Crypto market update for Tuesday, May 20, 2025

📊 Market Overview

• Total Market Cap: $3.32 trillion (↑2.08% in 24h)

• 24h Trading Volume: $124 billion

• Top 100 Coins: All in green, driven by institutional adoption and regulatory optimism.

📰 Key Drivers Behind the Rally

• GENIUS Act Advances: The U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS Act (66–32), a landmark bill establishing federal regulation for stablecoins. The bill includes reserve requirements and anti-money laundering provisions, marking a significant step toward broader governmental oversight and integration of blockchain payments into the financial system. 

• Institutional Inflows: U.S. spot $BTC ETFs saw $667.4 million in net inflows on May 19, the highest since May 2, led by $306 million into the iShares Bitcoin Trust. 

Ethereum Momentum: $ETH

surged over 7% today, with analysts predicting a potential rise to $4,000.

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