May 19 | The 5 Major Events in the Eye of the Crypto Market Storm, Fully Explained!

Today is not an ordinary Monday; a series of actions in the real world are launching a 'double kill' shockwave on the crypto market.

Let’s break down these 5 highlights to see who is paving the way for a bull market and who is pressing the brakes.

① Is a ceasefire approaching? Trump x Putin, the peace game begins!

Today, former President Trump will have separate calls with Putin and Zelensky to promote a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

Don’t underestimate this; if geopolitical tensions ease, risk assets (including BTC) could see a strong rebound.

Research shows: A 1% escalation in war leads to a 0.2% drop in BTC trading volume.

So what about the reverse? Ceasefire = positive news! Trading volume, sentiment, and risk appetite will all increase.

② XRP futures launch on the CME, institutions start to position themselves!

XRP is officially listed on CME futures, marking another mainstream cryptocurrency entering the 'exclusive playground for institutions' after BTC and ETH.

This is not just an expansion of derivatives but also gives XRP a pricing anchor.

Market speculation: $2.5 is the target area for the next phase?

Positive news: Easier access for funds, increased liquidity;