The Iranian currency market concluded trading on Thursday, October 1, 2026, witnessing a continued upward trajectory for major foreign currencies. The US Dollar, a key benchmark, reached a sell price of 258,300 Toman, while its buy rate stood at 256,771 Toman. This movement reflects persistent demand in the parallel market, often influenced by domestic economic indicators and regional developments. Other major currencies also followed suit, with the Euro trading at 291,500 Toman and the British Pound at 341,600 Toman.
In the gold and coin market, the Emami gold coin continued its ascent, closing the day at a significant 261,000,000 Toman. The Azadi coin also saw strong demand, priced at 252,000,000 Toman. The half-coin (Nim Seke) was valued at 136,000,000 Toman. Meanwhile, the price of 18-karat gold per gram, a common measure for jewelry, reached 25,693,707 Toman, indicating a broad strengthening across the precious metals sector. The global gold ounce price stood at $4,167.40, providing an international context for local prices.
The cryptocurrency market presented a mixed but generally strong picture. Bitcoin (BTC), the leading digital asset, was trading robustly at $84,068. Ethereum (ETH) also maintained a strong position at $2,696.63. Tether (USDT), a stablecoin pegged to the US Dollar, closely mirrored the Toman exchange rate, trading at 258,233 Toman. This close alignment underscores USDT's role as a popular digital alternative for dollar transactions within Iran, offering a relatively stable option amidst traditional currency fluctuations.
The overall market sentiment on Thursday, ۹ مهر ۱۴۰۵, suggests a continued preference for assets perceived as hedges against inflation and economic uncertainty. Investors are closely monitoring both domestic policy signals and international economic trends, which collectively shape the daily movements of these critical markets in Iran.