Rate Cut Countdown: $9 Trillion National Debt "Maturity Wall" Could Be the Cryptocurrency Market's Most Powerful Catalyst

By: blockbeats|2025/04/11 04:30:03
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Original Title: Why should we be bullish on the crypto market in the mid-to-long term? A bullish thesis
Original Author: DeFi Cheetah, Crypto KOL
Original Translation: Felix, PANews

As previously predicted, the U.S. stock market was expected to experience at least a 20% pullback, bringing the Bitcoin price back to around $50,000. The first target has been met: due to Trump's imposition of higher tariffs on many other countries, the U.S. stock market underwent a 20% pullback with the VIX index at around 55. The Bitcoin price briefly fell to $74,000, showing more resilience than expected based on historical price trends.

Next, it is expected that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates before June, followed by a rebound in the U.S. stock market and the crypto market. In fact, Trump has just explicitly demanded Fed Chair Powell to cut interest rates. This article will explain in detail why Trump is so obsessed with rate cuts and why he is bullish on the crypto market.

Two Urgent Issues Caused by High Interest Rates

In the coming months, two issues are forcing the Federal Reserve to significantly cut interest rates. First, the "Maturity Wall" of $90 trillion in U.S. Treasury bonds this year is forcing the Trump administration to seek rate cuts aggressively to save trillions of dollars in refinancing costs. However, the Fed sees no room for rapid rate cuts given the current inflation level.

Therefore, for the Trump administration, those seemingly unreasonable aggressive policies and measures (such as tariffs, establishing DOGE, etc.) are best explained as forming a coordinated mechanism to try to force the Fed to cut rates amid macro uncertainty. Otherwise, the U.S. government would have to pay at least 3-4 times more in interest costs after the extension. In fact, the two-year short-term Treasury yield has been declining, reflecting market risk-off sentiment and flows into Treasury bonds.

Rate Cut Countdown: $9 Trillion National Debt

In the eyes of the Trump administration, the urgency of rate cuts can be illustrated by the following chart:

Indeed, the Merrill Option Volatility Estimate Index (MOVE), which measures the volatility of U.S. Treasury market rates, has surged, further indicating the possibility of a Fed rate cut. This index is considered representative of the term premium of U.S. Treasury bonds (i.e., the yield spread between long-term and short-term bonds). As this index rises, anyone involved in U.S. Treasury or corporate bond financing transactions would be forced to sell due to higher margin requirements.

If the MOVE Index continues to rise, especially above 140, it may indicate an extremely unstable market and could potentially force the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to stabilize the Treasury and corporate bond markets, as these markets are crucial to the normal functioning of the financial system. (Note: The MOVE Index last surged above 140 due to the collapse of a Silicon Valley bank—this was the largest bank failure event since 2008.)

The second reason for a significant rate cut in the coming months is also due to the "maturity wall," but this time it refers to over $500 billion of U.S. Commercial Real Estate (CRE) loans maturing this year. Many CRE loans were underwritten at lower rates during the pandemic and are now facing refinancing challenges in a rising rate environment, which could lead to an increase in default rates, especially for highly leveraged real estate. With the increasing prevalence of telecommuting, structural changes have been triggered, causing a persistently high post-pandemic vacancy rate in housing. In fact, the potential for large-scale CRE loan defaults could drive up the MOVE Index.

By the fourth quarter of 2024, the CRE loan delinquency rate was 1.57%, higher than 1.17% in the fourth quarter of 2023. Historical data indicates that a rate above 1.5% is concerning, especially in a tightening monetary environment. Meanwhile, with a vacancy rate as high as 20%, a continuously rising capitalization rate (approximately 7-8%), and a large number of loans maturing, office values have fallen 31% from their peak, increasing the risk of default.

