The Iranian foreign‑exchange market closed the evening session with the US dollar selling at 158,650 Toman and buying at 157,711 Toman, a modest dip of about 0.6 % from the previous session. The euro remained the most expensive foreign currency at 181,450 Toman, while the British pound and the United Arab Emirates dirham were quoted at 210,100 Toman and 43,900 Toman respectively. The Turkish lira, a regional benchmark, traded at 3,415 Toman.
Gold and precious‑metal prices also moved higher. The state‑issued Emami gold coin reached 163,500,000 Toman, crossing the 163 million mark for the first time this week. The Azadi coin stayed near 158,000,000 Toman, and the Nim Seke (silver) was priced at 85,500,000 Toman. Pure 18‑karat gold continued its upward trend, trading at 16,159,564 Toman per gram, while the international gold ounce price settled at $4,192.70.In the crypto arena, Bitcoin (BTC) held steady at $64,969, showing resilience despite global market volatility. Ethereum (ETH) was priced at $1,756.68, and the locally‑used stablecoin USDT traded at 159,000 Toman per token, slightly above the official dollar sell rate, indicating continued demand for dollar‑linked assets in the domestic market.
Overall, the evening session reflected a cautious but stable environment. The slight depreciation of the dollar may ease pressure on import‑dependent businesses, while the rise in gold prices suggests investors are still seeking safe‑haven assets. Crypto traders appear to be holding positions, with Bitcoin hovering near a psychological $65,000 barrier. Market participants should monitor upcoming central bank announcements for any policy shifts that could affect exchange rates and precious‑metal demand.