Crypto Digest: July 13–20, 2026

Crypto Digest: July 13–20, 2026

Bitcoin closed the week at $64,231 – the market stalled at key resistance after several attempts to hold above $65,000. Geopolitics provided momentum: tensions around Iran and an escalating situation on the Korean Peninsula pushed capital into safe-haven assets, with some of that flow reaching bitcoin. At the same time, institutional players continued building positions, and US lawmakers broke a deadlock on crypto market regulation.

Market Overview: $65,000 – Trap or Launchpad?

BeInCrypto analysts called the move toward $65,000 a potential bull trap. The logic is straightforward: sellers have accumulated large positions right at that level, and market structure does not yet signal readiness for an upside breakout. Glassnode identified the $64,000–$66,000 range as the last major resistance cluster – this is where most coins bought at the peak of the previous cycle are concentrated, still underwater or at breakeven.

JPMorgan analysts identified the main drivers behind bitcoin's growth this cycle: a combination of regulatory clarity in the US, institutional capital inflows through ETFs, and macroeconomic uncertainty that increasingly pushes fund managers toward uncorrelated assets. Our macro dashboard lets you track how these factors are moving the market in real time.

A separate story is the Coinbase premium. The indicator set a record for the longest stretch in negative territory: bitcoin on Coinbase trades cheaper than on other exchanges. Historically this signals weak retail demand from US investors. The current rally is driven not by US retail – rather by Asian capital and institutions, which makes it less sustainable without bottom-up demand confirmation.

If you want to take advantage of any pullback, our DCA calculator can help you find optimal entry points when averaging into a position.

Top 5 Events of the Week

1. Trump Presses the Senate: CLARITY Act Moves Toward Passage

Trump publicly called on the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act – a bill designed to delineate the authority of the SEC and CFTC over crypto assets. This is not the first such call, but the context has shifted: stablecoin infrastructure legislation has already passed, and supporters of CLARITY now argue that the market needs a complete regulatory picture.

The bill has nonetheless stalled over an ethics dispute within Congress. Critics point to a conflict of interest: several senators hold crypto assets and are voting on regulation that benefits holders. Whether this dispute will be resolved before the end of the session remains an open question. Our macro dashboard, where we aggregate regulatory news, is a convenient way to follow the situation.

2. Hyperliquid Opens Prediction Markets via HIP-4

Hyperliquid announced the launch of open prediction markets under the HIP-4 protocol. This is a natural move for a platform that has already captured a significant share of the perpetuals market – prediction markets are the obvious next product for a trading audience.

Context makes the news even more compelling: combined trading volume across all prediction markets during the 2026 FIFA World Cup exceeded $50 billion. That is a new record and a clear signal that the segment has moved from niche to mainstream. Hyperliquid is entering this market with a solid foundation – the platform already has deep liquidity and a loyal base of active traders.

3. Revolut Receives Approval for Crypto Services in the UAE

Revolut received preliminary approval from Dubai's regulator to provide crypto services in the UAE. This continues the fintech giant's expansion into the Middle East, where the regulatory environment is currently among the most favorable for crypto globally.

For the market this is an important signal: major fintech companies are treating crypto as a core product, not a side feature. When Revolut – with its 45+ million users – fully launches crypto in the UAE, it will add liquidity and a new audience to the region and put pressure on traditional exchanges on convenience and fees.

4. Volvo Tests Cryptocurrency for Supply Chain

Volvo ran an internal pilot with a corporate cryptocurrency for supplier settlements. Details are still sparse, but the fact itself is notable: a major industrial conglomerate is seriously treating blockchain-based payments as a supply chain optimization tool rather than a PR department experiment.

Corporate pilots of this kind rarely reach the public domain – which means Volvo got results worth sharing. This is another case of institutional adoption outside the financial sector, reinforcing the narrative of blockchain as real B2B infrastructure.

