be a signal of a deeper pullback to
follow. There’s not much else we can add here as the sellers will lean on the
0.6722 level to position for new lows, while the buyers will look for a break
higher to target new highs.

AUDUSD Technical
Analysis – 1 hour Timeframe

On the 1 hour chart, we can
see that we now have a minor upward trendline defining the current bullish
momentum on this timeframe. The buyers will likely lean on it to position for
the break of the 0.6722 level, while the sellers will look for a break lower to
increase the bearish bets into new lows. The red lines define the average daily range for today.

Upcoming
Catalysts

Today is the US Presidential Election Day but we will also get the US ISM
Services PMI report. On Thursday, we have the US Jobless Claims and the FOMC
Policy Decision. On Friday, we conclude the week with the US University of
Michigan Consumer Sentiment report.

This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta at www.forexlive.com.

Fundamental
Overview

The US Dollar started the
week on the backfoot as the odds of a Harris victory jumped higher leading to a
pullback in the Trump’s trades.

Everything hinges on the US
election now with a red sweep seen as the most bullish scenario for the
greenback, while a blue sweep as the most bearish.

The price action will
likely be choppy until we start to get a better sense of who’s going to win, so
the best strategy would be to wait for the results, because the trend that will
be set will likely last for months anyway.

USDCAD
Technical Analysis – Daily Timeframe

On the daily chart, we can
see that USDCAD pulled back from the 2-year highs amid some greenback weakness.
The buyers will want to see the price breaking above the high to increase the
bullish bets into new highs, while the sellers will look for a break below the
1.3860 level to start looking for more downside.

USDCAD Technical
Analysis – 4 hour Timeframe

On the 4 hour chart, we can
see that the price broke below the minor upward trendline that was defining the bullish momentum
on this timeframe. These are generally signals of weakening momentum, so we
might see a deeper pullback. The buyers will likely step in around the 1.3860
level, while the sellers will look for a break lower to increase the bearish
bets into the 1.3785 level next.

USDCAD Technical
Analysis – 1 hour Timeframe

On the 1 hour chart, we can
see more clearly the rangebound price action of the last few days as the market
awaits the US election result. There’s not much else we can add here as the
election noise will likely lead to a choppy price action until we get the
results. The red lines define the average daily range for today.

Upcoming
Catalysts

Today is the US Presidential Election Day but we will also get the US ISM
Services PMI report. On Thursday, we have the US Jobless Claims and the FOMC
Policy Decision. On Friday, we conclude the week with the Canadian Labour Market
report and the US University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment report.

This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta at www.forexlive.com.

The U.S. presidential election
draws near, and investors are on high alert
as the outcomes of Kamala Harris’s and Donald Trump’s contrasting economic
policies could have significant ramifications for the financial markets. With
key decisions looming around tax rates, regulation, energy policy, and trade,
the potential for market volatility increases depending on who gets into the
White House and what the new balance of power in the U.S. Congress will be. In
this article, Octa Broker’s financial analyst, Kar Yong Ang, breaks down the
candidates‘ divergent economic visions and outlines possible scenarios for
market reactions post-election, offering critical insights for traders to
navigate the uncertain financial landscape ahead.

With less than a day to go until
the U.S. presidential election, investors and traders are bracing for the
potential impact on the financial markets. Although both candidates (Kamala
Harris and Donald Trump) proclaim to pursue similar goals–––notably, creating
jobs and boosting the U.S. manufacturing base–––they offer very different
approaches to economic policy. Therefore, financial markets will almost
certainly respond differently depending on who ultimately gets into the White
House. Furthermore, it is important to factor in the possible changes in the
arrangement of power on Capitol Hill, as 33 out of 100 senators and all 435
delegates in the House of Representatives will also seek re-election this
November.

At Octa Broker, we decided to offer
our view about what to expect from the upcoming elections and what could be the
possible impact on the financial markets in general and on gold and the U.S.
dollar in particular. Before we lay out the possible scenarios, let’s first
briefly recap the economic policy visions of Vice President Kamala Harris, the
Democratic Party candidate, and of former President Donald Trump, the
Republican Party nominee, and underline their key differences. Please note that
this article will focus specifically on the candidates‘ economic policies that
are expected to have the most impact on the financial markets and affect an
average trader. Thus, the general focus is on tax policy, regulation, energy
policy, foreign policy, and tariffs. The article will not delve into the
details of other policies, such as abortion rights, immigration, housing, and
healthcare policy.

