Crypto Markets Struggle as Bitcoin Slips Below $64K

The cryptocurrency market is facing a downturn, with Bitcoin's price slipping below $64,000, sparking concerns among investors. According to data, the total crypto market capitalization has decreased by 2.5% to around $2.27 trillion. Bitcoin's price decline of 3% to $63,700 marks a 6% loss for the week.

However, amidst the struggles, stablecoins are showing resilience. Stripe's stablecoin platform, Bridge, saw its transaction volume quadruple in 2025, as reported in the company's annual letter. This surge in stablecoin adoption is attributed to their increasing use in real-world applications, such as cross-border payments.

"Stablecoin volume is decoupling from the crypto market cycles as real-world use expands," said Stripe in its annual letter. This trend is further reinforced by the announcement of a $500 million stablecoin mortgage financing deal between Better and Framework Ventures. The deal channels crypto liquidity into US home loans, testing the feasibility of blockchain-based capital in traditional mortgage markets.

Despite the challenges facing the crypto market, major players are continuing to invest in the space. World Liberty Financial, a company linked to the Trump family, has come out in support of Coinbase's stance on the crypto market structure bill, despite the White House's criticism of the company.

Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at Galaxy Digital, noted that Bitcoin is approaching all-time oversold territory, with weekly RSI readings lower than any moment outside the deepest bear markets. However, the surge in stablecoin adoption and major financing deals suggests that the market is evolving, with a growing focus on real-world applications and institutional investment.

As the crypto market continues to navigate its challenges, it remains to be seen how these developments will shape the future of the industry. One thing is clear, however: the growing adoption of stablecoins and major financing deals are signaling a shift towards a more mature and institutionalized market.

In the short term, the market will likely continue to be volatile, with Bitcoin's price fluctuations having a ripple effect on the broader market. However, as the industry continues to evolve, it is likely that we will see a growing divergence between the performance of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and the adoption of stablecoins and other blockchain-based technologies.

Sources:

• Crypto Markets Struggle as BTC Slips Below $64K
• Stripe's Bridge sees stablecoin volume quadruple as utility insulates from 'crypto winter'
• Better, Framework Ventures reach $500M stablecoin mortgage financing deal
• Trump’s White House Has One View of Crypto Legislation. His Family’s Crypto Company Has Another