The logic here is: A high vacancy rate will decrease Net Operating Income (NOI), lower Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) and Debt Yield, but will increase the capitalization rate. High rates will exacerbate this situation, especially for loans maturing in 2025, where refinancing at higher rates may be unsustainable. Therefore, if commercial real estate loans cannot be refinanced at a reasonable low rate similar to the pandemic period, banks will inevitably face more defaults, which could in turn trigger a "domino effect" of more bank failures (recall the severity of bank failures such as the Silicon Valley Bank due to the 2023 rate spike).

Given these two urgent issues caused by the current high rates, the Trump administration must take aggressive action to cut rates quickly. Otherwise, these debts will need to be extended, leading to higher refinancing costs for the U.S. government, and many commercial real estate loans may not be able to be extended, resulting in a large number of defaults.

The Catalyst for the Next Bull Market—Stablecoins

The most significant factor affecting the crypto market is market liquidity. However, the most influential factors affecting liquidity are (i) monetary policy and (ii) the prevalence of stablecoins. Under a dovish (accommodative) monetary policy, the widespread adoption of stablecoins can further catalyze capital inflows during a bull market. The upside of the bull market depends on the increase in the total supply of stablecoins. In the previous bull market cycle (2019 - 2022), the total supply of stablecoins grew tenfold from its nadir to its peak, while from 2023 to early 2025, it has only increased by about 100%, as shown in the chart below.

The following highlights key events signaling a rapid increase in stablecoin adoption over the next year:

US Stablecoin Legislation Progress: In the first quarter of 2025, the Senate Banking Committee in the United States approved the Genius Act in March, outlining regulatory and reserve rules for stablecoin issuers. The aim of this act is to integrate stablecoins into the mainstream financial system, reflecting the growing recognition of their role in the crypto market. Additionally, the House Financial Services Committee passed a stablecoin framework bill — the STABLE Act — which stipulates that any non-bank institution can issue stablecoins as long as they obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies. Regulatory transparency has always been considered a key factor influencing stablecoin adoption, thereby affecting capital inflows into the crypto industry through stablecoins.

Accelerated Institutional Adoption: Fidelity Investments began testing a USD-backed stablecoin in late March, marking a significant step for this traditional financial giant entering the crypto space. Meanwhile, Wyoming announced plans to launch a state-backed stablecoin by July, aiming to become the first token issued by a U.S. entity backed by fiat and fully reserved.

World Liberty Financial Stablecoin: World Liberty Financial, associated with Trump, announced on March 25th its plans to launch the USD1 stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, having previously raised $500 million through a separate token sale. This move aligns with the Trump administration's policy of supporting stablecoins as a key infrastructure for cryptocurrency transactions.

USDC Expansion to Japan: On March 26th, Circle partnered with SBI Holdings to launch USDC in Japan, making it the first stablecoin officially approved for use under Japan's regulatory framework. This move reflects Japan's positive stance on integrating stablecoins into its financial system and may set an example for other countries.

PayPal and Gemini Driving Stablecoin Development: Throughout the first quarter, PayPal and Gemini strengthened their positions in the stablecoin market. The adoption rates of PayPal's PYUSD and Gemini's GUSD have increased, with PayPal leveraging its payment network and Gemini focusing on institutional clients. This intensifies the competition in the U.S. stablecoin issuer market.

Rise Payroll Platform's Additional Use Cases: On March 24, the Rise payroll platform expanded its services to offer stablecoin payments to international contractors in over 190 countries. Employers can pay wages in stablecoins, and employees can cash out in local currency.

Circle's IPO: Circle has filed for an IPO. If approved, Circle will become the first stablecoin issuer to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. This milestone will signify the formal recognition of stablecoin business in the U.S. and incentivize more enterprises to explore the field, especially large institutions, as stablecoin operations rely more on institutional resources, distribution channels, and business development.

Why Is the Trump Administration So Supportive of Stablecoin Development?

This aligns with the viewpoint in the first part: the collateral backing stablecoins in circulation is primarily short-term U.S. Treasury bonds, hence, with the U.S. government rolling over tens of trillions of dollars of maturing Treasuries this year, as stablecoins become more widespread, the demand for short-term bonds increases.

