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According to PANews, data from Coinglass reveals that the cryptocurrency market witnessed liquidations totaling $220 million over the past 24 hours. Of this amount, long positions accounted for $102 million, while short positions saw liquidations of $118 million. Bitcoin (BTC) experienced liquidations amounting to $56.01 million, and Ethereum (ETH) saw liquidations totaling $79.55 million.

According to Binance Futures data, over the past 24 hours, the BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT, SOL/USDT, 1000PEPE/USDT and DOGE/USDT trading pairs led the USD-M perpetual futures market in trading volume.BTC/USDT perpetual futures long/short ratio: 0.60, funding rate: 0.0025%.ETH/USDT perpetual futures long/short ratio: 1.83, funding rate: 0.0069%.SOL/USDT perpetual futures long/short ratio: 2.50, funding rate: 0.0030%.1000PEPE/USDT perpetual futures long/short ratio: 2.47, funding rate: -0.0164%.DOGE/USDT perpetual futures long/short ratio: 3.13, funding rate: -0.0033%.

According to CoinMarketCap data, the global cryptocurrency market cap is now at $3.32T, up 2.08% over the last day.Bitcoin (BTC) traded between $102,126 and $106,853 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $105,317, up by 2.01%.Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading higher. Market outperformers include WCT, AAVE, and MASK, up by 22%, 20%, and 19%, respectively.Top stories of the day:JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Allows Bitcoin Purchases Without Custody Services Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Surge with S&P 500 GrowthTexas Bitcoin Reserve Bill Advances to Second Reading in House Global Contract Trading Volume Reaches $305.47 Billion Powell Reiterates Concerns Over U.S. Fiscal Path Amid Debt ChallengesBank of Japan's Bond Holdings Reach Record HighEconomic Uncertainty Persists Amid Tariff Concerns, Says Fed's KashkariBitcoin Poised for Significant Growth in 2025, Says 21SharesBitcoin Market Shows No Signs of Overheating, Analyst SaysSEC Delays Review of VanEck Spot Solana ETFMarket movers:ETH: $2528.69 (+5.00%)XRP: $2.3476 (+1.44%)BNB: $647.24 (+1.10%)SOL: $167.49 (+3.25%)DOGE: $0.2213 (+1.81%)ADA: $0.7332 (+1.28%)TRX: $0.273 (+3.92%)WBTC: $105197.48 (+2.00%)TRUMP: $12.82 (+1.99%)SUI: $3.8523 (+4.56%)

According to PANews, the cryptocurrency market experienced widespread gains today, with most sectors showing positive movement. Ethereum (ETH) rebounded by 4.27%, surpassing $2,500, while Bitcoin (BTC) rose to $106,000. The DeFi sector increased by 2.34%, with CRV and AAVE rising by 6.75% and 17.19%, respectively. The RWA sector saw a 1.29% increase, with MKR and PENDLE gaining 4.21% and 7.51%, respectively. Other sectors, including CeFi, Layer1, Meme, Layer2, and PayFi, also experienced varying degrees of growth.

Bitcoin (BTC) witnessed significant price volatility on Sunday, May 19, during the opening of CME Bitcoin futures at 23:00 UTC, briefly spiking to $107,000 before sharply retreating to $102,000. The movement, which cleared liquidity on both sides of the order book, suggests increasing pressure around key resistance levels and raises the potential for a breakout toward a new all-time high.CME Futures Lead Sunday Volatility Amid Thin LiquiditySunday evening volatility in the crypto market is a recurring trend, typically coinciding with the weekly opening of Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Bitcoin futures. This week's episode, however, differed in one key respect—price action was led by CME, signaling the influence of institutional traders rather than retail crypto participants.Unlike recent weeks, the usual CME gap—a discrepancy between Friday’s closing and Sunday’s opening—was absent. Instead, BTC whipsawed within a $5,000 range, resulting in a swift liquidation of long and short positions. Analysts interpret this as an inflection point, with market depth now skewed toward the upside.Market Depth Analysis: Resistance Thin Above $107KAccording to aggregated order book data, liquidity between $107,000 and $110,000 remains thin, while substantial buy-side interest persists around $100,000. This imbalance suggests that an upward breakout may face minimal resistance, allowing for a potential rally toward new record highs if triggered by a strong catalyst.At the same time, some analysts caution that the sudden price movement may have been the result of a stop-loss sweep. This tactic is commonly used to trigger liquidations and create favorable entry points for new short positions by driving up price temporarily.Strategic Positioning: New Shorts at $107K May BackfireThe recent price spike to $107,000 may have lured short traders into opening positions, placing stop-loss levels above $110,000. Should bullish momentum return, these stop losses could be triggered en masse, further fueling an upward thrust through price acceleration via forced buybacks.While short-term movements remain speculative, the underlying market structure and diminished resistance above $107,000 increase the likelihood of a decisive move—either driven by market fundamentals or an external catalyst.

