The future of the crypto market: what events will shake the market in May 2025?
The crypto market is once again at its peak of interest — Bitcoin attacks $95K, and altcoins begin to revive. But ahead is not just euphoria: May will bring several powerful news events that could radically change market sentiment.
We have gathered key dates and events to pay attention to — whether you are a trader, an investor, or just following the industry.
April 30, 2025 — Kaspa (kas) Hardfork
Kaspa is preparing an important update to its network: acceleration of block generation and improvement of scalability are planned.
What to expect:
• Increased volatility on the KAS token
• Classic scheme: growth on expectations → profit-taking → pullback after the hard fork
May 1, 2025 — US Federal Reserve Meeting (FOMC)
The market will freeze in anticipation of the interest rate decision. This is not just a macro event — it can shake the entire crypto and stock market.
What to expect:
• If the rate is maintained — growth of risky assets (including crypto)
• With strict rhetoric — a sharp pullback of BTC and altcoins is possible
May 3–6, 2025 — Ethereum Global Asia
The largest conference on Ethereum development and Layer-2 ecosystems will take place in Asia. We expect developer presentations, announcements, and technological breakthroughs.
Focus:
• ETH 2.0, zk technologies, Layer-2
• Likely pumps on OP, zkSync, Starknet
May 6, 2025 — EU decision on stablecoin regulation (MiCA 2.0)
New measures for stablecoin regulation may be adopted — especially for USDT and USDC.
What to expect:
• Under strict rules, a liquidity drop is possible
• If the market perceives it as a threat — panic in DeFi and on CEX is possible
May 19, 2025 — Launch of XRP futures from CME Group
CME launches futures on XRP — this is the first step towards expanding derivatives on altcoins.
What to expect:
• Volatility on XRP
• Influx of institutional traders
• Potential pump if perceived as a signal of trust in XRP
Constantly in focus:
• News from the SEC on ETFs and regulation
• Macro indicators: inflation (CPI), unemployment
• Geopolitics: conflicts, sanctions, instability — all this can provoke a flight from risky assets
May promises to be volatile, tense, and very profitable for those who keep an eye on events.
If you want to get the most out of these movements — prepare in advance: build scenarios, set alerts, secure profits, and don't forget about stops.
