The Cryptocurrency Market entered the consolidation phase between July 21st and July 25th. Bitcoin and Ethereum are stable after the early profits of the month, and Altcoins posted mixed performance. Recording institutional influx and increasing clarity of regulations helped maintain investors’ trust despite pressure to raise profits.
Bitcoin dropped by about 2.2% over the week and ended around 118,300 US$ after struggling to maintain momentum and exceeding the US$120,000 resistance level. But Ethereum surpassed that by climbing around 1.4% to end the week of nearly 3,780 US$, supported by a strong ETF influx.
As Solana surged by nearly 9%, Altcoin’s performance was mixed, with avalanches and Cardanos each rising by over 15%. In contrast, XRP and several other large tokens reversed previous profits, falling 4%-6% by July 25th.
The highlight of this week was a surge in institutional profits. Crypto Investment Products has set a new weekly record as investors have raised US$43.9 billion inflows and responded to increased momentum and regulatory visibility for Ethereum ETFs. The Ethereum-focused product surpassed Bitcoin for the first time in 2025. This is over US$10 billion in assets under management, led by funds such as BlackRock’s Etha.
This shift follows the passage of the US House of Representatives Clarity Act, a key bill that provides a legal definition and framework for digital assets. This development has been widely praised by market participants who have long sought a clearer regulatory guardrail to allow for wider institutional participation.
Despite the influx, Bitcoin did not break past USD 120,000, which has brought attention among traders. Analysts noted that macroeconomic uncertainty, Federal Reserve policy expectations and continued changes in sector leadership contribute to a more defensive trade stance.
Looking ahead, market participants are closely watching Bitcoin’s ability to regain and regain momentum beyond US$115,000, ETF-driven demand for Ethereum, and Altcoin’s ongoing volatility.
A recent investor survey also revealed an increase in retail appetite for crypto exposure, but many respondents cited a lack of reliable information and market access as a key barrier.
Although the market has paused to consolidate recent profits, sentiment remains supported by regulatory advances and historical capital inflows, setting the stage for potential breakouts or deeper revisions in the coming weeks.
