FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | July 18, 2025
2025-07-18 05:15:50Trump Plans 10% to 15% Tariffs on 150 Nations
President Trump indicated that he might impose 10-15% tariffs on smaller countries. The August 1 tariff policy will be crucial, marking the beginning of a broader approach. He plans to announce a unified tariff rate for 150 countries.
Trump Plans Executive Order to Permit 401(k) Investments in Cryptocurrencies and Non-Traditional Assets
President Donald Trump intends to sign an executive order allowing 401(k) retirement accounts to invest in cryptocurrencies, gold, private equity, and other alternative assets. This initiative aims to expand the $9 trillion retirement market by providing broader access to non-traditional investment opportunities.
Ethereum Overtakes Bitcoin in Perpetual Contract Trading Volume for the First Time
Ethereum's perpetual contract trading volume reached $90.82B, exceeding Bitcoin's $82.93B—marking the first time ETH leads in derivatives trading.
U.S. Senator Warren Says Dismissing Powell Could Cause Market Crisis
Senator Warren warned on July 17 that firing Federal Reserve Chairman Powell could lead to a market crash.
Analysis: Declining Bitcoin Dominance Could Push Altcoin Market Cap to $2.78 Trillion
Altcoins’ cup and handle pattern points to a rise in market capitalization to $2.78 trillion, signaling the start of "altcoin season." Bitcoin's declining dominance below key moving averages suggests that altcoins are likely to outperform Bitcoin in the near future.
JPMorgan Analyst Says It's a Myth that the Federal Reserve is Free from Political Influence
JPMorgan analyst Ilan Benhamou challenged the notion that the Federal Reserve operates without political influence. He predicts continued growth in the U.S. stock market, driven by expectations of rate cuts. Benhamou recommended staying long on the S&P 500 and volatility index, noting increased investments in risk assets like cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence, which are attracting significant capital.
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