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Cryptocurrency Markets – Monthly Volumes on Major Exchanges Crypto trading volumes are increasing, as more investors seek more speculative assets. Image: Financial Times

U.S. Dollar – Share of Global Currency Reserves The U.S. dollar maintains its status as the global reserve currency, despite the recent slide. Image: BCA Research

Currency Markets and U.S. Elections FX markets are pricing in a Biden presidency and a blue sweep as well. Image: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Currency – The U.S. Dollar (USD) Is the Most Traded Currency The U.S. dollar is the most commonly traded currency in the world, followed by the euro, the Japanese yen, and the British pound sterling. Image: Morgan Stanley Research

Bitcoin: Currency or Asset Class? (Price and Volatility) This chart puts into perspective the daily and annualized volatility of Bitcoin. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Confidence in Central Banks and Cryptocurrency This chart suggests substantial loss in confidence in some central banks. Image: Financial Times

Gold and Emerging Market Currency Index Historically, a weak U.S. dollar tends to be good for gold and emerging markets. Image: Gavekal, Macrobond

Local Currency Returns and Return to Vol Ratios in YTD 2019 Chart showing what investors should have bought this year. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

Currency Impact on International Returns (MSCI ACWI ex-U.S.) Chart showing the currency impact on the MSCI All Country World ex-U.S. Index. Image: J.P. Morgan Asset Management

Currency Sensitivity vs. VIX If VIX spikes, this chart suggests that investors should be long yen. Image: Nordea and Macrobond

U.S. Monthly Intervention by Currency As the chart shows, frequent interventions in the foreign exchange market were fairly common prior to 1995. Image: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research