The Iranian financial markets opened on Thursday morning, June 18, 2026, with a generally stable yet watchful sentiment across key sectors. Participants closely monitored currency fluctuations, the performance of gold and coins, and the latest movements in the cryptocurrency space.
In the currency market, the US Dollar maintained a notable presence, with its sell rate recorded at 156,900 Toman. The buy rate for USD stood at 155,971 Toman, indicating a relatively tight spread. Other major foreign currencies also showed their positions, with the Euro selling at 180,750 Toman and the British Pound at 208,900 Toman. The UAE Dirham was priced at 43,300 Toman, and the Turkish Lira at 3,380 Toman, reflecting the ongoing regional and international economic dynamics influencing the local exchange market.
The gold and coin market presented a more bullish picture this morning. The highly sought-after Emami coin saw a significant rise, trading at 164,500,000 Toman. Following suit, the Azadi coin was priced at 159,000,000 Toman, and the Nim Seke at 86,000,000 Toman. Per gram of 18-karat gold, a key indicator for investors, reached 16,535,389 Toman. Globally, the gold ounce was valued at 4,324.70 USD, providing a backdrop for local gold pricing.
The cryptocurrency market displayed mixed signals. Bitcoin (BTC), the leading digital asset, was trading at 63,882 USD. Ethereum (ETH) followed at 1,727.30 USD, reflecting the broader crypto market's current consolidation phase. Notably, Tether (USDT) maintained its peg closely to the US Dollar, trading at 156,077 Toman, underscoring its role as a stablecoin in the Iranian crypto ecosystem and its close correlation with the local USD rate. Investors continue to monitor global trends and regulatory developments that could impact these digital assets.