Crypto Bull Market Driven by Traditional Finance and Tokenization, Says Experts
July 23, 2026
The next crypto bull market will be driven not just by Bitcoin but by traditional-finance integrations, with platforms like Hyperliquid and Robinhood at the center of the thesis.
Two main bets anchor the outlook: a focus on major coins (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana) and crypto equities, underpinned by convergence between on-chain activity and traditional finance.
Institutional attention is rising as regulated, revenue-backed crypto apps gain prominence, shifting focus from hype to real usage and scalable tokenomics.
Institutional DeFi is evolving toward permissioned, regulatorily compliant environments that preserve blockchain efficiency and could scale to trillions in value.
Tokenization of real-world assets like stocks, bonds, real estate, and funds could improve liquidity, shorten settlement times, lower costs, and broaden investor access.
Regulatory clarity is essential to unlocking adoption, reducing uncertainty for banks, asset managers, and other institutions.
Blockchain is expanding beyond crypto into broader financial infrastructure, including payments, securities, digital identity, and asset management.
The HYPE token is gaining attention as Hyperliquid expands its ecosystem, with growing liquidity and institutional interest amid inherent market risks.
Hyperliquid is a rapidly growing decentralized perpetual futures platform, increasing trading volume and open interest, supported by its native HYPE token for governance and incentives.
Institutional capital is increasingly flowing into regulated digital-asset products, signaling a shift from retail-driven cycles to durable, long-term participation.
Apted demand metrics show an acceleration in the gap between newly mined Bitcoin and long-dormant supply, suggesting potential demand re-acceleration.
Bitwise’s European research chief notes the same trend, emphasizing the growing apparent demand as a signal for potential bottoming.
Summary based on 5 sources
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BeInCrypto • Jul 23, 2026
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Blogger • Jul 23, 2026
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