1 Decline in Ethereum Transaction Fees: Ethereum transaction fees (Gas Fees) have dropped to a very low level of $0.09, reflecting an improvement in network efficiency and making transactions more economical.
2 Positive Flows for ETFs: On May 16, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs saw net inflows of $260.3 million and $22.1 million, respectively, with approximately 2.51 thousand Bitcoin and 8.71 thousand Ethereum purchased, indicating continued institutional interest.
3 Bullish Predictions for Bitcoin: Analyst Apsk32 predicted that the price of Bitcoin will exceed $200,000 by the end of 2025, noting Bitcoin's historical lag compared to gold as a supporting factor.
4 Alchemy's acquisition of DexterLab: Alchemy announced its acquisition of DexterLab to expand its corporate support for the Solana network, enhancing the infrastructure for decentralized applications.
5 Increased Institutional Allocation: The Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise noted that allocating 5% of investment portfolios to digital currencies has become the 'new norm,' with expectations of billion-dollar inflows from institutions.
6 Profits for TRX Holders: CryptoQuant reported that holders of TRX (Tron) for periods ranging from a week to a year have entered profit territory as the price reached $0.27, a 115% increase year-on-year.
7 Panama's Bitcoin Reserve Plans: The Mayor of Panama City hinted at the possibility of creating a Bitcoin reserve after meeting with Salvadoran leaders, which could boost the adoption of digital currencies in the region.
8 U.S. