Core Insights - The global digital asset market is experiencing a significant turning point, with institutional investors' inflows into crypto products reaching a record high of $11.2 billion in a single month, surpassing the previous peak of $7.6 billion post-2024 U.S. elections [1][3] - The rise of Ethereum, the recovery of altcoins, and structural contradictions in stablecoin liquidity are reshaping the new landscape of the crypto market [1][3] Institutional Investment Trends - In July, digital asset investment products saw a weekly inflow of $1.9 billion, marking 15 consecutive weeks of net inflows, with the U.S. and Germany leading at $2 billion and $70 million respectively [3] - Ethereum-related products performed exceptionally well, with a weekly inflow of $1.59 billion, the second-highest on record, and a year-to-date total of $7.79 billion, exceeding the total for 2024 [3] - Bitcoin faced an outflow of $175 million, indicating a potential shift towards altcoins, with Solana, TRON, and SUI attracting inflows of $311 million, $189 million, and $800,000 respectively [3] Stablecoin Market Dynamics - The issuance of Tether (USDT) reached $8 billion in July, pushing its market cap to a historical high of $163.6 billion, while exchanges cashed out $5.7 billion, leading to a liquidity standoff [4][6] - The Stablecoin Supply Ratio (SSR) increased from 9.39 to 10.48 in mid-July, indicating a decrease in stablecoin liquidity relative to Bitcoin's market cap [6] - The imbalance in stablecoin liquidity may stem from macroeconomic uncertainties, the rotation of funds into high-volatility altcoins, and evolving regulatory expectations [6][7] Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - The transition from a retail-driven to an institution-led market is evident, with institutional investors focusing on the practical utility and maturity of underlying technologies like Ethereum [7] - The current market environment presents both opportunities and challenges, with Bitcoin's short-term pressure potentially offering a low-entry point for long-term positioning, while the active altcoin market poses high volatility risks [8] - The market is awaiting catalysts such as shifts in macroeconomic policies or the emergence of native crypto applications to determine the next phase of direction [8][10]