Black market forex today, LIVE: how much the dollar, euro and real blue are worth this Tuesday, February 25, 2025

The black market for foreign currency in Argentina is a key reference for those seeking access to dollars, reais or euros outside the official market. Given the exchange restrictions, many people and companies resort to the blue dollar and other foreign currencies in the informal circuit to protect their savings or carry out transactions.

How much is the blue dollar worth today to buy and sell on the black market?

The blue dollar is the most sought-after currency on the black market. Outside of formal channels, this banknote usually marks a significant difference compared to the official dollar due to the growing economic tensions and financial uncertainty in the country.

This Tuesday, February 25, 2025 , the blue dollar is trading at a market value of $1,210.00 for purchase and $1,230.00 for sale, which implies a significant gap compared to the official value, which is at $976.00 for purchase and $1,016.00 for sale.

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What is the price of the MEP, CCL and Crypto dollar?

In addition to the blue dollar, investors and savers also monitor the value of the MEP dollar, the cash settlement dollar (CCL) and cryptocurrencies. The MEP dollar , or stock market dollar, allows you to buy dollars through the purchase and sale of bonds in the local market, with a current price of $1,199.30 for purchase and $1,201.10 for sale.

The CCL dollar , used to withdraw foreign currency from the country, is trading at $1,207.30 for purchase and $1,208.00 for sale. Meanwhile, the crypto dollar , which is traded through cryptocurrency exchanges, is trading at $1,221.25 at the buying end and $1,223.70 at the selling end.

Blue Euro quote today on the parallel market

The euro is another key currency in the informal market. The price of the blue euro today , Tuesday, February 25, 2025, is $1,315.00 for purchase and $1,337.00 for sale, which represents a considerable difference with the official euro, which is quoted at $1,026.00 for purchase and $1,179.00 for sale.

The euro is the official currency of 19 of the 27 member countries of the European Union (EU) , which together make up the Eurozone. It is also the second most widely used currency after the dollar. The nations that use this currency are: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain.

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How much is the real blue today in Argentina?

The Brazilian real is also moving strongly on the Argentine parallel market, in particular due to trade relations between the two countries and tourism. The real blue today , Tuesday, February 25, 2025, on the informal market is quoted at $199.75 for purchase and $217.75 for sale.

It has been the legal tender of Brazil since 1994. Today, it is the strongest currency in Latin America and the 20th most traded currency in the world. Its symbol is R$ and it has the following banknotes: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 reais. As for coins, they range from 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1 real.