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Argentina’s Dollar Rates Diverge Over Weekend as Crypto Leads

Prices on crypto platforms stand above formal and informal quotes, reflecting brisk weekend demand.

Overview

  • With markets closed on Sunday, outlets use Friday’s closing levels as the reference for all exchange tiers.
  • The official Banco Nación rate last closed at roughly $1,422.11 to buy and $1,475.11 to sell.
  • The informal blue dollar was about $1,425 for buying and $1,445 for selling in Buenos Aires, while Córdoba quoted $1,460 for sale.
  • Financial-dollar gauges ended the last session higher than the official rate, with MEP near $1,468.98 and CCL around $1,489.86.
  • Crypto quotes outpaced other markets, with USDT on Binance near $1,494 and other platforms showing a $1,483–$1,543 range, as attention to dollar pricing has intensified after the legislative elections.