Crypto Market Reaches $4 Trillion as XRP Hits Record High and Ethereum Sees Surge in Activity
July 19, 2025
The total value of the global cryptocurrency market has crossed the $4 trillion mark for the first time—a major milestone that highlights just how far the industry has come. This surge comes alongside several standout developments, with XRP leading the charge and Ethereum seeing a noticeable uptick in usage.
XRP hit a new all-time high, sparking momentum across many altcoins. Meanwhile, Ethereum edged closer to the $4,000 level, fueled by a rise in institutional interest and increased treasury-related activity.
Institutional Interest and Policy Moves
BlackRock has moved to expand its exposure to Ethereum staking through its ETF, underlining growing confidence in Ethereum as a source of yield. In a significant policy shift, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that allows cryptocurrencies to be included in 401(k) retirement plans. The administration also expressed support for potential tax exemptions on crypto assets, which could further encourage adoption.
Major Investments and Whale Activity
Institutional players have been making bold moves. SharpLink invested $115 million into Ethereum and announced plans to raise nearly $5 billion more to purchase additional crypto assets. A separate $4.8 billion Bitcoin transfer to Galaxy Digital drew attention across the market, while Adam Back revealed a new Bitcoin SPV holding 30,000 BTC.
Coinbase shares have also seen a dramatic rise, jumping 60% this month to reach an all-time high.
Corporate Buying Accelerates
Several companies are aggressively building their crypto holdings. Bit Origin revealed plans to raise $500 million for Dogecoin accumulation. Thumzup Media committed $250 million to crypto investments. GameSquare is buying $70 million worth of Ethereum to support its expansion into Web3 and gaming.
Stablecoin Growth and Tokenisation Efforts
The stablecoin market continues to grow, now topping $260 billion. Tether alone minted $3 billion worth of USDT in just 24 hours, reflecting strong demand. On the regulatory side, Atkins introduced new proposals to support the growth of tokenised assets in traditional financial systems.
Backpack launched a platform to help users sell their FTX claims, offering much-needed liquidity for those still impacted by the exchange's collapse.
Global Moves and Setbacks
Russia’s Sberbank announced plans to provide crypto custody services, expanding access to digital assets for institutions in the region. On the flip side, Liquidity Research’s planned acquisition of Lexner fell through—one of the few setbacks in an otherwise upbeat market.
Crossing the $4 trillion threshold isn’t just a symbolic moment—it marks a shift toward broader acceptance, stronger infrastructure, and growing alignment with global finance. With rising real-world use cases, institutional backing, and supportive policy changes, the next chapter of crypto growth is already taking shape.
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