BRICS Shakes Up Global Finance: Where Does the US Dollar Really Stand in the Top 12?
The US dollar''s dominance faces a reality check as BRICS currencies gain traction. Here''s where the greenback lands in the pecking order—spoiler: it''s not as untouchable as Wall Street wants you to think.
For decades, the dollar ruled supreme. But 2025''s financial landscape tells a different story. Emerging markets are flipping the script with de-dollarization moves that actually stick.
Where does this leave the old guard? Somewhere between ''legacy system'' and ''digital gold alternative''—with crypto quietly eating both their lunches.
One hedge fund manager''s yacht payment could fund three stablecoin projects. Just saying.
BRICS: The Latest Top 12 Currency List: Where Does the US Dollar Stand?
The US dollar stands in the 10th position in the recent top 12 currency list as of June 2025. The USD has maintained its position and has not moved up or down in the list. The greenback has remained there for more than three years cementing its dominance without any hindrance. Surprisingly, despite targeting the US dollar at every step, the local currencies of BRICS nations have not made it to the top 12 currency list of 2025.
Below is the list of the top 12 currencies in the world in 2025:
