Bitcoin $BTC hit $106,000 before dropping to $102,615 on May 19, 2025, after a volatile week, with a 20.3% monthly gain but 5.8% below its January peak. An Australian court ruled Bitcoin as money, potentially easing taxes, while a U.S. stablecoin bill advanced despite regulatory debates. The Trump family’s crypto ventures, including American Bitcoin and a $TRUMP memecoin, are expanding. MicroStrategy bought $764.9 million in $BTC Bitcoin, but faces a lawsuit, and Coinbase reported a $400 million cyberattack. Rising greed in the market and violent crypto-related crimes in France signal heightened activity and risks.