The market trend is clear: in the short term, there may be market turbulence, high volatility, and possibly further declines from current levels. However, looking ahead, it is expected that against the backdrop of dovish monetary policy, significant interest rate cuts, coupled with the proliferation of stablecoins, may trigger another strong bull market, comparable in scale to the previous cycle.

It is currently an ideal time to seek good returns through investment in the crypto market.

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Never Underestimate the Significance of the US Stablecoin 'Infrastructure Bill'

Original Title: "Never Underestimate the Significance of the US Stablecoin 'Genius Act'"Original Author: 0xTodd, Partner at Nothing Research


If the US stablecoin bill, the "GENIUS Act," passes smoothly this time, its significance will be tremendous. I even think it's significant enough to enter the top five in Crypto history.



Although abbreviated as the GENIUS Act, which translates directly to the Genius Act, it is actually the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins, which translates to "Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Dollar Stablecoins."


The proposal is lengthy, with several key points summarized for everyone:


· Mandatory 1:1 Full Asset Backing: Assets include cash, demand deposits, and short-term US Treasuries. At the same time, misappropriation and rehypothecation are strictly prohibited.


· High-Frequency Disclosure: Reserve reports must be published at least monthly, introducing external audits.


· Licensing Requirement: Once the circulating market cap of the issuer's stablecoin exceeds $100 billion, it must transition into the federal regulatory system within a specified timeframe, adopting banking-grade regulation.


· Introduction of Custody: The custodian of the stablecoin and its reserve assets must be a regulated qualified financial institution.


· Clear Definition as a Payment Medium: The bill explicitly defines stablecoin as a new type of payment medium, primarily regulated by the banking regulatory system, rather than restricted by the securities or commodities regulatory system.


· Embracing Existing Stablecoins: A maximum 18-month grace period after the bill's enactment, aimed at encouraging existing stablecoin issuers (such as USDT, USDC, etc.) to promptly obtain licenses or become compliant.


After finishing the main content, let's talk about the significance of this matter with an excited heart.


Over the years, when others asked, "After working in the Crypto industry for 16 years, what application have you created?"


In the future, you can confidently tell others—Stablecoins.


First, Clearing Concerns is a Prerequisite


Some people have held opposing views. In the past, people's impression of stablecoins was that they were an opaque black box. Every few months, there would be FUD — whether Tether's assets were frozen or Circle had a significant black hole deficit.


In fact, if you think about it, Tether easily rakes in billions of dollars a year just from the interest on those underlying government bonds. Circle, slightly less, also made a $1.7 billion profit last year.


They basically made money while standing there. From a motivational standpoint, they have no malicious intentions. In fact, they are the most eager for compliance.


Now, this opaque black box will become a transparent white box.


In the past, the only complaint was that Tether's funds might have been frozen by the United States. Now, they will be directly placed into U.S. compliant custodial institutions, with high-frequency disclosures, so you can rest assured.


【No need to worry about a rug pull】 is such a huge advantage—I think especially all Crypto people understand this.


Second, Mastering the Standard is Very Important


Stablecoins were once almost on the verge of being overtaken by CBDCs. In any country, if a central bank digital currency really exists, it is highly likely not built on a blockchain, at most it is built on some internal central bank consortium chain, which to be honest, is meaningless.


When CBDCs were at their peak, that was the most dangerous time for stablecoins.


If CBDCs had become a reality back then, stablecoins today would have been relentlessly suppressed into a dark corner, and blockchain would only be able to play a minimal role.


The remaining half-dead stablecoins would even have to learn the standards of central bank digital currencies, completely relinquishing their standard-setting power.


And now, stablecoins have won (or are about to).


Instead, everyone should learn the 【Blockchain + Token】 standard.


Nowadays, many blockchains actually have no meaningful applications on top, only stablecoin transfers. For example, with Aptos, the only scenario I use Aptos for is transfers between Binance and OKX.


