Week 29 (July 14-20, 2025) has been a wild ride! From record-breaking highs to groundbreaking regulations, here are the top 7 headlines shaping the market. Dive in, share your thoughts, and let’s discuss! 🚀
1. 🖋️ Trump Seals the Deal: GENIUS Act Becomes Law
On July 18, President Trump signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS Act) into law, following a 308-122 House vote and 68-30 Senate approval. This first-ever federal framework mandates 1:1 USD reserves, with CEOs like Jeremy Allaire (Circle) and Paolo Ardoino (Tether) cheering the move.
Takeaway: A game-changer for stablecoins—will this spark a TradFi boom?
2. 📈 Bitcoin Soars to $123K All-Time High
Bitcoin hit a stunning $123K, fueled by $1.69B weekly ETF inflows and the GENIUS Act buzz.
Takeaway: The bull run is on, but can it hold with market volatility?
3. 🐳 $9.6B Bitcoin Whale Move Raises Red Flags
A 2011 Bitcoin wallet moved $9.6B on July 18, hinting at a potential profit take after 14 years. Could this trigger a correction?
Takeaway: Eyes on this whale—will it shake the market?
4. 🌐 Crypto Market Cap Nears $4 Trillion
The global crypto market cap briefly hit $4.033T (per CoinGecko) on July 18, led by Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, post-GENIUS Act.
Takeaway: A historic peak—will we see $5T soon?
5. 🏠 Ethereum Leads RWA with $286M Weekly Inflows
Ethereum saw $286M flow into ETFs this week (ending July 18), boosting Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization like real estate and bonds.
Takeaway: RWA is heating up—time to explore these opportunities?
6. 💸 U.S. Banks Dive into Stablecoin Race
JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Bank of America are eyeing stablecoin launches by late 2025, challenging USDT and USDC after GENIUS Act’s green light.
Takeaway: Bank-backed coins—are they the future or just hype?
7. 🚀 XRP Jumps 20% to $3.64 on Stablecoin Hype
XRP surged to $3.64 on July 18, up 20% in 24 hours, riding hopes that Ripple will leverage GENIUS Act for cross-border payments.
Takeaway: XRP’s rise—smart move or short-lived pump?
What’s Next?
Week 29 has set the stage for a crypto revolution with GENIUS Act leading the charge. Bitcoin and Ethereum are soaring, stablecoins are gaining legitimacy, and RWA is on the rise. But with whale moves and bank entries, volatility looms.
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