Crypto Market's Quiet Phase—Big Changes Ahead?

Crypto prices are down, and it feels like no one cares. But this quiet time might mean some big changes are coming. Even if it seems like nothing's going on, we could be about to see another price jump.

Where Are the Retail Investors? Why It Could Be a Good Thing

Right now, Google searches about crypto are the lowest they've been in years. This often happens when the market hits its lowest point.

Things are slow and kind of boring. It's hard to get people excited. Even when big news comes out, the market doesn't move much because many people aren't watching.

For example, XRP recently started a spot ETF on NASDAQ, but the market barely noticed. Normally, that would be a huge deal.

But behind the scenes, a lot is still changing.

Stablecoins Are Getting Popular

The team at Circle, who created USDC, recently shared some interesting numbers that show where things are headed.

Here's the deal:

• Their income went up 66% from last year.
• Stablecoins handled $9.6 trillion in transactions last quarter.

That's almost double the amount from last quarter. It's also six times more than last year.

So, yeah, folks are using stablecoins a lot more now. Companies, groups, and people all over the world are using them for payments, transfers, investments, and moving money between blockchains.

This isn't just talk; it's based on real use. When that happens, the market gets a boost.

What's Making the Market Go Up?

Some changes lately have had clear reasons:

• Bitcoin ETFs and the halving made supply tight.
• Solana's popularity got more people into crypto.
• Stablecoins picked up speed after the Genius Act, which made it easier for big players to join in.

Each jump had a specific reason.

The best part is, the next thing that drives growth could be even bigger than these recent ones.

The Clarity Act: A Crypto Game Changer You Should Know About

The Clarity Act, also called the Market Structure Bill, might just shake up how crypto works in the U.S.

Here's the deal:

• Both Republicans and Democrats seem to like it.
• It actually defines what a digital asset is, such as whether or not it's considered a security.
• It sets up some straightforward rules for exchanges and token creators.
• Big investment companies could legally jump into crypto.
• Stablecoins might get used in credit markets.
• A lot of money could flow into the crypto world.

Here's a thought:

When money goes into stablecoins and approved digital assets, it usually sticks around in the crypto world, because it can:

• Make money.
• Move between blockchains.
• Go into Bitcoin.
• Go into Ethereum.
• Go into other cryptos.

That's how markets get bigger.

Bumps Are Coming, but Expect Good Things

Don't think prices will jump right away. Markets typically take a breather before resuming their upward trend.

Think about these examples:

• What happened after Bitcoin halvings.
• What happened after elections.
• What happened before Solana got big.

These quiet times kick out the people who can't wait, and create chances for those in the know.

The Next Bull Run Is Starting

Right now, people aren't too excited. Prices aren't doing much. Most people aren't paying attention.

But legislation, ETFs, big-time trading, payment systems, and stablecoins are all evolving quickly.

The Clarity Act could start the next big part of this market ride—and almost no one is watching closely.

If the past is anything to go by, this quiet time is setting the stage for a big market jump.