And now, stablecoins will be legislated, what does that mean?


That's right, blockchain will become the only standard.


In the future, every stablecoin user will be the first to learn how to use a wallet.


As an aside, I actually think Ethereum's concerted push for EIP-7702 is quite forward-thinking. While other chains are all about memes, thank you Ethereum for sticking to account abstraction.



EIP-7702 is about Account Abstraction, which can support, for example:


· Social Account Registration Wallet

· Paying GAS with Native Coin

· And more


This paves the way for future new users to heavily use stablecoins, solving the last-mile problem.


Third, Deposit Enters a New Era


Furthermore, once stablecoins receive legislative support, deposits and withdrawals will become even easier.


Let's imagine a scenario: previously, hindered by the gray nature of stablecoins, but after the bill passes, many traditional brokerages can support stablecoins themselves. The money from a US stock investor can be converted into stablecoins in minutes and instantly deposited into Coinbase. Believe it or not.



Let's imagine another scenario: if the brilliant bill smoothly passes through the House of Representatives, next, you will see:


Due to the extremely lucrative nature of this trading, existing stablecoin leaders and newly entering traditional giants will crazily start promoting their stablecoin products.


And an outsider, due to these promotions, will start using stablecoins. And then one day, after finding out that the wallet account has been created, will explore Bitcoin inside. Is mining Bitcoin difficult?


Stablecoins are a huge Trojan horse. The moment you start using stablecoins, you unwittingly step half a foot into the Crypto world.


Fourth, Conclusion


As a large reservoir for digesting US debt, although stablecoins cannot directly absorb debt, they at least provide ammunition for the US debt secondary market. These functions are quite important, and slowly, stablecoins are becoming a part of the US debt market's body. Therefore, once the US legislation is passed and experiences the benefits, there is no turning back.


And, we are also confident that stablecoins are indeed one of the great innovations in our industry. People who have used stablecoins will find it hard to return to the traditional cash-banking system.


Once the bill is passed, users can't go back. In the future, concerns are about to be resolved, standards will be mastered, and the era of large deposits seems to be on the horizon.


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On May 13, S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that Coinbase would officially replace Discover Financial Services in the S&P 500 on May 19. While other companies like Block and MicroStrategy, closely tied to Bitcoin, were already part of the S&P 500, Coinbase became the first cryptocurrency exchange whose primary business is in the index. This also signifies that cryptocurrency is gradually moving from the fringes to the mainstream in the U.S.



On the day of the announcement, Coinbase's stock price surged by 23%, surpassing the $250 mark. However, just 3 days later, Coinbase was hit by two consecutive events: a hack where employees were bribed to steal customer data and a demand for a $20 million ransom, and an investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) into the authenticity of its claim of having over 100 million "verified users" in its securities filings and marketing materials. These two events acted as mini-bombs, and at the time of writing, Coinbase's stock had already dropped by over 7.3%.


Coincidentally, Discover Financial Services, being replaced by Coinbase, can also be considered the "Coinbase" of the previous payment era. Discover is a U.S.-based digital banking and payment services company headquartered in Illinois, founded in 1960. Its payment network, Discover Network, is the fourth largest payment network apart from Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.


In April, after the approval of the acquisition of Discover by the sixth-largest U.S. bank, Capital One, this well-established digital banking company of over 60 years smoothly handed over its S&P 500 "seat" to this emerging cryptocurrency "bank." This unexpected coincidence also portrayed the handover between the new and old eras in Coinbase's entry into the S&P 500, resembling a relay race scene. However, this relay baton also brought Coinbase's accumulated "external troubles and internal strife" to a tipping point.


Side Effects of ETFs


Over the past decade, cryptocurrency exchanges have been the most stable "profit machines." They play a role in providing liquidity to the entire industry and rely on trading fees to sustain their operations. However, with the comprehensive rollout of ETF products in the U.S. market, this profit model is facing unprecedented challenges. As the leader in the "American stack," with over 80% of its business coming from the U.S., Coinbase is most affected by this.