Table
1: Comparing the Candidates

‘When
you wake up on 6 November to check the results of the U.S. presidential
elections, there are two things to keep in mind’, argues Kar Yong Ang, a financial
market analyst at Octa Broker. ‘Firstly,
it is vital to realise just how decisive the victory of either of the
candidates is. Secondly, it is very important to ascertain the new composition
of the Legislative Branch‘. Indeed, if either Harris or Trump wins the
national popular vote with only a slim majority or the Electoral College
produces mixed and uncertain results, the investors may get nervous, and market
volatility will rise. ‘Contesting
results are not good for the markets, as they may trigger disputes among the
parties and delay important economic decisions in the best-case scenario and
lead to social unrest and violence in the worst case’, Karr says.

The composition of the House and
the Senate is equally important as they will largely determine the ultimate
balance of power and the direction of the legislation. According to ABC News
simulation, Republicans win control of the Senate 88 times out of 100[1],
meaning that it is highly unlikely that the Democratic Party can manage to take
out the upper chamber of the U.S. Congress. When it comes to the House of
Representatives, however, the chances are 50/50.
Thus, it seems reasonable to infer that only four potential scenarios exist in
this election (see the table below).

Table
2: Possible Scenarios and the Dollar Impact

Scenarios
1 and 2

Scenarios 1 and 2 assume that
Kamala Harris becomes the next President of the United States, but her
executive power is severely or partly limited. In case Republicans capture both
the House and the Senate, Harris’s policy initiatives will be blocked or substantially
amended. On balance, a Harris presidency facing a hostile Congress would bring
about a politically unstable and unpredictable environment, which investors
despise. As a result, the economy will underperform, stocks will decline, and
the dollar will weaken.

‘A
government paralysed by dysfunction and gridlock is the worst-case scenario for
the U.S. economy in general and for the U.S. dollar in particular’, says Kar
Yong Ang, a financial market analyst at Octa Broker. ‘The probability of a protracted government shutdown is very high under
this scenario. U.S. stock market indices will certainly take a hit’.

Indeed, Harris’s progressive
initiatives on climate and the environment will be blocked, while fiscal and
economic policy will become a key point of contention, leading to a major
standoff over the budget. At the same time, Harris’s presidency might result in
less government spending, which will have a disinflationary impact, enabling
the Federal Reserve (Fed) to continue reducing interest rates. That, too,
however, will have a long-term bearish impact on the U.S. dollar.

In turn, the greenback’s weakness
may have a bullish impact on commodities, especially gold, as it will become
more affordable for holders of other currencies. Another bullish factor for
commodities in general and for gold, in particular, is that the conflict in
Eastern Europe will likely drag on under Harris, given that she has been more
in favour of supplying the weapons rather than pushing for a peace deal.

‘All
in all, I think Harris’s presidency will be met with a bearish reaction in U.S.
equity markets–––especially in the energy sector. Companies focusing on
renewables may perform better but still suffer in the long term as Harris will
struggle to push her environmental agenda. The U.S. dollar will almost
certainly sell off, while the euro and Chinese yuan will strengthen’, concludes
Kar Yong Ang.

Scenarios
3 and 4

Scenarios 3 and 4 assume that
Donald Trump becomes the next President of the United States, but his executive
power will either be partly limited by the Democratic House or, alternatively,
he manages to achieve a sweeping victory with the Republican Party taking full
control over both chambers of Congress. In this case, investors will likely
cheer (at least in the short term), as Trump promises to cut red tape and
reduce taxes. Stock indices will rally, and the dollar may strengthen. Still,
there will be long-term risks associated with Trump’s trade policy.

