Stock Market Rebounds but Bitcoin Silent… Clarity Act Becomes a Variable

Stock Market Rebounds but Bitcoin Silent… Clarity Act Becomes a Variable | Seo Dong-ju, Kim Dong-hwan, Park Sang-hyuk Digital Asset Editor-in-Chief [Crypto PLUS]
Watch on YouTube ↗  |  August 05, 2026 at 02:51  |  30:00  |  3PRO TV (삼프로TV)
Speakers
Park Sang-hyuk — Editor

Summary

The hosts and editor analyze the divergence between a strong US stock rally fueled by Hormuz de-escalation and Bitcoin’s muted response. The main drag is the likely collapse of the Clarity Act (STABLE Act) amid Senate deadlock and Democratic ethical demands. On-chain metrics like negative Coinbase premium and shrinking stablecoin market cap add to bearish signals, while a major VC’s altcoin dump underscores professional pessimism.

  • US stocks rallied on hopes of Hormuz Strait resolution and falling oil; crypto barely moved.
  • The Clarity Act faces near-certain failure this session as the Senate runs out of time and Democrats add conditions.
  • Coinbase premium is on a record negative streak, reflecting weak US demand for crypto.
  • Stablecoin total market cap fell back to around $300bn, signaling liquidity outflows.
  • Spartan Group, a key Asia-based crypto VC, sold all unlocked altcoins, implying a bearish outlook for DeFi tokens.
  • Stablecoin market share shift: USDG grew 37% in 90 days via a revenue-sharing distribution model.
  • Wells Fargo announced tokenized deposit services, a positive institutional signal.
  • South Korea is setting up a virtual asset joint investigation unit to maintain regulatory scrutiny after prosecutorial reforms.
Ideas
Park Sang-hyuk Editor 4:31
Crypto regulatory failure drags Bitcoin lower.
The likely failure of the Clarity Act (STABLE Act) is a major headwind for digital assets. The Senate is running out of time for a cloture vote this week, and Democratic senators are adding fresh ethical demands related to President Trump’s memecoin, making passage remote. Even Senator Lummis, a strong crypto advocate, admitted the bill is likely dead if cloture doesn't happen this week. This regulatory setback, combined with persistent negative Coinbase premium and falling stablecoin market cap, keeps US crypto investor sentiment weak and prevents Bitcoin from rallying alongside equities.
BTC HIGH
Park Sang-hyuk Editor 17:12
VC dumping altcoins signals prolonged weakness.
Major VC firm Spartan Group has sold all recently unlocked altcoin positions on-chain, suggesting professional investors expect further downside. The swift liquidation of DeFi tokens like Pendle, Silo, and EtherFi signals that even high-quality alts are being dumped and that the market may remain depressed for an extended period.
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Speakers: Park Sang-hyuk  · Tickers: BTC, ALTCOINS