Biography
Arslan Ali Butt is the founder and Lead Market Analyst at AAFX.io, with more than a decade of experience covering forex, cryptocurrencies, commodities, equities, and global macroeconomic trends. He holds an MBA in Finance and an MPhil in Behavioral Finance, combining academic research with practical market experience in technical analysis, dealing-desk operations, risk management, market sentiment, and trading psychology. Since 2014, Arslan has produced data-driven market analysis, price forecasts, trading education, and live webinars for international audiences. His research and commentary have been published by FXEmpire, FXLeaders, FXStreet, TradingKey, Cryptonews, KuCoin Learn, InsideBitcoins, Business2Community, ForexCrunch, EconomyWatch, ACY Securities, and FlowBank. Through AAFX.io, he provides independent, transparent, and clearly sourced market news and analysis designed to help readers understand financial markets and make better-informed decisions.
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Recent Articles
Ethereum Handles $8 Trillion Stablecoin Transfers in Q4 as Network Use Surges
Ethereum processed a record $8 trillion in stablecoin transfers in Q4 2025, as daily transactions…
GBP/USD Slips Below 1.3450 as 90% Fed Cut Odds and Risks Lift Dollar
GBP/USD trades below 1.3450 as geopolitical risks boost the dollar and markets price a 90%…
European Stocks Hit Record as STOXX 600 Rises 0.6% on Defence Surge
European stocks hit record highs as the STOXX 600 rises 0.6%, led by defence shares…
Oil Slides 1% After U.S. Seizes Maduro, Fueling Supply Fears in 2026
Oil prices fall 1% after the U.S. captures Venezuela’s Maduro, raising expectations of higher future…
Gold Surges 2.4% as U.S. Seizes Maduro, Lifting Haven Demand Near $4,430
Gold jumps 2.4% toward $4,430 after the U.S. captures Venezuela’s Maduro, boosting safe-haven demand amid…
EUR/USD Holds Above 1.1750 Amid ECB-Fed Policy Divergence Signals
EUR/USD edges above 1.1750 amid ECB-Fed policy divergence. German Manufacturing PMI and technical levels will…
AI Coins and Dogecoin Jump 8% as Elon Musk Praises Nvidia CEO
AI coins and Dogecoin surge over 8% as Elon Musk praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang,…
Oil Rises 0.6% in 2026 After Worst Year Since 2020 as Risks Re-Emerge
Oil edges higher in 2026 after a nearly 20% drop last year, as Russia-Ukraine risks…
Taiwan Stocks Gain 0.89% to Record High as Tech and Chips Power Rally
Taiwan stocks climb 0.89% to a record high as semiconductor and electronics shares rally, with…
Gold Opens 2026 Up 1.6% After 60% 2025 Surge as Silver, Platinum Rise Higher
Gold starts 2026 higher after a 60% 2025 surge, lifted by a weaker dollar and…
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