### 📊 Bitcoin (BTC) for July 20, 2025
#### 1. **Current Price and Performance**
- **Bitcoin Price**: $117,871 (-0.27% from the previous day).
- **Market Capitalization**: $2.34 trillion, with trading volume decreasing to $45.14 billion over 24 hours.
- **Volatility**: Price decreased from a record high of $123,153 recorded on July 14, due to fears of selling by "whales" (large investors).
#### 2. **Market Influencing Factors**
- **American Regulation**:
- The **Genius Act** was signed to regulate stablecoins, enhancing market confidence.
- The **Clarity Act** was passed to transfer oversight authority of digital currencies from the SEC to the CFTC, reducing regulatory tightening.
- **Weak Dollar**: The U.S. dollar has declined by about 10% since the beginning of 2025, increasing the appeal of Bitcoin as a hedging asset.
- **Political Factors**: Rumors circulating about the potential dismissal of Federal Reserve Chair **Jerome Powell**, increasing market volatility.
#### 3. **Analysts' Forecasts**
- **Short-Term Optimism**:
- Price expectations to rise to **$140,000–$160,000** by the end of Q3 2025, supported by a weak dollar and institutional investment flows.
- **Bernstein** expects Bitcoin to reach **$200,000** by the end of the year.
- **Potential Risks**:
- Potential short-term price slowdown after breaking through $120,000, with technical support at **$114,000–$118,000**.
- Warnings about the impact of the Federal Reserve's tight monetary policy and tariffs.
#### 4. **Investor and Institutional Movements**
- **Stablecoin Flows**:
- **$895 million** entered the **Binance** platform within 24 hours, indicating readiness for widespread buying.
- **Tether** issued **$3 billion** of its stablecoin (USDT), supporting liquidity.
- **Whale Activity**:
- Transfer of 40,000 Bitcoin (worth $4.77 billion) from a dormant wallet since 2011, raising concerns about a massive sell-off.
- Whale deposits on trading platforms decreased by 33%, which may limit sell pressure.
#### 5. **Technical and Market Developments**
- **Cloud Mining**: Launch of **LET Mining** with cloud mining contracts for daily returns, such as an $80,000 contract generating $65,520 in profit over 35 days.
- **Institutional Adoption**:
- **Charles Schwab** (managing $10.7 trillion in assets) plans to launch a direct trading service for Bitcoin and Ethereum.
- Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attract $15 billion from institutions over 6–8 weeks.
### 💎 Summary
- **Current Trend**: Bitcoin stabilizing around $118,000 with optimism for a rise supported by regulatory and economic factors.
- **Risks**: Whale activity and political uncertainty may cause short-term volatility.
- **Long-Term Forecasts**: Predictions suggest exceeding $450,000 by 2030, and $1.02 million by 2035.
