On July 4, 2025, the cryptocurrency market demonstrated mixed momentum. Total market capitalization dipped, while small caps saw significant gains.
Performance of Small and Large Caps
As of July 4, 2025, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization was $3.53 trillion, down 0.37%. Bitcoin briefly topped $110,000 due to ETF inflows, closing at $109,001. Ethereum mirrored this trend, decreasing by 0.86% to $2,566. The Fear & Greed Index remained at 73, indicating ongoing investor greed. Small caps like Bedrock ($BR) and IKUN experienced gains of 60.8% and 53% respectively, while large caps such as Dogecoin ($DOGE) and Arbitrum ($ARB) faced losses exceeding 4%.
Amber's Reserve Strategy Expansion
Amber International Holding Limited completed a $25.5 million private placement, attracting institutional support from Pantera Capital, CMAG Funds, and Kingkey Financial. The funds will be deployed to expand the crypto reserve strategy focusing on BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, XRP, and SUI. Amber aims for a total allocation of $100 million to support blockchain-native innovations.
U.S. Crypto Regulation Updates
U.S. lawmakers are moving closer to passing central crypto regulation, expected to shape industry standards and compliance frameworks. This development may significantly impact the evolution of the crypto industry, establishing new rules and regulations.
The current state of the cryptocurrency market remains tense, with small caps gaining momentum amid declines in larger capitalizations. The development of strategies like Amber's indicates a growing institutional interest in the sector.