Starting from the approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs, traditional financial capital has significantly onboarded users and funds that originally belonged to exchanges in a more cost-effective, compliant, and transparent manner. The transaction fee revenue of cryptocurrency exchanges has started to decline, and this trend may further intensify in the coming months.


According to Coinbase's 2024 Q4 financial report, the platform's total trading revenue was $417 million, a 45% year-on-year decrease. The contribution of BTC and ETH's trading revenue dropped from 65% in the same period last year to less than 50%.


This decline is not a result of a decrease in market enthusiasm. In fact, since the approval of the Bitcoin ETF in January 2024, the inflow of BTC into the U.S. market has continued to reach new highs, with asset management giants like BlackRock and Fidelity rapidly expanding their management scale. Data shows that BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) alone has surpassed $17 billion in assets under management. As of mid-May 2025, the cumulative net inflow of 11 major institutional Bitcoin spot ETFs on the market has exceeded $41.5 billion, with a total net asset value of $1214.69 billion, accounting for approximately 5.91% of the total Bitcoin market capitalization.


Chart showing the trend of net outflows for Grayscale among the 11 institutions


Institutional investors and some retail investors are shifting towards ETF products, partly due to compliance and tax considerations. On one hand, ETFs have much lower trading costs compared to cryptocurrency exchanges. While Coinbase's spot trading fee rate varies annually in a tiered manner but averages around 1.49%, for example, the management fee for IBIT ETF is only 0.25%, and the majority of ETF institution fees fluctuate around 0.15% to 0.25%.



In other words, the more rational users are, the more likely they are to move from exchanges to ETF products, especially for investors aiming for long-term holdings.


According to multiple sources, several institutions, including VanEck and Grayscale, have submitted applications to the SEC for a Solana (SOL) ETF, with some institutions also planning to submit an XRP ETF proposal. Once approved, this may trigger a new round of fund migration. According to a report submitted by Coinbase to the SEC, as of April, the platform's trading revenue from XRP and Solana accounted for 18% and 10%, nearly one-third of the platform's fee revenue.



However, the Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs passed in 2024 also reduced the fees for these two tokens on Coinbase from 30% and 15% to 26% and 10%, respectively. If the SOL and XRP ETFs are approved, it will further undermine the core fee revenue of exchanges like Coinbase.


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Robinhood Takes a Stand, Traditional Brokerages Join the Fray


On May 12, 2025, SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins gave a keynote speech at the Tokenization and Cryptocurrency Working Group roundtable. The theme of his speech revolved around "It is a new day at the SEC," where he indicated that the SEC would not approach enforcement and regulation the same way as before but would instead pave the way for cryptocurrency assets in the U.S. market.



With signs of cryptocurrency compliance such as the SEC's "NEW DAY" declaration, an increasing number of traditional brokerages are attempting to enter the cryptocurrency industry. One of the most representative cases is the well-known U.S. brokerage Robinhood, which began expanding its crypto business in 2018. By the time of its IPO in 2021, Robinhood's crypto business revenue accounted for over 50% of the company, with a significant boost from the Dogecoin "moonshot" promoted by Musk.


In Q1 2025 earnings report, Robinhood showcased strong growth, especially in revenue from cryptocurrency and options trading. Fueled by Trump's Memecoin, cryptocurrency-related revenue reached $250 million, nearly doubling year-over-year. Consequently, Robinhood Gold subscription users reached 3.5 million, a 90% increase from the previous year, with the rapid growth of Robinhood Gold providing the company with a stable source of income.



Meanwhile, RobinHood is actively pursuing acquisitions in the cryptocurrency space. In 2024, it announced a $2 billion acquisition of the long-standing European cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp. Additionally, Canada's largest cryptocurrency CEX, WonderFi, which recently went public on the Toronto Stock Exchange, also announced its integration with RobinHood Crypto. After obtaining virtual asset licenses in the UK, Canada, Singapore, and other markets, RobinHood has taken a proactive approach in the compliant cryptocurrency trading market.