According to PANews, Whale Alert reported that at 19:39 UTC+8 today, the USDC Treasury minted an additional 250 million USDC on the Solana blockchain. This development highlights ongoing activities within the cryptocurrency sector, particularly concerning stablecoin issuance and blockchain utilization.

According to Odaily, Federal Reserve official Raphael Bostic has indicated that the number of interest rate cuts this year will depend on unfolding events, with the specifics of tariffs playing a crucial role. Bostic expressed a preference for only one rate cut this year, citing the time required to fully understand the implications of tariffs.

According to Foresight News, European law enforcement agencies have dismantled a clandestine banking network that laundered over $23 million (approximately 21 million euros) using cryptocurrencies. The operation led to the arrest of 17 individuals in Spain, Austria, and Belgium. Among those arrested, individuals of Chinese nationality were responsible for cash collection in Spain, while those of Arab nationality managed international transfers.Authorities seized approximately $229,600 in cash, $204,960 in cryptocurrencies, luxury vehicles, real estate, cigars, and handbags, with a total value exceeding $3.5 million. This operation highlights the ongoing efforts by European law enforcement to combat financial crimes involving digital currencies.

According to BlockBeats, recent data from Coinglass indicates a divergence in market sentiment among major centralized and decentralized exchanges, with bearish and neutral outlooks coexisting. The funding rates for mainstream cryptocurrencies reflect this trend.Funding rates are fees set by cryptocurrency trading platforms to maintain balance between contract prices and the prices of underlying assets, typically applied to perpetual contracts. This mechanism facilitates the exchange of funds between long and short traders, without the platform charging a fee, to adjust the cost or profit of holding contracts, ensuring contract prices remain close to asset prices.A funding rate of 0.01% signifies a baseline rate. When the rate exceeds 0.01%, it suggests a generally bullish market sentiment. Conversely, a rate below 0.005% indicates a predominantly bearish market outlook.

According to Odaily, a backdoor in the official drivers provided by printer company Procolored has been discovered, leading to the theft of at least 9.3 bitcoins. Investigations reveal that the backdoor originated from a USB drive used internally by Procolored, which was subsequently uploaded to a cloud storage platform for global user access, resulting in widespread distribution.

According to PANews, British financial services company Revolut has announced plans to invest €1 billion (approximately $1.1 billion) in France over the next three years and apply for a French banking license. This announcement was made at the 'Choose France' summit held at the Palace of Versailles. As part of this expansion, Revolut will establish an office in Paris to manage its Western European operations, creating an estimated 200 new jobs in France, where the company already employs 300 people. Additionally, Revolut emphasized that Lithuania will continue to be a significant hub for its European operations.In April, it was reported that Revolut's profits for 2024 doubled to $1.3 billion, driven by user growth and a resurgence in cryptocurrency trading.

According to BlockBeats, the U.S. Senate is set to vote tonight on advancing a bill concerning stablecoins. This legislative move comes amid growing interest in regulating digital currencies and ensuring financial stability. The outcome of the vote could have significant implications for the cryptocurrency market and its regulatory framework.

