Crypto Markets Prove Resilience Amid Rate Hikes and Regulatory Setbacks

The Federal Reserve's 25-basis-point rate hike in September tested the resilience of crypto markets, but Bitcoin rebounded to nearly $81,000, demonstrating its ability to withstand traditional speculation.

Despite regulatory setbacks and higher interest rates, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) reached a record high of $38.5 billion on-chain, indicating growing institutional demand.

The SEC's conditional approval for tokenized stocks and ongoing agency guidance signal pragmatic regulatory progress, supporting the growth of crypto infrastructure.

Tokenization has become less dependent on retail speculation, leverage, and expectations of monetary easing, as it attracts capital from different sources, such as stablecoin payments, tokenized Treasury funds, and institutional custody.