Furthermore, an increasing number of brokerage firms are exploring the same path. Futu Securities, Tiger Brokers, and others are also dipping their toes into cryptocurrency trading, with some having applied for or obtained the VA license from the Hong Kong SFC. Although their user bases are currently small, traditional brokerages have a natural advantage in user trust, regulatory licenses, and low fee structures. This could pose a threat to native cryptocurrency platforms in the future.



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Cybercriminals obtained the data by bribing overseas customer service agents and support staff, mainly in "non-U.S. regions such as India." These agents abused their access to Coinbase's internal customer support system and stole customer data. As early as February this year, blockchain detective ZachXBT revealed on X platform that between December 2024 and January 2025, Coinbase users lost over $65 million to social engineering scams, with the actual amount potentially higher.


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Amidst a series of ongoing social engineering incidents, although there has not been any impact on user assets at the technical level so far, it has raised concerns among many retail and institutional investors. Especially institutions holding massive assets on Coinbase. Just considering the U.S. BTC ETF institutions, as of mid-May 2025, they collectively hold nearly 840,000 BTC, and 75% of these are custodied by Coinbase. If we price BTC at $100,000, this amount reaches a staggering $63 billion, which is equivalent to the nominal GDP of two Iceland in the year 2024.


Visualization: ChatGPT, Source: Farside


In addition, Coinbase Custody also serves over 300 institutional clients, including hedge funds, family offices, pension funds, and endowments. As of the Q1 2025 financial report, Coinbase's total assets under management (including institutional and retail clients) reached $404 billion. The specific amount of institutional custodied assets was not explicitly disclosed in the latest report, but it should still be over 50% based on the Q4 2024 report.


Visualization: ChatGPT


Once this security barrier is breached, not only could the rate of user attrition far exceed expectations, but more importantly, institutional trust in it would undermine the foundation of its business. Therefore, after a hacking event, Coinbase's stock price plummeted significantly.


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Deribit has a strong presence in non-U.S. markets, especially in Asia and Europe. The acquisition has enabled Coinbase to gain a dominant position in bitcoin and ethereum options trading on Deribit, accounting for approximately 80% of the global options trading volume, with daily trading volume remaining above $2 billion.


Meanwhile, 80-90% of Deribit's customer base consists of institutional investors, with their professionalism and liquidity in the Bitcoin and Ethereum options market highly favored by institutions. Coinbase's compliance advantage, coupled with its already robust institutional ecosystem, makes it even more suitable. By using institutions as an entry point, it can face the squeeze from giants like Binance and OKX in the derivatives market.



Facing a similar dilemma is Kraken, which is attempting to replicate Binance Futures' model in non-U.S. markets. Since the derivatives market relies more on professional users, fee rates are relatively higher and stickiness is stronger, making it a significant source of revenue for exchanges. In the first half of 2025, Kraken completed the acquisition of TradeStation Crypto and a futures exchange, aiming to build a complete derivatives trading ecosystem to hedge the risk of declining spot transaction fee income.


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However, due to its status as a publicly traded company, this practice is a riskier endeavor for Coinbase. Even in the current crypto-friendly environment, the SEC is still investigating whether tokens like SOL, ADA, and SAND constitute securities.


In addition to the forced transformation strategies carried out by the aforementioned CEXs, they are also starting to lay out RWAs and the most talked-about stablecoin payment fields, such as the PYUSD launched through a collaboration between Coinbase and Paypal, Coinbase's support for the Euro stablecoin EURC by Circle that complies with EU MiCA regulatory requirements, or the USD1 launched through a collaboration between Binance and WIFL. In the increasingly crowded trading field, many CEXs have shifted their focus from just the trading market to the application field.


The golden age of transaction fees has quietly ended, and the second half of the crypto exchange platform game has silently begun.


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