Whether Block Inc. is really a good fit for the S&P 500. It would join Coinbase as the second crypto-focused company to make it into the index. This decision further highlights the growing acceptance of Bitcoin and its incorporation into traditional financial infrastructure. Bitcoin bull Strategy added significantly to its Bitcoin position with the new purchase. At the same time, Bitcoin Hyper is booming on the back of its unique Layer-2 solution, indicating a thrilling crypto ecosystem evolution.
Block Inc.'s S&P 500 Inclusion
Block Inc.’s addition to the S&P 500 underscores Block’s increasing significance as well as its integration of Bitcoin into its business operations and corporate culture. The company has been unparalleled in how much it has wrapped Bitcoin into its ecosystem. They activated $BTC purchases on Cash App, released a self-custody wallet, and funded open-source development via Spiral.
This strategic embrace of Bitcoin has helped solidify Block Inc. as a leader in the crypto space. Its inclusion in the S&P 500 index represents the growing acceptance and normalization of cryptocurrencies into mainstream finance.
Strategy's Bitcoin Acquisition
Strategy, a prominent Bitcoin investor, recently acquired 6,220 $BTC for $739.8 million, with an average price of $118,940 per unit. Michael Saylor made the announcement himself, further solidifying the company’s bullish Bitcoin policy.
As of July 20, 2025, Strategy has a cumulative balance of 607,770 $BTC. At today’s price, the company’s total investment in $BTC is worth $43.61 billion, at an average purchase price of $71,756 per $BTC.
Strategy’s further investment into Bitcoin is a clear signal of their long-term confidence in the digital asset. This move is consistent with the larger trend of institutional investors realizing Bitcoin’s potential as a store of value.
Bitcoin Hyper's Layer-2 Solution
Not only is it Oracle’s first blockchain platform, but Bitcoin Hyper just released their devnet! This latest move creates a more user-friendly Layer-2 solution for Bitcoin. Currently, Bitcoin Hyper supports contract deployment via Solana CLI, transaction flows through a web console, and real-time tracking through an explorer.
The roadmap includes mainnet deployment, cross-chain bridges with Ethereum and Solana, and developer incentives to attract dApps and community tools. This Layer-2 utility has already sparked early interest, with $HYPER already reaching $4 million raised in its presale.
One such Bitcoin Layer-2 solution, Bitcoinord, is well on its way to surpassing $4 million in its token presale. Now Bitcoin Hyper and other similar Layer-2 solutions are coming in fast. This change is another step in making the network much more scalable and easier to work with.
Regulatory Landscape
On July 18, 2025, President Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law. This landmark legislation is the first national law in American history to create transparent rules of the road for stablecoins. This kind of regulatory clarity is only going to encourage even more innovation and adoption of cryptocurrencies here in the United States.
The Genius Act and other similar regulatory frameworks efforts are aimed at doing just that—establishing a framework for digital assets. We advance smart, safe development and consumer use throughout the industry. Greater regulatory clarity will do more to bring institutional investors into the market and help the market mature in a stable way.