5. ISO Standardizes Post-Quantum Algorithm Classic McEliece

The International Organization for Standardization adopted Classic McEliece as a post-quantum cryptography standard. For the crypto market this is a reminder: quantum threats are not an abstraction of the 2040s, and global infrastructure is already actively preparing for them.

The Bitcoin protocol and most L1 networks are not yet post-quantum secure. Developers are monitoring the evolution of standards, and the adoption of Classic McEliece will accelerate discussion about when and how to upgrade cryptographic primitives in blockchain protocols. The topic is not urgent, but worth keeping on the radar.

On-Chain Signal of the Week

Glassnode identified the $64,000–$66,000 range as the last major resistance cluster before the next all-time high. This zone concentrates coins that changed hands at the peak of the previous cycle and are still underwater or at breakeven.

When price enters such a zone, holders of those coins get the chance to exit at breakeven – and some of them sell. This creates selling pressure the market must absorb before moving higher. The longer price holds inside the zone, the more stuck positions reach breakeven and stop weighing on the market.

The good news: every day above $63,500 reduces the volume of coins underwater within this cluster. If price spends another week above $64,000, the on-chain picture will improve notably and the path to a new ATH will become technically cleaner. Follow our portfolio dynamics during this period on the portfolio page.

DeFi: Aave V4 on Avalanche

Aave launched the fourth version of its protocol on Avalanche. V4 is built on a redesigned architecture with a unified liquidity layer, dynamic interest rates, and improved liquidation protection. Avalanche is the second network after Ethereum to receive the new version.

For DeFi users this translates to more efficient collateral utilization and a lower chance of hitting forced liquidation during volatile periods. If you hold positions in Aave on Avalanche, it is worth reviewing the terms and benefits of migrating to V4.

In parallel, Hyperliquid is moving toward prediction markets via HIP-4. This expands the ecosystem beyond derivatives: users will be able to trade not just asset price movements but outcomes of real-world events. Competition with Polymarket will be fierce, but Hyperliquid has an edge – an established trader base and low-latency infrastructure. Current opportunities and terms are in the exchanges and protocols section.

Airdrops: What to Watch

Activity in the segment is high this week – the Aave V4 launch on Avalanche and Hyperliquid's new products create windows for early users.

• Activity in Aave V4 on Avalanche – the protocol just launched, and early deposits and interactions may count toward future reward distributions.
• Hyperliquid HIP-4 – prediction markets have just been announced, and early testers traditionally get an edge in drops and loyalty programs.
• Revolut Crypto in the UAE – fintech companies often run referral campaigns with crypto bonuses for early users during regional launches.

The full list of current airdrops with step-by-step instructions is on our airdrops page.

Security: Malicious Bot on Telegram

Kaspersky detected a new wave of attacks: a malicious bot on Telegram steals seed phrases and crypto wallet data. The scheme is standard – the user thinks they are interacting with a legitimate support or verification service, while the bot collects everything the victim types.

Basic rules to keep in mind:

• Never enter your seed phrase into chatbots, websites, or apps you have not verified yourself.
• Legitimate crypto services never ask for your seed phrase to "restore" or "verify" a wallet – this is 100% a scam.
• A properly configured non-custodial wallet is your primary protection. In 2026, the functionality of such wallets has grown to the point where an exchange has gone from a required intermediary to an option.
• A hardware wallet remains the gold standard for storing any amount you do not plan to spend in the coming days.

Our Tools This Week

The market provided several concrete reasons to use our resources:

• DCA calculator – price is stalled at resistance, a good moment to calculate an averaging strategy with specific entry levels.
• Macro dashboard – track the progress of the CLARITY Act and geopolitical factors moving the market right now.
• Our portfolio – see how we are positioned ahead of a potential $65,000 breakout.
• Exchanges and protocols – we compare trading and DeFi terms following the Aave V4 launch.
• Airdrops – this week's current opportunities with instructions.

Until the next digest, keep $64,500 in mind as the key support level. Holding above it next week will substantially strengthen the case for continued growth and produce an on-chain picture where a $66,000 breakout becomes a matter of when, not if.