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... may temporarily increase volatility. However, the absence of negative surprises from central banks supports interest in risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. The market is exhibiting rare stability, indicating its maturation and the growing role of institutional capital. Bitcoin: Holding Positions Amid Cautious Growth The first cryptocurrency is maintaining a narrow range around recent peak values. In July, Bitcoin reached a historic high of over $120,000 and stabilized in the mid-$110,000 corridor. Some traders ...

..., shows a tendency to consolidate at the achieved levels: volatility remains moderate, and the Crypto Fear & Greed Index is in the "extreme greed" zone, reflecting prevailing positivity among participants. The share of Bitcoin in the total capitalization continued to decline as investors actively diversify into altcoins on the current upward wave. Institutional demand for crypto assets remains high due to the increased regulatory clarity in the industry and the ongoing influx of capital from major players. Many altcoins are continuing their upward movements alongside Bitcoin, although growth rates ...

... investors should monitor political statements closely. 4. Competition and Technological Risks. While Tether maintains its lead, competitors are not idle. USD Coin (USDC), despite facing recent challenges, remains the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization, positioning itself as more transparent and regulated. If Circle (the issuer of USDC) successfully obtains banking status or a similar license in the US, some institutional clients may fully pivot to USDC, considering it more reliable, diminishing Tether's market share. Other centralized stablecoins—such as the new stablecoin from PayPal (PYUSD)—though currently small in scale, leverage vast payment networks ...

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