The week of July 21–27, 2025, was marked by a true “long wave” of institutional capital. According to CoinShares, crypto investment products saw record inflows of 4.39 billion dollars, the all-time high for the sector.
Not just Bitcoin: this time it is Ethereum stealing the scene, with over 2.12 billion dollars raised through ETFs and ETPs. It is the clear signal that professional investors are betting on blockchain and DeFi as strategic assets for the future.
Viral quote:
“The institutionalization of the crypto economy is no longer a forecast, but a reality before our eyes” — CoinShares Analysis, July 2025
Takeaway:
🔵 Institutional adoption accelerates
🟣 Ethereum surpasses Bitcoin for growth in new inflows
🟢 The trend is supported by greater regulatory clarity in the USA
Token Unlock: Week of Fire, Volatility, and Opportunities
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Between July 21 and 28, over 442 million dollars of unlocked tokens entered the market across more than 24 projects. The most discussed:
- Avail (AVAIL): unlock of nearly 19 million dollars
- Venom (VENOM): unlocking of 12.6 million dollars
- AltLayer (ALT): over 9 million dollars
Not only niche altcoins: the week saw movements also on Solana, Dogecoin, and Worldcoin.
Box “strategy”:
➡️ Monitor the unlock calendars on TokenUnlocks and CoinGecko
➡️ Take advantage of high volatility for short-term strategies
➡️ Be cautious with assets with low liquidity: they are the most exposed to sell-off
Wall Street embraces Tokenization: Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon lead the way
Keyword: Goldman Sachs crypto, tokenizzazione fondi
Historic news: Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon announce a partnership to tokenize money-market funds on blockchain, with the participation of BlackRock and Fidelity.
Objective: liquid, transparent, 24/7 tradable funds with minimal costs.
Viral quote:
“The real revolution? Traditional finance becomes crypto-native!” — CEO Goldman Sachs (press release)
Impact:
- Acceleration of the integration between banks, asset managers, and blockchain
- Customs clearance of tokenization as a new market standard
- Possible new solutions for institutional and retail investors
Question for the community:
➡️ Do you think that in 5 years all funds will be tokenized? Write it in the comments!
UK & EU: Regulation under the lens – between delays and risks
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- UK: still lagging behind on regulations. The new Starmer administration has not prioritized the crypto issue.
➡️ The risk? Losing centrality compared to the USA, EU, Singapore. - European Union: FT reports a possible “loophole” regarding stablecoins: if approved in one State, they can circulate everywhere, even without uniform controls.
➡️ The new AMLA (European anti-money laundering) aims for stricter rules by 2028.
Summary box:
🛑 UK risks the hemorrhage of startups and capital
⚠️ The EU must be vigilant against regulatory arbitrage risks
🟢 MiCA remains the most advanced regulation, but the game is still open
USA: Clarity Act in Senate & Tornado Cash Case
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- Clarity Act: The draft that could finally distinguish between security tokens (SEC) and commodities (CFTC) arrives in the Senate.
➡️ If it passes, it will be a historic turning point for projects, exchanges, and investors in the USA. - Tornado Cash: The trial of Roman Storm ignites the debate on privacy, open-source, and AML compliance.
➡️ The outcome will set a precedent for the entire DeFi sector.
Sentiment & Forecasts: How the games change for traders, holders, and companies
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The sentiment remains ultra-positive among those investing in Ethereum, regulated assets, and institutional products. The natural selection between solid and speculative projects intensifies:
🔵 Only those with governance, compliance, and real utility will continue to grow
🔴 The “meme” tokens and those lacking transparency risk disappearing
🟠 Growing opportunities in regulated products (ETF, compliant lending, crypto insurance)
Final Checklist: What to do immediately to ride the new crypto wave
- Activate alert on token unlock and upcoming volatility
- Follow Clarity Act and AMLA: they will be the game-changers of the coming months
- Take advantage of the new ETF and tokenized funds to diversify
- Review compliance: KYC/AML are no longer optional
- Join the discussion: comment, share, create networking!
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In summary
This week the crypto world has shown that true evolution is not only technological, but above all institutional and regulatory.
Those who adapt win. Those who stand still risk missing the next big train of global finance.
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