The global cryptocurrency market surged past $4 trillion this week, propelled by new institutional inflows, historic legislative action, and strong bullish momentum across major digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP.
Bitcoin Hits Record $123K, Doubling From April Lows
Bitcoin continues its parabolic rise, climbing from $61,000 in April to over $123,000, marking a new all-time high. This explosive growth reflects renewed confidence among long-term investors, aided by declining inflation expectations and increased demand for crypto in retirement portfolios.
Bitcoin’s doubling in value within just three months has triggered broad market gains, lifting all top-tier digital assets.
Ethereum, XRP Follow Bitcoin as Total Market Cap Skyrockets
- Ethereum (ETH) is now trading above $3,500, buoyed by ETF inflows and strong activity in DeFi and treasury vehicles.
- XRP has rebounded sharply, breaking out of long-term resistance zones following positive legal and market sentiment.
This upward trend pushed the total crypto market capitalization past $4 trillion, a new milestone not seen in the industry’s history.
Trump Signs GENIUS Act, Backs Crypto Expansion
On July 19, President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act, the first official U.S. legislation focused on regulating stablecoins. During the signing, Trump stated:
“Crypto and the U.S. dollar will be stronger, bigger, and better than ever before. This is a golden age for American innovation.”
The bill is designed to regulate the issuance and backing of stablecoins, placing them on par with traditional payment systems like SWIFT. It also signals a shift toward full legal recognition of blockchain infrastructure.
Elon Musk Sparks Buzz, New Satoshi Theory Emerges
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has fueled speculation around new Bitcoin adoption technologies, which could integrate with Tesla or X (formerly Twitter). Simultaneously, the XRP community has revived theories linking Bitcoin’s anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, to early XRP developers—a claim with no confirmation but increasing traction.
Outlook: The Crypto Era Enters a New Phase
With Bitcoin leading the charge and U.S. regulatory clarity beginning to form, market sentiment remains firmly bullish. If momentum holds, analysts expect Bitcoin to target $150,000, while the overall crypto market could test $5 trillion in Q3 2025.
All eyes are now on institutional ETFs and upcoming Fed actions, which could either accelerate or dampen crypto’s breakout year.
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