$BTC

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🚀 *Crypto Market Update – May 12, 2025*

*🔹 Bitcoin (BTC)*

Bitcoin surged past 105,000 this week, driven by renewed optimism surrounding U.S.-China trade negotiations and growing investor confidence. However, it faced resistance and retraced slightly to around103,800, reflecting market volatility. [1][2]

*🔹 Ethereum (ETH) & Altcoins*

Ethereum experienced a significant uptick, rising over 40% this week to approximately 2,555. Altcoins displayed mixed performance, with XRP gaining 7.6

*🔹 Institutional Investments*

Strategy acquired 13,390 BTC for1.34 billion, increasing its holdings to 568,840 BTC valued at $39.41 billion. [3]

*🔹 Regulatory Developments*

Arizona became the second U.S. state to establish a cryptocurrency reserve fund, following New Hampshire. This move aims to integrate digital assets into state financial practices. [5]

*🔹 Corporate Movements*

Meta is exploring the deployment of stablecoins like USDC and USDT on Facebook and WhatsApp to facilitate payments for content creators, signaling a renewed interest in the crypto space. [6]

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*Stay informed and trade wisely!*

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