

Bitcoin's New All-Time High, Altcoin Season, Crypto Week & $9 Trillion For Bitcoin
11 snips Jul 18, 2025
Nathaniel Whittemore, a prominent crypto analyst and educator, dives into Bitcoin's thrilling surge past $123K. He discusses groundbreaking legislation allowing retirement funds to include cryptocurrencies and examines the dynamics of a massive 80,000 BTC transfer after 14 years. The conversation also touches on the rising retail interest in crypto, potential altcoin seasons, and US Bitcoin controversies that could reshape policy. With political trends influencing market optimism, it’s a jam-packed exploration of the ever-evolving crypto landscape.
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Crypto Market and Retail Rebound
- Crypto market cap topped $4 trillion, signaling altcoins gaining momentum alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum.
- Retail investors are gradually returning, with Coinbase app ranking improving significantly in monthly downloads.
Bipartisan Crypto Legislation Progress
- The Genius Act passed in the House with overwhelming bipartisan support, signaling strong political will for crypto legislation.
- Market clarity requires careful deliberation due to the complexity of the crypto industry and risks of unintended consequences.
Dormant Bitcoin Whale Moves
- Dormant Bitcoin from 2011 moved $4.7 billion, possibly signaling a sale but the move to Galaxy Digital is less definitive than an exchange like Binance.
- The market absorbed the move without major disruption, showing resilience.