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💰 From Capitol Hill to All-Time Highs: Crypto’s Biggest Week Yet 🚀
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📰 News

Trump’s Bitcoin-Friendly Executive Order Will Expand 401k Investment Options
According to a Financial Times (FT) report, the order could be signed this week. It would instruct federal agencies to remove regulatory barriers that prevent crypto and private assets from being included in professionally managed 401k plans.
Currently, most 401k accounts are limited to mutual funds holding public stocks and bonds. Trump’s plan would allow managers to add Bitcoin and other digital assets. Hence, Americans will have more choice in how they save for retirement.
The White House confirmed that Trump is focused on helping working Americans build wealth and secure their futures. However, it emphasized that no decision is final until the president announces it directly.
This move builds on Trump’s broader push to mainstream Bitcoin. His administration has already dropped enforcement actions against major crypto companies and supported legislation that benefits the digital asset industry.
Also, a White House representative stated that President Trump has shown his support towards eliminating crypto capital gains tax. The move will make small Bitcoin transactions tax-free and ease crypto adoption.
Notably, Trump has openly credited the crypto community with helping him win the 2024 election. His family’s firm, Trump Media & Technology Group, has invested over $2 billion in cryptocurrencies and launched its own stablecoin and digital tokens.
Key Takeaways:
Trump may allow crypto in 401k retirement plans.
Order would remove barriers to Bitcoin and digital assets.
White House says decision not final yet.
Trump supports removing crypto tax on small transactions.
His firm has invested over $2B in crypto.

GENIUS Act To Become Law As Crypto Bills Pass In U.S. House
The stablecoin bill will become law after the House voted in favor of the three crypto bills, following over three hours of debate on the floor. This marks a milestone for the crypto industry, seeing as it could now get two major legislations in quick succession after years of a lack of regulatory clarity.
The passage of the GENIUS Act and other bills came just a day after the representatives passed a procedural vote in favor of them. This was a hard-fought victory considering that the procedural vote lasted for almost ten hours, the longest in modern history.
However, the passage was much more straightforward. 294 representatives voted in favor of the CLARITY, while 134 voted against. The GENIUS Act passed with a higher margin, with 308 voting in favor and 122 voting against the bill. For the Anti-CBDC Act, 219 representatives voted in favor while 210 voted against the bill.
With this latest development, the stablecoin bill will now head to the White House for U.S. President Donald Trump to sign it into law. Meanwhile, the CLARITY and Anti-CBDC Acts will head to the Senate.
Key Takeaways:
The U.S. House passed three major crypto bills: CLARITY, GENIUS, and Anti-CBDC Acts.
GENIUS Act passed with a strong 308-122 vote, CLARITY with 294-134, and Anti-CBDC with 219-210.
The stablecoin bill is set to become law pending President Trump’s signature.
The CLARITY and Anti-CBDC Acts will now move to the Senate.
This marks a major milestone after years of unclear crypto regulation.
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📊 Markets

XRP Breaks 8-Year Slump With New ATH
XRP price reached a new peak of $3.66, surpassing its previous all-time high of $3.40. This follows its recent strong performance in the market. In the past week alone, XRP has surged nearly 40%, surpassing the $200 billion market cap milestone.
The recent momentum is due to changes in regulations in the US, especially with the new crypto bills passed by the House. Furthermore, President Trump will sign the GENIUS Act into law on Friday, July 18, 2025. This important action could change the future of digital assets.
Crypto experts now believe it’s only a matter of time before the XRP price hits $4 or higher, especially as institutional and retail investors rush to secure positions ahead of legislative clarity.
It is also worth noting that open interest in XRP derivatives increased by 18% to over $10.5 billion, while derivatives trading volume has skyrocketed nearly 140% to $39.6 billion, as reported by CoinGape. This surge in activity highlights rising expectations of more price volatility and more upside.
A market commenter, Zach Rector, pointed out that the XRP price reached this milestone even before the GENIUS Act is signed or an XRP ETF has been approved. This suggests this could just be the beginning of an XRP parabolic rally.
Key Takeaways:
XRP hits new all-time high at $3.66, surpassing the previous ATH of $3.40.
40% weekly surge pushes market cap above $200B milestone.
Momentum driven by U.S. crypto regulation changes, with Trump set to sign the GENIUS Act on July 18, 2025.
Analysts expect XRP to hit $4+ as investors position ahead of legislative clarity.
XRP derivatives open interest jumps 18% to $10.5B; trading volume up 140% to $39.6B.
Milestone reached even before GENIUS Act or XRP ETF approval, suggesting more upside potential.
Zach Rector calls this the start of a possible parabolic rally.


Brandt Sees Bullish Breakout for XLM
In a recent X post, Brandt posted a long term XLM chart to explain a breakout formation. But he noted that the token must stay above its April low levels and remain well above the $1 price level.
Brandt pointed to an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern visible on the monthly chart. He also stressed the importance of the $1 resistance. He noted that XLM would stay range-bound until that level is broken.
Market sentiment around Stellar has changed rapidly. Brandt’s tweet suggests that the coin’s price structure is more bullish than Ethereum, Solana, and XRP at this stage. Currently, the XLM price is up nearly 60% in the last 7 days and trades at $0.4767.
Brandt’s prediction is notable given his recent prediction about XRP price going up, up and up. Since making this prediction, XRP price has remained up. It has gained nearly 33% in the last seven days.
Key Takeaways:
Peter Brandt highlights a bullish inverse head-and-shoulders pattern on XLM’s monthly chart.
$1 is the key breakout level; XLM may stay range-bound below it.
XLM must hold above April lows to sustain momentum.
Brandt sees XLM’s setup stronger than ETH, SOL, and XRP right now.
XLM is up 60% in 7 days, currently trading at $0.4767.
Brandt’s prior XRP bullish call also played out, with XRP up 33% in 7 days.
