Crypto Week Ends with GENIUS Act Pass, Eyes on Bitcoin and Altcoins

Crypto Week (July 14-18, 2025) concluded on July 18, marking a pivotal moment for U.S. crypto regulation. With President Donald Trump’s push to make America the “crypto capital of the world,” the U.S. House finalized key votes, advancing the industry’s future. Here’s a recap of Crypto Week’s outcomes, market reactions, and what lies ahead.

Crypto Week Ends with GENIUS Act Pass
Crypto Week Ends with GENIUS Act Pass

Crypto Week’s Key Outcome

Crypto Week culminated with significant progress on three bills, despite political friction.

  • GENIUS Act Approved: The House passed the stablecoin bill (308-122) on July 18, following Senate approval (68-30, June 2025). It mandates 1:1 USD reserves and audits for issuers, awaiting Trump’s signature by late July 18 (10:30 AM UTC). This could drive institutional inflows into Bitcoin and stablecoins.
  • CLARITY Act Stalled: Aimed at clarifying SEC and CFTC roles, this bill faces delays due to Democratic concerns over Trump’s “crypto empire,” with a Senate vote expected next week.
  • Anti-CBDC Act Advances: Attached to the NDAA, this bill bans Federal Reserve CBDCs, prioritizing Bitcoin and private stablecoins. It’s set for approval with defense spending.

Market Surge and Corrections Post-Crypto Week

Crypto Week fueled a market boom, though volatility persisted.

  • Bitcoin (BTC): Hit a record $123,218, now at ~$121,600 (-4.21% in 24 hours), driven by $1.18 billion in ETF inflows, the highest in 2025. Weekly gains reached 10%.
  • Ethereum (ETH): Soared 7.48% to ~$3,600.63, with a $416 billion market cap, entering the top 30 global assets. Analysts predict $3,900-$4,000 by July 20.
Ethereum Surges Pass $3,600
Ethereum Surges Past $3,600
  • Altcoins: Solana and XRP rose ~20% and 15% weekly, respectively, signaling an altcoin season as Bitcoin dominance dips.
  • Risks: Trump’s trade disputes (EU, Mexico) and potential GENIUS Act delays could trigger short-term dips.
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Future Outlook

Analysts forecast Bitcoin reaching $125,000-$150,000 by August if regulations solidify. Trends like real-world asset tokenization, AI-crypto integration, and Bitcoin treasury adoption (e.g., MicroStrategy) will drive the 2025 bull run, alongside new crypto IPOs and ETFs.

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