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Structural Transformation of the Crypto Asset Market through the Entry of Institutional Investors and Clarification of Regulations from Achieving $1 Trillion in Realized Market Capitalization to XRP's Highest Price

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  Introduction The overall crypto asset market is booming, with Bitcoin's realized market capitalization surpassing $1 trillion for the first time in history and Ripple (XRP) reaching its highest price in 7.5 years. At the same time, the regulatory environment for crypto assets in the U.S. has changed significantly, and institutional investors are accelerating their participation. This article comprehensively analyzes these trends and discusses future market prospects. Institutional investors are in full swing: a strategic decision by Schwab Charles Schwab, one of the largest brokerage firms in the United States, has announced that it will soon launch physical trading services for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The announcement, made by company CEO Rick Wooster, symbolizes the rapidly lowering barriers between the traditional financial and crypto asset industries. Wooster explained that strong customer demand was behind the launch of the service. Many clients already own crypto ...

Trump Administration Crypto Asset Policy to Liberate $8 Trillion Retirement Market and ETF Staking Approval to Radically Change Investment Environment

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Introduction Policy shifts in the Trump administration, aggressive entry by institutional investors, and the rise of new business models are transforming crypto assets from traditional speculative assets into practical financial instruments. This paper analyzes key recent developments and discusses the impact of these changes on the overall market. Building Institutional Foundations with the Trump Administration's Crypto Asset Policy According to a report in the Financial Times, President Trump is considering an executive order to add virtual currencies, gold, private equity, and other investments to the 401(k) plan, the leading retirement plan in the United States. This move has the potential to bring about fundamental changes to the retirement plan investment framework, which has traditionally been considered conservative. According to data from the American Investment Trust Association (ICI), the total assets of the U.S. 401(k) market amounted to approximately $8.7 trillion as o...

A New Era of Institutional Investor-Driven Crypto Asset Markets, as Seen from the $4 Trillion Breakthrough and the Arrival of the Alt Season, as a Result of U.S. Regulatory Improvements

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  Introduction The entire digital asset ecosystem is entering a new phase of growth due to a combination of multiple factors, including the development of the regulatory environment in the United States, the dramatic expansion of market size, and the accelerated entry of institutional investors. This paper provides a detailed analysis of the most recent series of important developments and discusses their implications. Historic Shift in U.S. Crypto Asset Regulation The U.S. House of Representatives has passed three bills of critical importance to the crypto asset industry. These bills provide clear guidance in the long-unclear U.S. digital asset regulatory environment. The first notable bill is the passage of the “GENIUS Act” (Guidance, Enforcement, and Nonprofit Stablecoins Act). This bill provides a comprehensive framework for the regulation of stablecoins, specifically requiring that stablecoins be fully backed by assets such as US dollars. The overwhelming majority of 308 votes...

Institutionalization, Maturation, and Diversification Processes in the Crypto Asset Industry Driven by Bitcoin's Record High and the Entry of Institutional Investors

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  Introduction The crypto asset market as a whole is booming, with Bitcoin surpassing $120,000 to reach an all-time high and Ethereum also breaking the $3,400 mark. However, behind this price rise are not merely speculative movements, but structural factors such as institutional development, technological innovation, and changes in the regulatory environment. This paper analyzes recent market trends from multiple perspectives and examines the challenges and opportunities facing the crypto asset industry. Market Overview and Price Trends The price of Bitcoin is currently hovering around $118,000. This is well above its previous highs, and according to crypto asset analysis firm Glassnode, there is statistical room for the price to reach $130,000 before historical demand saturates. Interestingly, the prices have broken through the $93,000 to $97,000 and $104,000 to $110,000 price points, which had previously served as resistance bands. From a technical analysis perspective, these pri...