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Welcome to This Week’s Web3 Digest — where price meets power, and narratives meet momentum. Bitcoin just blasted past $118K, ETH is winning over Wall Street, and Capitol Hill is in full-on crypto mode with three landmark bills on the table. From billion-dollar ETF inflows to DeFi’s revival and meme coins going parabolic — this week proves one thing: the market isn’t just back, it’s evolving. If you’re building, trading, or just trying to stay ahead — this is your clear-cut breakdown of what actually matters.
Bitcoin has smashed through the $118,000 mark, climbing over 26% since the start of 2025 and setting a new all-time high. Within days, it surged past its previous record of $111,000, triggering a massive short squeeze that liquidated over $1.01 billion in short positions — the largest one-day wipeout on record. The rally was further fueled by spot Bitcoin ETFs, which saw $1.18 billion in inflows in a single day, pushing the total for the year to $51 billion.
This explosive growth highlights the rising confidence among institutional investors. Major players like BlackRock, Fidelity, and MicroStrategy continue to expand their BTC holdings. It's estimated that around 130 publicly traded companies now collectively hold approximately 3.2% of all Bitcoin in circulation. Analysts point out that Bitcoin is increasingly being seen not just as a speculative asset, but as a form of digital gold and a hedge in uncertain economic times.
If this momentum holds, 2025 could redefine Bitcoin’s role in the global economy.
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives is holding what's been dubbed “Crypto Week” — with votes scheduled on three major pieces of legislation that could shape the future of digital assets in the United States. On the docket: the GENIUS Act (stablecoin regulation), the Clarity Act (defining SEC vs. CFTC authority), and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act (blocking the Fed from launching a digital dollar).
The GENIUS Act has already passed the Senate with strong bipartisan support (68–30) and mandates full asset backing, third-party audits, and transparency for stables issuers. The Clarity Act aims to end the regulatory turf war by clearly dividing responsibilities between the SEC and CFTC. And the Anti-CBDC Act seeks to prohibit the development of a central bank digital currency, citing concerns over surveillance and government overreach.
Supporters see this week as a historic opportunity to establish regulatory clarity and foster responsible innovation in crypto. Critics, however, argue that the current bills lack strong consumer protections and may open the door to loopholes for bad actors.
This week, Ethereum is taking center stage on Wall Street. Institutional inflows have risen sharply: U.S. spot ETH ETFs recorded net $703 million in inflows last week, including a standout $383 million captured on a single day (July 10) . A growing number of public companies — including Bit Digital, SharpLink Gaming, BitMine Immersion Technologies, and even BlackRock — are shifting part of their corporate treasuries from Bitcoin to ETH. Why? Because Ethereum isn’t just a store of value — it generates yield. With native staking rewards and deep integration across DeFi, ETH is quickly becoming the smart choice for companies looking to do more than just hold.
Unlike Bitcoin, which primarily sits as a passive asset, Ethereum offers built-in financial utility. From smart contracts to lending protocols, ETH powers an ecosystem of real-world use cases. Companies are tapping into this by staking ETH for consistent returns and exploring DeFi tools to optimize liquidity and capital efficiency. TradFi is starting to use Ethereum not just as exposure to crypto — but as infrastructure.
This week, the total crypto market cap soared to $3.75 trillion, driven by Bitcoin’s surge past $118,000 and Ethereum breaking above $3,040 for the first time in 2025. But what makes this moment stand out isn’t just the price action — it’s the breadth of participation: 99 of the top 100 tokens finished the week in the green. From major altcoins to Layer 2s and meme coins, capital is flowing across the board. Even publicly traded crypto stocks — from Coinbase to mining firms like Marathon and Riot — saw double-digit gains, highlighting strong alignment between on-chain momentum and Wall Street sentiment.
According to CoinGecko, daily trading volumes hit $229 billion, and the DeFi sector alone accounted for over $14.6 billion of that — roughly 6.4% of total volume. The total DeFi market cap climbed to $129 billion, led by protocols like Lido, Aave, and Uniswap, which all saw TVL (Total Value Locked) spike between 8–15% over the past 7 days. At the same time, memecoins like $PEPE and $FLOKI joined the rally, pushing retail volumes back to levels not seen since late 2021.
What’s notable is that this isn’t just a Bitcoin-led bull run — it’s market-wide capital rotation: into Ethereum, Solana, and the DeFi sector. With both institutional and retail interest surging, and “Crypto Week” in D.C. fueling policy clarity, this momentum may be more than a spike — it could be the beginning of a longer structural uptrend.
This week, several familiar names made a surprising comeback amid a broader market rally. Meme coin $PEPE surged 80%, breaking past a $1B market cap and returning to the top 100, fueled by renewed hype and TikTok-driven buzz. On-chain activity spiked — with over $500M in daily trading volume, it outpaced many newer meme coins. Cardano (ADA) climbed nearly 20%, supported by inflows from long-term holders and growing momentum around new dApps and ecosystem initiatives. The bullish outlook around Project Catalyst and increased community engagement added fuel to the rally. XRP gained 8.5% as capital rotated into altcoins. Traders are watching closely for a trigger — and the long-awaited resolution of the SEC lawsuit could be exactly that. Meanwhile, Stellar (XLM) surprised the market with a 25%+ gain, breaking above $0.40 for the first time in a year. Investors are eyeing a potential resurgence in cross-border and interbank payment use cases, where XLM may once again prove relevant.
BlackRock launched its first on-chain fund with Securitize, offering tokenized access to Treasuries via Ethereum. With $500M+ in TVL and smart contract-based operations, this marks a huge leap for institutional tokenization — and a milestone for Ethereum’s role as financial infrastructure.
🧲 Zoom Out — This Is a New Phase, Not Just a Pump!
Institutional giants are scaling in. Capitol Hill is debating crypto policy on live TV. And Ethereum? It’s no longer just an asset — it’s the rails. Retail momentum is back, memecoins are spinning up frenzy, and even legacy names like ADA, XRP, and XLM are showing signs of life.Whether you're here to build, speculate, or future-proof your portfolio — this isn’t noise. This is structure.Keep your eyes open, your thesis clear, and your signals clean. The next phase is already unfolding.
