Jumat, 19 Juni 2026

Bitcoin Rebound Faces Doubts as Standard Chartered Predicts 33x UNI Rally

Bitcoin remained under pressure this week as analysts continued to debate whether the current correction has further to run.

Crypto market maker Wintermute warned that Bitcoin's recent rebound does not necessarily signal a market bottom, arguing that BTC could still revisit the $50,000 range.

Meanwhile, Standard Chartered made a bold call on decentralized finance, predicting that Uniswap's UNI token could reach $100 by 2030 and outperform both Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Elsewhere, Strategy's STRC preferred shares fell to record lows, reigniting debate around Michael Saylor's Bitcoin treasury strategy and drawing fresh criticism from skeptics.

1. Wintermute says Bitcoin could still revisit $50,000

Wintermute warned that Bitcoin's recent rebound does not necessarily mean the market has bottomed. The firm argued that improving macro conditions, rather than crypto-specific strength, drove the recovery.

Pointing to ETF outflows, slowing stablecoin growth, and weak capital inflows, Wintermute said BTC could still revisit the $50,000 range before a more sustainable recovery begins.

2. Strategy's STRC decline reignites Bitcoin treasury debate

Strategy's STRC preferred shares fell to an all-time low this week, reigniting criticism of Michael Saylor's Bitcoin treasury strategy. Critics, including Peter Schiff, argued the decline highlights weaknesses in the model.

Supporters such as Jan3 CEO Samson Mow disagreed, saying the drop reflects short-term market conditions rather than structural problems and could present a buying opportunity for long-term investors.

3. Standard Chartered predicts 33x upside for Uniswap

Standard Chartered predicted this week that Uniswap's UNI token could reach $100 by 2030, implying more than 3,000% upside from current levels and potentially outperforming both Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The bank's forecast is driven by expected growth in tokenized assets and decentralized finance, which could boost activity on Uniswap. UNI surged by double digits following the report.

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US regulators push user ID requirements for stablecoin issuers akin to regulated banks

Several US financial regulators have proposed rules that would subject stablecoin issuers to customer identification requirements similar to those applied to regulated financial firms under the Bank Secrecy Act. The FDIC, Federal Reserve, OCC, NCUA and FinCEN are pushing the rules as part of implementation of the GENIUS Act, with requirements that could include verifying customer identities, keeping identity records and checking whether users appear on terrorism-related lists. The proposal will be open for 60 days after filing in the Federal Register and marks another major step in turning the 2025 stablecoin law into enforceable compliance obligations for issuers.

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CME Group sues CFTC over crypto perpetual futures

CME Group has sued the CFTC and Chair Michael Selig over the regulator’s approvals of crypto perpetual futures products tied to spot Bitcoin, including approvals involving Kalshi and a no-action position for similar Coinbase products. CME argues the CFTC is improperly treating crypto “futures” as “swaps” with expiration dates, bypassing the regulatory framework Congress established and threatening competition and stability in derivatives markets. The lawsuit asks a federal court to vacate the CFTC’s actions, while the agency accused CME of using “lawfare” against its crypto policy agenda.

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Celsius’ Mashinsky gets permanent trading ban in CFTC settlement

The CFTC has settled its enforcement action against Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky, permanently banning him from trading in markets overseen by the commodities regulator and from CFTC registration. The settlement ends the agency’s first case against a crypto lending platform, which centered on allegations that Celsius and Mashinsky misled customers about the safety, profitability and regulatory status of the platform. The order closes another major legal chapter from the crypto lending collapse, reinforcing regulators’ position that lending platforms and their executives remain exposed to commodities enforcement even after bankruptcy and criminal proceedings.

Bitget Launches Stocks 2.0: Deepening Global Liquidity

Bitget has officially rolled out Stocks 2.0, a major upgrade to its tokenized equity product. Issued via the licensed RWA platform Reality, this version bridges the crypto space directly with real-world U.S. stock market liquidity, offering deeper order books and lower trading friction.

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Bitcoin’s deeply discounted versus AI-stocks, but hawkish Fed risk lingers: Bitwise

Bitwise says Bitcoin is trading in a “deep value” zone compared with AI-linked equities, with valuation metrics such as the Mayer Multiple sitting below 1.0 — a level historically associated with long-term accumulation periods. But the article warns that the setup is not purely bullish: the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged at 3.5%–3.75%, traders remain cautious about a higher-for-longer rate path, and major potential capital raises tied to companies such as SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI could compete with Bitcoin for liquidity. CryptoQuant data also shows Bitcoin’s realized cap growth has remained in a bear-phase regime since late October 2025, suggesting new capital inflows into the network remain weak despite attractive valuation signals.