During the week of April 8-10, 2026, the US dollar recorded its biggest decline since January of this year. The move is related to mitigating geopolitical risks following the announcement of a ceasefire in the conflict between the United States and Iran.
autumn This happened after the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the two countries.uncertainty in energy and geopolitical markets was immediately reduced. With this change, the U.S. currency lost its appeal as a “heaven for value.”
This is a favorable position that has supported the dollar since the conflict began by increasing demand, but that momentum has now weakened, creating increased sales of the currency. tendency Investor rotation into other currencies and risk assetssimilar to gold and Bitcoin (BTC).
According to statistics, the dollar index (DXY) has fallen between 0.8% and 1.5% in the past five days. Worst day recorded since 2025. For the week, the index fell by 1.3%-1.6%, the biggest weekly decline since January 2026.
DXY closed around 98.65-98.70 points on Friday, April 10th. New lowest price in 4 weeks. This movement was in contrast to the movement observed during the dollar’s peak in February-March 2026, when demand for safe-haven assets during the conflict pushed the DXY to levels near 100-101 points.
In parallel, it was observed that Rotating capital into other major currencies CriptoNoticias reports that in addition to currencies such as the euro, pound sterling, and yen, there is renewed interest in gold as a reserve asset in an environment of low immediate uncertainty.
In this scenario, Bitcoin Trading above $70,000 is also a positive sign. Reach up to $70,000. At the end of this edition, the price hovers around $72,865 USD.
Is it a temporary fix?
According to Reuters, the main reasons for the dollar depreciation are: Modifications due to decreased risk aversion It follows a easing of geopolitical tensions rather than a structural change in its position in the global financial system.
In that sense, the development of the scenario between the US and Iran must continue to be considered an important factor creating uncertainty in the market. Although the ceasefire alleviated the immediate pressure, The ceasefire agreement is considered fragile and sources of tension remain.
In this context, the market remains focused on the talks that will take place in Pakistan this Saturday, April 11th. There, officials from both countries will demonstrate the stability of the agreement and condition the dollar’s development in the near term.
DXY movements so far in 2026 shows a consistent pattern: Reflecting its increased susceptibility to risk-aversion cycles, the dollar tends to appreciate during episodes of global tension and correct when geopolitical risks decline.
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