#CryptoMarket4T

current crypto market trends as of July 2025, synthesized from the latest data:

1. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Lead Market Surge**

- **Bitcoin** has surpassed **$118,000**, driven by institutional ETF inflows (e.g., BlackRock holds ~709,806 BTC) and regulatory optimism .

- **Ethereum** trades near **$2,970**, boosted by the **Pectra upgrade** reducing fees and strong ETF inflows (e.g., Fidelity’s Ethereum Fund attracted $836.7M) .

02. Institutional and Regulatory Momentum**

- **Trump’s pro-crypto policies** include an executive order to allow **401(k) investments in crypto**, potentially unlocking a **$9 trillion market** .

- **SEC’s softened stance** under Trump has revived altcoin ETFs (e.g., Solana, XRP) and withdrawn restrictive 2022 guidance .