$BTC

As of May 14, 2025, the price of Bitcoin has decreased by 0.2% to $103,268. In contrast, Ethereum has increased by 4.8%, XRP by 1.7%, and Solana by 2.9%. The overall cryptocurrency market capitalization grew by 2.7%, reaching $3.38 trillion, close to the record high of $3.40 trillion set the previous night. Analysts point out that this growth is attributed to the trend of investors shifting from Bitcoin to altcoins. Despite a favorable consumer price index report in April, cryptocurrency prices were not significantly affected due to concerns that President Trump's tariff policy could trigger inflation. Investors remain cautious, as higher inflation may lead the Federal Reserve to maintain high interest rates, redirecting investments towards safer assets such as gold and bonds. Additionally, the news that Coinbase will be included in the S&P 500 index on May 19 boosted market sentiment, with the company's stock price rising by 24% in subsequent trading.