🔥 Crypto Pulse: U.S. Stablecoin Bill, Market Milestones & Institutional Momentum
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1. GENIUS Act Clears the Way for Stablecoin Legitimacy
On July 18, 2025, President Trump signed the GENIUS Act, the first sweeping federal stablecoin regulation in the U.S. It mandates full collateralization and reserve transparency—opening avenues for issuers like Circle and Ripple to pursue bank licenses and even Fed master accounts—ushering crypto into mainstream finance while tempering investor optimism .
2. Crypto Market Cap Surpasses $4 Trillion
The passage of the GENIUS Act triggered a market-wide rally, pushing total crypto capitalization above $4 trillion for the first time . Notably, Bitcoin retested the $123K peak before stabilizing near $118K–$120K, while Ether surged ~20% towards the $3,500–$4,000 range .
3. Ethereum Overtakes Bitcoin in Spot Trading Volume
For the first time since June 2024, Ethereum surpassed Bitcoin in weekly spot volume—$25.7 bn vs. $24.4 bn—highlighting a renewed market focus on altcoin utility, DeFi staking, and stablecoin issuance .
4. Brutal Liquidation Wave: $735M Wiped Out
This week saw sharp downside volatility: nearly $735 million in long positions liquidated. Ether and XRP holders took the hardest hit—$153 m and $88 m respectively—followed by Bitcoin ($65 m), Solana and Dogecoin (~$40 m each) .
5. Crypto Crime Surges: $2.17B Lost in Hacks
Crypto theft has soared, with over $2.17 billion stolen in 2025—surpassing 2024's total. High-profile breaches at ByBit and CoinDCX highlight ongoing vulnerabilities and the urgent need for security innovation .
6. Institutional Treasury Strategies Expand Beyond BTC
Businesses are diversifying treasury allocations. Companies like BitMine and “Ether Machine” are accumulating $1–1.5 billion in ETH as strategic assets, driven by Ethereum’s mature staking and stablecoin architecture .
📊 What This Means for You
Traders: Volatility is high—watch key support (BTC $116k, ETH $3.6k) and resistance ($120k+, $4k respectively) bands for breakout or breakdown setups .
Investors: With institutional purse strings loosening and altcoin volume rising, diversified exposure to ETH, SOL, XRP, and stablecoins is increasingly justified.
Creators & Analysts: Share your insight—live or recorded—on the stablecoin regulation wave, institutional plays, or the security arms race. Real-time strategy education is now more relevant than ever.
✅ Your Strategic Playbook
1. Monitor regulatory shifts: The GENIUS Act is just one of several key bills (CLARITY, Anti-CBDC) shaping the landscape .
2. Capitalize on ETH momentum: Rising trading volume, treasury demand, and staking growth suggest deepening utility.
3. Defensive positioning during volatility: Hedge exposure with hedging tools and risk-aware allocation strategies.
4. Prioritize security: Advocate for proven custody standards and third-party audit protocols amid rising hack incidents.
🎤 Opening the Floor
What are your predictions for the next phase—will ETH continue to outpace BTC in volume? Is the flashy regulator‑led rally sustainable? And how are you responding to the uptick in liquidations and theft?
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