Binance Research: Key Trends in Crypto – July 2023
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This article previews the recent Binance Research report that discusses key developments in crypto from the past month.
While overall crypto market capitalization increased in June 2023, with rallies in major cryptocurrencies, numerous altcoins plunged amid regulatory uncertainty.
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Today, we will explore key Web3 developments in June 2023 to provide an overview of the crypto ecosystem’s current state. We will analyze the performance of crypto, DeFi, and NFT markets before previewing the major events to look out for in June.
Crypto Market Performance in June 2023
The crypto market recovered slightly in June, with overall capitalization increasing by 3.3%. This growth was largely fueled by BTC’s rally as the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, applied for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
A wave of optimism spread across the market, with the two majors – BTC and ETH – pushing past their $30,000 and $1,900 ceilings, respectively. In contrast, several altcoins experienced sell-offs earlier in the month amid scrutiny from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Monthly change in crypto market capitalization (%)
Monthly price performance of the top 10 coins by market capitalization
Source: CoinMarketCap (June 30, 2023)
BTC and ETH were the strongest performers in June. BlackRock’s surprise filing for a US spot bitcoin ETF sparked a flurry of applications from other institutions of traditional finance (TradFi). This move sparked optimism and confidence in bitcoin as it was largely perceived as a legitimizing sign.
Several altcoins plunged following the SEC’s increased scrutiny. These included SOL, ADA, and MATIC, which were subsequently delisted from some major exchanges due to regulatory concerns.
Decentralized finance (DeFi)
DeFi markets fell by 7.7% in total value locked (TVL) to $44.2B. The composition of top blockchains by TVL share remained generally unchanged, with Ethereum at 57.4%, Tron at 12.6%, and BNB Chain at 7.4%.
TVL share of top blockchains
Source: DeFiLlama (June 30, 2023)
TVL on Ethereum declined to $26.0B amid regulatory crackdowns and increased scrutiny. A similar backslide was observed across all major chains. However, note the movement into on-chain protocols for activities such as staking and lending. For instance, Lido’s TVL rose by 11.0% while AAVE witnessed an 8.8% increase.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Monthly trading volume for NFTs
Source: Cryptoslam (June 30, 2023)
NFT trading volume dipped to a new low as waning activity and interest plagued the industry. This decrease came as the total number of unique buyers and sellers fell to its lowest level for the year. Meanwhile, Nansen’s NFT-500 index also tumbled as floor prices for notable NFT collections fell. These sudden price collapses created knock-on effects for the NFT lending scene, causing various protocols to incur bad debts.
Upcoming Events
To help users stay updated on the latest Web3 news, Binance Research has summarized notable events and token unlocks for the month to come. Keep an eye on these upcoming developments in the blockchain space.
Notable events in July 2023
Source: Binance Research
Largest token unlocks in US$ terms
Source: TokenUnlocks, Binance Research
Binance Research
The Binance Research team is committed to delivering objective, independent, and comprehensive analyses of the crypto space. They publish insightful takes on Web3 topics, including but not limited to the crypto ecosystem, blockchain applications, and the latest market developments.
This article is only a snapshot of the full report, which contains further insights and an analysis of the most important market charts from the past month. It also features a deeper dive into the latest Bitcoin, USDT, and LSDfi developments. With so much rich content, you won’t want to miss these exclusive insights.
To read the full version of this report, click here. Additionally, you can find other in-depth investigations of the latest Web3 developments by visiting the Insights & Analysis page on the Binance Research website.
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