Stellar Lumens (XLM) shows strong bullish signals with its current ascending triangle formation, suggesting potential for a 35% price increase. This technical pattern mirrors XRP's recent surge that saw the asset climb 19.6% in 24 hours. Market analysts note the $0.52 resistance level has been tested multiple times since Tuesday, with higher lows indicating growing buying pressure.
President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law on Friday, marking the first major cryptocurrency legislation of his administration. The stablecoin regulation bill attracted prominent industry leaders including Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire and Coinbase's Brian Armstrong to the signing ceremony. ——This legislation could unlock trillions in institutional capital—— according to CoinW's chief strategy officer.
【Market Impact】The total crypto market cap now stands at $3.85 trillion, with Bitcoin trading at $118,281 and Ether at $3,553 as of press time. Among top 100 assets, Bonk (BONK) leads weekly gainers at 53.65%.
A Bitget Wallet survey of 4,599 users reveals striking differences in crypto usage patterns. While 36% of Gen Z respondents use digital assets for daily purchases, Gen X dominates high-value transactions with 40% allocating crypto to real estate and travel. Interestingly, gaming emerges as the top spending category across all demographics.
Blockchain analysts report a mysterious early Bitcoin adress moved its final 40,192 BTC ($4.77B) to Galaxy Digital this week. Combined with Tuesday's 40,009 BTC transfer, the whale has relocated 80,201 BTC total. Onchain data shows at least 6,000 BTC were sent to exchanges Binance and Bybit during this period.
The White House is preparing an executive order that could allow retirement plans to include cryptocurrency investments. Sources indicate the measure would direct regulatory agencies to study implementation pathways for alternative assets in 401(k) plans. ——This development comes as 36% of young investors already use crypto for daily transactions——.
【Regulatory Watch】In separate enforcement news, a UK National Crime Agency officer received a 5.5-year sentence for stealing 50 Bitcoin during the Silk Road 2.0 investigation. The coins, now worth $5.9 million, were seized from the dark web marketplace's co-founder.
Bitwise research director André Dragosch observes an unusual dynamic: "Bitcoin is at new all-time highs, but retail is almost nowhere to be found." Meanwhile, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy publicly regretted selling his XRP position weeks before its 2025 price surge, stating "I would've made millions, and I want to cry."
The coming weeks will test whether Stellar can replicate XRP's performance as regulatory clarity and institutional interest continue shaping crypto's evolving landscape. With retirement accounts potentially entering the market and stablecoin legislation now enacted, industry observers anticipate increased volatility across major assets.