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Ex-BlackRock VP Says Total Crypto Market Cap Could Hit $10 Trillion This Cycle

John Gillen, a former BlackRock vice president, said the total crypto market cap could reach $10 trillion this cycle. The article also reports that Bitcoin and other leading altcoins are poised to outperform over the long term, according to several notable market players with largely bullish predictions.

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What happened

John Gillen, a former BlackRock vice president, said the total crypto market cap could reach $10 trillion this cycle. The article also reports that Bitcoin and other leading altcoins are poised to outperform over the long term, according to several notable market players with largely bullish predictions.

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Global impact / market context

If the total crypto market cap grows toward $10 trillion, more money would likely flow into Bitcoin and major altcoins. That could lift their prices and make crypto a larger part of investor portfolios, potentially drawing more attention from institutions and regulators.

Analyst inference

The article notes that several notable market players are largely bullish on Bitcoin and leading altcoins, but it also says the overall crypto market must grow for a big bull run to hit new highs. This suggests optimism depends on broad market performance.

Analyst inference

What to watch

  1. The total crypto market cap is a key number to follow because the $10 trillion prediction depends on it growing substantially from current levels. Confirmed
  2. John Gillen's $10 trillion target for the total crypto market cap this cycle is a proposal, not a confirmed outcome, so it should be treated as a forecast. Proposed
  3. If the overall crypto market does not grow, Bitcoin and leading altcoins may not outperform as the bullish predictions suggest, which could affect investor returns. Analyst inference

Affected assets

  • USDC — USD Coin
  • USDT — Tether
  • BTCUSD — Bitcoin USD (BTCFi)
  • BTC — Bitcoin
  • TUSD — TrueUSD

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