Bitcoin Soars to $150k by Year-End with Stablecoin Regulations on the Horizon
Regulatory Clarity and Crypto Market Uptick Spark Catalysts for Bitcoin Price Surge
The emergence of digital asset legislation in the United States could be the next significant catalyst for the world’s first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. Investment partner and head of US at crypto venture capital firm Foresight Ventures, Alice Li, believes that upcoming stablecoin rules may lay the foundation for a cycle top price of over $150,000.
Li made this prediction during an interview on the Chain Reaction X Spaces show on June 3. She stated that the 2025 rally in the crypto market has been primarily driven by shifting US policy, particularly under the guidance of President Donald Trump.
"Stablecoin will be one of the strongest places that I would invest long term," Li emphasized, highlighting her optimism about regulatory progress in the US.
The industry was eagerly awaiting a full Senate vote on the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. This bill aims to set clear rules for stablecoin collateralization and mandate compliance with Anti-Money Laundering laws.
Ethereum Reclaims DeFi Dominance as Bot-Driven Activity Surges
The Ethereum network has staged a remarkable comeback in 2025, driven by bot activity and stablecoin growth. On May 4, crypto trading platform Cex.io reported that automated bots facilitated over $480 billion worth of stablecoin transfers on the layer-1 blockchain.
According to Illia Otychenko, lead analyst at Cex.io, lower transaction fees in the first quarter of 2025 contributed to this trend, reversing a multi-year trend of liquidity and user migration to rival blockchains. This increase enabled the mainnet’s stablecoin market capitalization to grow by 11% in 2025.
Binance Co-Founder CZ Proposes Dark Pool DEXs to Combat Manipulation
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, co-founder of Binance, recently proposed creating a dark pool perpetual swap decentralized exchange (DEX) to prevent manipulation. In a June 1 X post, Zhao expressed his concerns about the current state of DEX trading, particularly the exposure of orders in real-time.
Zhao emphasized that this issue is more pronounced on perp DEXs, where liquidations can occur rapidly. He argued that hidden order books would reduce risks for large investors who want to execute significant trades without affecting the market price.
Real-World Asset Tokenization Sees 260% Market Growth in 2025
The tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) has experienced a remarkable surge, surpassing $23 billion in total valuation during the first half of 2025. A report shared with Cointelegraph from Binance Research revealed that tokenized private credit led the market boom, accounting for approximately 58% of the market share.
Meanwhile, regulatory developments in the broader crypto space have created a conducive environment for RWA growth. As frameworks become clearer, major industry players are poised to increase their participation and drive further expansion in this sector.
BitoPro Confirms $11.5 Million Exploit; Withdrawals Unaffected
On May 8, Taiwan-based cryptocurrency exchange BitoPro suffered a significant security breach involving the loss of more than $11.5 million from its hot wallets. The suspicious transactions were traced to various decentralized exchanges (DEXs).
Despite not announcing the exploit for several weeks on X or Telegram, BitoPro eventually confirmed it in a June 2 Telegram post. According to blockchain data, assets were funneled into cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash or bridged to Bitcoin.
DeFi Market Overview
As reported by Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView, the majority of the top 100 cryptocurrencies ended the week in the red. Notably, DeXe (DEXE) saw a decline of over 30%, with Virtuals Protocol down by 24% on the weekly chart.
The Verdict
With emerging digital asset legislation poised to drive further market growth and stabilization, we can expect significant changes in 2025 for the crypto space. The industry’s focus shifts towards creating clearer regulatory frameworks that foster innovation while protecting investors. Meanwhile, DeFi markets continue to evolve as we move forward into uncharted territory.
As we close this edition of our weekly summary, we want to thank you for your support in keeping up with the fast-paced world of decentralized finance. Join us next Friday for a new batch of stories and insights tailored to fuel your knowledge about the dynamically evolving DeFi ecosystem.