‘The
fears over U.S. debt sustainability will certainly rise under Trump’, says Kar
Yong Ang, a financial market analyst at Octa Broker. ‘He will extend as well as enlarge the tax cuts, essentially bringing
about a loose fiscal policy, which, in turn, will force the Fed to be hawkish’.
Indeed, a Republican sweep victory is the most bullish scenario for the
greenback in the midterm. Inflationary tax cuts will boost the economy and may
potentially force the Fed to stop its rate-cutting campaign, which will support
the U.S. dollar vs other currencies. However, the U.S.’s gigantic deficit will
likely keep expanding. Reuters estimates that Donald Trump’s tax cut plans
would add some $3.6 trillion to $6.6 trillion to federal deficits over a decade.

On the one hand, tax cuts may serve
as a catalyst for U.S. economic growth, which should support oil prices,
especially given that Trump is likely to enforce stricter sanctions against
Iran. On the other hand, U.S. crude oil and natural gas output may rise as the
Trump administration will likely support the companies engaged in fossil fuel
production.

Trade policy is not expected to be
Trump’s top priority, but he may still introduce new tariffs in 2025-2026.
First and foremost, this will negatively affect China and its currency, the
yuan. At the same time, Trump’s victory will be a major bullish factor for the
crypto industry in general and for digital currencies in particular. He made no
secret of his support for crypto and even advocated for the establishment of a
national Bitcoin reserve.

‘All
in all, I think Trump’s presidency will be met with a bullish reaction in U.S.
equity markets–––especially in the energy sector, and especially in case of a
sweeping victory. Companies with a focus on renewables will underperform,
bitcoin will rally, while the euro and the Chinese yuan will fall. However, the
market has already partly priced in Trump’s victory. Therefore, in a classic
‘buy the rumour, sell the news’ scenario, the asset prices I just mentioned may
actually drop immediately after the election, but will likely remain supported
in 2025’, concludes Kar Yong Ang.

About
Octa

Octa is an international broker that has been providing online trading
services worldwide since 2011. It offers commission-free access to financial
markets and a variety of services used by clients from 180 countries who have
opened more than 52 million trading accounts. To help its clients reach their
investment goals, Octa offers free educational webinars, articles, and
analytical tools.

The company is involved in a
comprehensive network of charitable and humanitarian initiatives, including the
improvement of educational infrastructure and short-notice relief projects
supporting local communities.

Since its foundation, Octa has won more
than 70 awards, including the ‘Best Forex Broker 2023’ award from
AllForexRating and the ‘Best Mobile Trading Platform 2024’ award from Global
Brand Magazine.

This article was written by FL Contributors at www.forexlive.com.

Fundamental
Overview

The US Dollar started the
week on the backfoot as the odds of a Harris victory jumped higher leading to a
pullback in the Trump’s trades.

Everything hinges on the US
election now with a red sweep seen as the most bullish scenario for the
greenback, while a blue sweep as the most bearish.

The price action will
likely be choppy until we start to get a better sense of who’s going to win, so
the best strategy would be to wait for the results, because the trend that will
be set will likely last for months anyway.

EURUSD Technical
Analysis – Daily Timeframe

On the daily chart, we can
see that EURUSD bounced off of the key swing level at 1.0777 as the buyers
stepped in with a defined risk below the level to position for a pullback into
the 1.10 handle. The sellers will want to see the price breaking below the
swing level to increase the bearish bets into the 1.06 handle next.

EURUSD Technical
Analysis – 4 hour Timeframe

On the 4 hour chart, we can
see that we have a minor upward trendline defining the current bullish momentum
on this timeframe. The buyers will likely lean on the trendline to keep
targeting new highs, while the sellers will look for a break lower to position
for the break below the key 1.0777 level.

EURUSD Technical
Analysis – 1 hour Timeframe

On the 1 hour chart, we can
see more clearly the recent price action with higher highs and higher lows
indicating a bullish trend. There’s not much else we can add here as the
election noise will likely lead to a choppy price action until we get the results.
The red lines define the average daily range for today.

Upcoming
Catalysts

Today is the US Presidential Election Day but we will also get the US ISM
Services PMI report. On Thursday, we have the US Jobless Claims and the FOMC
Policy Decision. On Friday, we conclude the week with the University of
Michigan Consumer Sentiment report.

This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta at www.forexlive.com.