Crypto faces 3 barriers to next bull run, STS Digital CEO says

Institutional options selling, AI and delayed U.S. crypto regulation are weighing on bitcoin, according to STS Digital CEO Maxime Seiler.

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Crypto faces 3 barriers to next bull run, STS Digital CEO says

Institutional options selling, AI and delayed U.S. crypto regulation are weighing on bitcoin, according to STS Digital CEO Maxime Seiler.

By Will Canny, AI Boost|Edited by Sheldon Reback

Jul 31, 2026, 3:00 p.m.

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Summary

STS Digital CEO Maxime Seiler says institutional volatility-selling, AI investment and delayed U.S. crypto regulation are suppressing crypto prices.
Traditional financial firms are rapidly adopting blockchain infrastructure, though much of the value is accruing to incumbents rather than crypto tokens, Seiler says.
According to Seiler, the next major crypto rally will require regulatory clarity, easier monetary policy and broader institutional adoption of 24/7 financial markets.

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