According to @AltcoinGordon, a constructive outlook for crypto markets is emerging for the second half of the year, driven by a stronger macroeconomic environment and clearer regulations. A Coinbase Research report highlights that an improved U.S. growth forecast, with the Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow tracker jumping to 3.8% QoQ, is strengthening investor sentiment. This is coupled with significant regulatory progress, including the Senate's passage of the GENIUS Act for stablecoins and the CLARITY Act, which aims to define the roles of the SEC and CFTC. Furthermore, the SEC is reviewing over 80 crypto ETF applications, with some decisions expected as early as July. Coinbase Research suggests these factors create strong tailwinds for Bitcoin (BTC). The report also notes that altcoins may lag unless driven by specific catalysts like ETF approvals or major protocol developments, such as the recent mainnet launch of the XRP Ledger's (XRP) EVM sidechain and the debut of Botanix, a Bitcoin Layer-2 network.