The parallel currency rose $15 and traded at $1.335 for sale. However, following the rise in the official rate, the gap with the official exchange rate fell into negative territory.

The blue dollar experienced a significant increase this Thursday, July 31, rising $15 to reach $1,335 for sale. This surge puts the parallel currency close to recording its largest monthly increase of the year, but with the surge in the official dollar, the gap with the official exchange rate is now in negative territory.

According to city traders, the blue dollar was quoted at $1.315 for buying and $1.335 for selling, marking an increase compared to the previous day.

In the wholesale segment, which is the market benchmark, the dollar traded at $1.374 per unit. This increase in the official exchange rate directly impacted the parallel market, modifying the gap with the blue dollar.

Futures Contracts and Other Foreign Exchange Rates

In the futures market, dollar contracts extended their price, rising as much as 4.3%, raising expectations that the wholesale exchange rate could reach $1.525 by the end of December, a figure significantly higher than the $1.229 estimate in the 2026 Budget announcement.

The values of the MEP dollar and the Cash Settlement Dollar (CCL) were also affected by market movements. The MEP dollar traded at $1,361.68 and the CCL at $1,365.70, both with the gap against the official dollar also in negative territory.

Dollar card and crypto

The card or tourist dollar, which includes a 30% surcharge on the official dollar, stood at $1,794. Meanwhile, the crypto dollar, also known as the Bitcoin dollar, traded at $1,365.08, according to the Bitso platform.

Bitcoin's price, meanwhile, remains at $117,608 according to Binance, consolidating its position as one of the most popular cryptocurrencies on the market.

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