Crypto Market Trends: July 12, 2025
- Bitcoin's Record Surge: Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $118,856, driven by over $1.5B in spot ETF inflows and institutional buying. This triggered $1B+ in short position liquidations, with $678M in BTC and $300M in ETH shorts wiped out. Binance’s futures funding rate hit +0.01%, signaling strong bullish momentum.
- Institutional Adoption Grows: SharpLink Gaming acquired 10,000 ETH ($25.7M), boosting its holdings to 215,634 ETH ($550M+), the largest among publicly traded firms. Japan’s Metaplanet added 2,204 BTC ($237M) to its treasury, holding 15,555 BTC. Corporate crypto treasuries and ETF inflows ($14.4B by July 3) reflect mainstream integration.
- Altcoin and DeFi Momentum: Ethereum, Solana, and XRP are gaining traction, with ETH eyeing $15,000 by year-end due to ETF approvals and Layer-2 growth. An “AltSeason” may be emerging, with capital rotating into altcoins like SYRUP, SPX, HYPE, and FARTCOIN, which show strong technical signals. DeFi TVL dipped 2.19% in June, but stablecoin market cap grew to $228B.
- Regulatory Shifts: U.S. pro-crypto policies, including Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the GENIUS Act, bolster market optimism. The SEC’s potential repeal of SAB 121 and progress on stablecoin legislation could enhance institutional trust, though geopolitical risks and regulatory uncertainties remain.
- Market Dynamics: Total crypto market cap exceeds $3.5T, up 2.6% in June despite volatility from geopolitical tensions. Stablecoins are increasingly used for remittances, with projections of $300B daily settlements by year-end. AI-integrated blockchain projects and tokenized assets ($12B+ valuation) are key growth areas.