📢 Crypto Catch-Up: The Biggest Moves of the Week

This week saw Ethereum dominate headlines with spot ETH ETFs pulling in $2.4B, outpacing Bitcoin inflows for seven straight days. U.S. lawmakers advanced the CLARITY and GENIUS Acts, signalling fresh momentum for crypto regulation. JPMorgan revealed plans to explore crypto-backed loans, while whales scooped up 130M XRP amid bullish sentiment.

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CoinGape Newsletter
July 26, 2025

🔻BTC down 0.70%, ETH up 4.65% 🔺

Market Overview 📊

🟠 Bitcoin: ~$117,000

🟣 Ethereum: ~$3,700

⚫️ Altcoins:

  • XRP: ~$3.8

  • Solana: ~$188

  • Cardano: ~$0.8

  • BNB: ~$783

  • Dogecoin: ~$0.2

  • Shiba Inu: ~$0.00001

📊 Fear & Greed Index at 64 — solidly in Greed as capital keeps flowing across the crypto space.

🔍 Core Insights:

📊 ETH ETFs saw $2.4B inflows, outpacing BTC for 7 straight days

Ethereum spot ETFs saw $2.4B in inflows over 6 days, outpacing Bitcoin ETFs for 7 straight sessions. BlackRock’s ETHA led the charge, pulling in $1.79B alone and crossing $10B AUM. ETH ETFs have now posted 16 consecutive days of inflows, signalling growing institutional confidence and a potential rotation from BTC to ETH.

🏛 U.S. lawmakers pushed new crypto bills (CLARITY & GENIUS Acts)

Lawmakers approved key legislation including the GENIUS Act (stablecoin rules), CLARITY Act (defines crypto oversight), and Anti-CBDC Act (blocks a U.S. digital dollar). These moves aim to boost regulatory clarity and protect financial privacy.

🏦 JPMorgan eyes crypto-backed loans

Major U.S. bank JPMorgan Chase is exploring a ground breaking plan to let clients borrow fiat using Bitcoin and Ethereum holdings as collateral. This marks a dramatic shift from prior scepticism by CEO Jamie Dimon and signals growing institutional confidence in crypto assets. With regulatory frameworks like the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts paving the way, this could pave the way for wider adoption of crypto financing as early as next year.

🐋 Whales grabbed 130M XRP as it targets $3.82

Whales scooped up 130M XRP as price held above $3.00 support. Analysts suggest a potential rally to $3.82 if momentum continues, backed by bullish sentiment and strong accumulation.

🚀 ETH up ~49% in July, BlackRock nears 3M ETH in its ETF

BlackRock’s ETHA ETF is fast approaching 3 million ETH in holdings, adding 120K ETH (~$440M) in a single day. ETHA now holds over $10 B in assets and leads Ethereum ETF inflows with a 16-day net inflow streak totalling over $9.3 B since early July.

What's Next? ⏩

The upcoming week in crypto looks poised for continued momentum, especially around Ethereum, with ETFs attracting massive inflows and BlackRock nearing 3M ETH. Regulatory clarity from new U.S. crypto bills may boost institutional confidence further, while JPMorgan’s crypto loan plans hint at growing TradFi adoption. Expect attention on ETH vs BTC flows, XRP price action, and broader market reactions to evolving U.S. policy.

📬 Catch you next week—same time, same vibes, with the hottest crypto news!