# The Week That Was

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Podcast: [Bitcoin News Digest Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bitcoin-news-digest-podcast-7405746)
Published: 2026-07-04T14:10:06+00:00
Episode link: https://bitcoinnewsdigest.substack.com/p/the-week-that-was-f46
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***ALL SPECIAL REPORTS ARE MIGRATING TO OUR NEW PODCAST FEED*** Make sure you follow “ Bitcoin News Digest Special Report & Debates” wherever you listen to podcasts to avoid missing a future Sunday Special Report or Debate Executive Summary The transition from June to July 2026 marked a period of structural volatility and significant institutional realignment within the digital asset ecosystem. Following a record-breaking month of capital flight from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs—totaling over $4.5 billion in June—the market underwent a series of sharp derivative liquidations that briefly pushed prices below the $58,000 threshold. However, a macroeconomic pivot prompted by deteriorating U.S. labor data and a shift in Federal Reserve rhetoric catalyzed a recovery, with Bitcoin reclaiming the $62,000 level by July 4. Key developments include the official commencement of the European Union’s MiCA regulation, a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling securing Federal Reserve independence, and the emergence of “native on-chain” public equities on the New York Stock Exchange. While institutional “cash-redemption” models created persistent sell-side pressure, corporate treasuries and “whale” entities showed continued accumulation, signaling a deepening divide between speculative leverage and long-term structural conviction. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bitcoinnewsdigest.substack.com

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