Ansem says crypto downturn could still draw institutions and risk-on retail

The crypto KOL said stronger market infrastructure, easier mobile and cross-chain access, and support from RWAs, the U.S. CLARITY Act, Robinhood and Stripe could still draw new users.

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Summary

Crypto KOL Ansem said the current market cycle could still attract both institutions and high-risk retail traders even after the pullback. Writing on X on July 20, he said Bitcoin was about 50% below its peak but argued that industry infrastructure and user experience have improved significantly since the last cycle. He highlighted a more mature mobile trading environment, easier cross-chain functionality and lower barriers to entry for new users, alongside institutional interest in real-world assets, the regulatory framework under the U.S. CLARITY Act, and expanding crypto strategies by Robinhood and Stripe. In his view, those conditions could support broader participation from both institutional investors and risk-tolerant retail traders despite weaker prices.

Terms & Concepts
  • cross-chain functionality: Technology that makes it easier to move assets or interact across different blockchains.
  • real-world assets: Traditional assets or claims represented on blockchain-based systems.
  • CLARITY Act: A U.S. crypto market-structure framework referenced as part of the regulatory backdrop.