However, long-short ratios remained balanced. Analysts predict that the short-term downtrend may remain limited against long-term catalysts. On Monday afternoon, Bitcoin traded around $102,000. 

Previously, US missile strikes targeting Iran caused BTC to fall below $99,000. This decline triggered the liquidation of crypto leveraged positions exceeding $1 billion. Sharp drops were also observed in altcoin prices. 

Sharp Rise in Short-Term Volatility 

Derive.xyz stated that implied volatility (IV) surged rapidly as investors digested new geopolitical risks. According to The Block, one-week IV rose to 45% for Bitcoin and 83% for Ethereum. Afterwards, there was an approximate five-point drop. Derive Research Head Dr. Sean Dawson told The Block, “Volatility markets say this is not over yet.” 

Iran’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz created uncertainty in the markets. However, QCP Capital noted that options traders assessed this scenario as low probability. Coin Bureau founder Nic Puckrin described this possibility as “economic suicide.” According to Puckrin, market participants did not take this threat seriously, and BTC subsequently rose again overnight. 

Resilient Market and New Catalysts 

Although long-short ratios slightly declined, recovery signals showed increased investor confidence. On Friday, Texas approved a law to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve, becoming the third US state to do so. Michael Saylor’s company made new purchases, while investors like Anthony Pompliano increased their crypto treasury investments. BRN chief analyst Valentin Fournier stated these developments balance both geopolitical risks in the Middle East and macroeconomic fundamentals. Fournier noted, “Long-term structural demand is strengthening.” 

Solana is expected to perform better than Ethereum in this recovery phase. Ethereum experienced a short-term loss of institutional support but is predicted to regain value as volatility decreases. 

Market Calendar and Expectations 

Markets are now focused on two key dates: 

• July 9: End of Donald Trump’s 90-day tariff pause 
• July 30: Federal Reserve interest rate decision meeting 

CME FedWatch data shows investors do not expect rate cuts after Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s hawkish statements in June. QCP Capital emphasized that both the Fed’s decisions and developments in the Middle East could affect crypto prices in either direction. 

QCP analysts stated, “The market continues to stay at a turning point,” noting digital assets are moving along a line between risk-taking and risk-aversion. 

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With both chambers approving the bill, it now moves to Governor Greg Abbott for final signature and enactment into law.

Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Established

During the Senate session, Senator Charles Schwertner announced the bill’s passage and emphasized that it would establish the “Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve,” a specialized fund to be managed by the Comptroller of Public Accounts.

New Regulations Added to the Law

The bill underwent several modifications during deliberations in the House of Representatives. Among these are provisions authorizing the Comptroller to collaborate with liquidity providers and expand the financial capabilities of the fund.

One of the most notable changes is the new duration requirement for eligible crypto assets. Previously set at 12 months, this has now been extended to 24 months. From now on, alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) must maintain a minimum market capitalization of $500 billion for two consecutive years to qualify for inclusion in the reserve.

Additionally, members of the conference committee rejected provisions that would have allowed the Comptroller to use reserve assets for lending or staking. Clauses that would have enabled individuals to make voluntary crypto contributions to the fund were also removed.

Third State in the U.S. to Hold an Official Bitcoin Reserve

With this legislation, Texas is set to become the third U.S. state to establish an official Bitcoin reserve. New Hampshire and Arizona previously took similar steps. This development reflects a growing trend among states to view digital assets as tools for financial diversity and economic resilience.

Texas lawmakers took inspiration from New Hampshire’s approach, particularly in how non-Bitcoin assets could be evaluated and added to state reserves.

The $500 billion market cap requirement stands out as one of the strictest standards among state-level crypto initiatives. With numerous mining operations and blockchain startups active in the region, Texas has positioned itself as a leader in cryptocurrency adoption across the United States.

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