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The US Dollar remains the world’s most liquid and trusted currency
The US Dollar dominates global finance
Global Markets Investor
July 17, 2025
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The US Dollar accounts for 48% of global payments, the highest share in 13 years, according to SWIFT. That share is 2x more than the Euro and 16x the Chinese Yuan.
The Dollar appears in 88% of all foreign exchange trades worldwide.
Additionally, roughly 58% of global FX reserves are held in US Dollars.
In cross‑border lending, the greenback commands 47%, far ahead of the Euro’s 30%.
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However, some non-Western countries have been diversifying their currency reserves out of the US Dollar in recent years. More about that below.
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