Crypto Week Sparks Bitcoin Rally as U.S. Eyes Policy Shift

Crypto investors are buzzing ahead of Crypto Week, July 14–18, when the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on three key bills aimed at establishing a long-awaited regulatory framework for digital assets.

GENIUS Act – Already passed in the Senate, this bill would set federal rules for stablecoins. It requires full reserve backing in liquid assets such as U.S. dollars and Treasury bills, plus transparent monthly disclosures.
Clarity Act – Aiming to define the roles of the CFTC and SEC, this bill would clarify whether tokens fall under securities or commodities — a long-debated issue.
Anti‑CBDC Surveillance State Act – Designed to block the Federal Reserve from launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC), safeguarding financial privacy.

Supporters say—even if some bills falter—the political focus alone will boost sentiment.

Bitcoin surged past $117,000, up ~3.3% on Friday, marking a ~26% increase for 2025 and nearly 41% over the past three months .
Smaller tokens also gained: Ether +5%, XRP +9.7%, Solana +0.8% .
The total crypto market cap swelled to about $3.67 trillion .

Crypto-linked stocks like Strategy (MSTR), Riot, Hut 8, and Mara Holdings also rose 0.7–1.9% amid optimism .

Investor sentiment: “Investors are racing to take positions ahead of extra publicity” during Crypto Week, says an AJ Bell analyst .
ETF inflows: Spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen steady inflows, reinforcing the rally .

Despite optimism, experts caution caution:

Citi’s Dirk Willer argues that labeling Bitcoin as “digital gold” may be premature, warning of volatility .
eToro’s Simon Peters urges investors to consider long-term risk, despite short-term excitement .
Consumer advocates, like Senator Elizabeth Warren, worry that legislation might favor big crypto interests at the expense of protections.

Trump has positioned himself as a “crypto president.” His sons, Eric and Don Jr., run World Liberty Financial and launched the USD1 stablecoin in March 2025.
Trump reportedly earned $57 million from World Liberty in the 12 months ending December 2024.
Binance is alleged to have secretly helped with USD1’s code before a \$2 billion investment by an Emirati firm.
Critics warn these ties raise serious ethical questions about mixing public policy with personal gain .

July 14–18: Key votes in the House on stablecoin regulation, digital asset classification, and CBDC bans.
If passed: GENIUS goes straight to the White House; others head to Senate review before Trump’s signature.