#MarketPullback The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a pullback after a recent surge when Bitcoin reached the $80,000 mark and the total market capitalization exceeded $3 trillion. As of May 5, 2025, Bitcoin is trading at $72,000, down 10% for the week, while Ethereum has fallen 8% to $3,200. Analysts explain the correction as profit-taking by investors and macroeconomic factors, including rising interest rates in the U.S.

Expert opinions are divided. Optimists, like Cathie Wood from ARK Invest, see this as a buying opportunity, predicting Bitcoin's rise to $100,000 by the end of the year due to an influx of institutional investors. They point to strong fundamentals, such as the growth of the network's hash rate and the adoption of cryptocurrencies in traditional finance. In contrast, skeptics, including Peter Schiff, warn of possible further declines, citing the speculative nature of the market and regulatory risks, especially following the recent withdrawal of support for the stablecoin bill in the U.S. Senate.