According to CoinMarketCap data, the global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $3.29T, down by 1.62% over the last day.Bitcoin (BTC) traded between $102,000 and $107,109 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $103,240, down by 0.70%.Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading lower. Market outperformers include KAITO, EPIC, and ALPHA, up by 8%, 8%, and 7%, respectively.Top stories of the day:Binance CEO Richard Teng: “Regulatory Pressure Is a Pathway to Stability and Institutional Adoption” Federal Reserve's Balance Sheet Reduction to Continue, Says Williams U.S. 30-Year Treasury Yield Surges Above 5% Following Moody’s Downgrade and Fiscal Concerns Bitcoin Price Volatility Returns as CME Futures Open Sparks Liquidity Sweep US Crypto Investment Products Surpass $7.5B in 2025 Inflows as Institutional Demand Recovers Solana Leads in Active Addresses Among Top Blockchains Market Sentiment Shows Divergence in Funding RatesU.S. Credit Rating Downgrade Impacts Economic Outlook, Says Bank of Singapore Mind Network’s Mission to Mainstream Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) in Web3 and Agentic AI Panama City Mayor Considers Bitcoin Reserve Following Meeting with El Salvador OfficialsMarket movers:ETH: $2408.19 (-4.34%)XRP: $2.3144 (-3.27%)BNB: $640.19 (-1.08%)SOL: $162.21 (-5.22%)DOGE: $0.21735 (-2.77%)ADA: $0.724 (-4.72%)TRX: $0.2627 (-3.70%)WBTC: $103121.12 (-0.75%)TRUMP: $12.56 (-3.75%)SUI: $3.6842 (-4.33%)

According to Odaily, as of May 18, 2025, the BlackRock BUIDL Fund has reached approximately $2.88 billion in assets. The fund's holdings are predominantly in Ethereum ecosystem assets, which account for $2.68 billion, representing over 95% of the total. The remaining assets are distributed in smaller amounts across other chains such as Aptos and Avalanche. Ethereum continues to maintain a dominant position in the RWA sector.

According to PANews, Germany's financial regulator, BaFin, has issued a comprehensive Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license to Trade Republic, a major European fintech company. This license enables Trade Republic to offer crypto asset custody services to its 4 million customers across 17 markets. Additionally, the company can execute or transmit customer orders and provide transfer services, allowing it to conduct nearly all crypto-related activities in almost 30 European Economic Area (EEA) countries.Germany is a leader in the European crypto sector, having granted MiCA licenses to nine crypto asset service providers, which accounts for 36% of the EU's initial 25 licenses. With the deadline approaching in mid-2025, when European-registered crypto companies without a license may lose their qualifications, many firms in the industry are accelerating their application processes.

According to Foresight News, SlowMist founder Yu Jian expressed concerns on social media regarding the potential implications of BIP177. He warned that if BIP177 is approved, some platforms might mistakenly account for 1 bitcoin as 1 BTC. Yu emphasized the likelihood of basic security issues arising and cautioned about the possibility of related scams.

According to BlockBeats, the yield on the U.S. 30-year Treasury bond has climbed to 5.02%, marking its highest point since November 2023. This increase reflects ongoing shifts in the financial markets as investors respond to economic conditions and policy changes.

According to PANews, recent monitoring by Lookonchain has revealed substantial movements of BLUR and LDO tokens by a major whale or institution. Over the past week, 34.2 million BLUR tokens, valued at approximately $4 million, were transferred to exchanges. The entity still holds 9.22 million LDO tokens, worth around $8.15 million, and 43.69 million BLUR tokens, valued at approximately $4.5 million.In earlier reports, the same institution transferred $3.1 million worth of LDO tokens to a centralized exchange (CEX) just 25 minutes prior to the latest observation. Over the span of six days, a total of $21.24 million in LDO tokens has been moved to CEX.

According to BlockBeats, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced on social media that the company's holdings of U.S. Treasury securities have surpassed those of Germany. Ardoino further stated that Tether is now aiming to exceed South Korea's holdings next. Tether, known for issuing stablecoins, continues to expand its financial footprint in the global market.