Market Recap: August 2, 2026 – Crypto Mixed, Precious Metals Flat, EUR and GBP Weaken

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Ethereum led declines among major cryptocurrencies, falling ▼ 0.80% to 1849.87 USD, having traded between 1842.38 USD and 1880.46 USD during the session. Bitcoin, by contrast, posted a modest gain of ▲ 0.05%, settling at 62966.00 USD with a range of 62758.00 USD to 63559.00 USD.

Precious Metals

Gold and silver remained unchanged in trading. Gold held at 4043.70 USD per ounce, while silver remained at 57.69 USD per ounce, reflecting flat conditions across the precious metals complex.

Currency Markets

The euro and pound sterling retreated against the dollar. EUR/USD fell ▲ 1.08% to 0.8685 EUR, trading in a narrow range between 0.8685 EUR and 0.8780 EUR. Sterling followed suit, declining ▼ 0.87% to 0.7430 GBP with movement between 0.7430 GBP and 0.7495 GBP.

Middle Eastern currency pairs remained stable. USD/QAR held at 3.6400 QAR, USD/SAR at 3.7500 SAR, and USD/AED at 3.6725 AED, with no changes recorded.