Flipster Crypto Weekly (July 18)

July 18, 2025

Crypto markets rallied despite hot U.S. June CPI data, which showed annual inflation rising to 2.7%, up from 2.4% in May. Traders appeared more focused on regulatory optimism during “Crypto Week,” as the U.S. House passed the GENIUS Act. The bill, which establishes federal standards for stablecoin issuers—including reserve requirements and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance—is now headed to President Trump’s desk with strong Senate support.

Bitcoin (BTC)

Weekly performance: +3.73%

Year-to-date (YTD) performance: +28.94%

Following last week’s breakout, Bitcoin (BTC) has entered a consolidation phase, exhibiting relatively muted, sideways price action. This pause has allowed the 10-day moving average (MA), a key short-term trend indicator, to catch up with current price levels. If BTC maintains momentum, this consolidation could mark a healthy pause within a broader uptrend, potentially setting the stage for further upside movement.

Ethereum (ETH)

Weekly performance: +22.49%

Year-to-date (YTD) performance: +8.54%

Ethereum (ETH) recently surpassed the $3,000 mark for the first time since February, signaling a shift from laggard to market leader. ETH has posted six consecutive daily gains, with the next key resistance level near $4,000, a key historical resistance zone.

Solana (SOL)

Weekly performance: +10.48%

Year-to-date (YTD) performance: -4.1%

Solana (SOL) broke above both the 200MA and the $178 price level—critical resistance zones—during this week’s session. A sustained move above these levels would mark the first in more than five months, signaling a potential shift in market structure and trend.

XRP (XRP)

Weekly performance: +41.78%

Year-to-date (YTD) performance: +73.61%

Momentum from the progress on U.S. stablecoin legislation has fueled a sharp rally in XRP, which recently climbed above $3.60 for the first time, setting a new all-time high. This move has placed XRP among Flipster’s Top Movers. If the current trend echoes the late 2024 rally, further upside may be on the cards.

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