📈 Current Market Situation
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at over $96,000, showing an increase of nearly 2% in the last day. This reflects a gradual recovery after the April drop to $75,000.
Ethereum (ETH) and XRP experienced a slight decline. XRP is currently trading around $2, with potential for a breakout as trading volume increases.
The total capitalization of the crypto market is $3.09 trillion, with Bitcoin in first place ($1.92 trillion), Ethereum in second ($220.86 billion), and Tether (USDT) in third ($149.41 billion).
🏛️ Regulatory Initiatives
USA: A law has been passed in New Hampshire allowing investment of up to 5% of state funds in digital assets with a capitalization of over $500 billion, effectively only in Bitcoin. The law will take effect in 60 days.
U.S. Congress: The "End Crypto Corruption Act" bill is being considered, which prohibits federal officials and their families from investing in or promoting cryptocurrencies. This is a response to the Trump family's involvement in cryptocurrency projects, including the launch of stablecoins and meme coins.
United Kingdom: The FCA plans to ban retail investors from using borrowed funds to invest in cryptocurrencies to protect consumers from the risks associated with market volatility.
🌐 New Projects and Trends
Worldcoin (WLD): Sam Altman, founder of OpenAI, launched a cryptocurrency that can be obtained by scanning the iris of the eye. This aims to confirm the uniqueness of the user and combat bots.
Meme coins: Traders who bought the $MELANIA token just minutes before its official launch made about $100 million. This raises concerns about possible insider trading and market manipulation.
📊 Forecasts and Prospects
Analysts predict that the price of Bitcoin could exceed $150,000 in the first half of 2025 and reach $185,000 by the end of the year. This is driven by increasing institutional interest and the expanding use of cryptocurrencies across various economic sectors.
The market capitalization of cryptocurrencies is increasing, and the number of users is expected to reach 861 million by the end of the year.
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✅ Conclusions
The crypto market in May 2025 shows signs of stabilization after the April decline. Growing institutional interest, new regulatory initiatives, and innovative projects such as Worldcoin indicate further development in the industry. However, investors should be cautious due to potential regulatory changes and risks associated with new tokens and meme coins.
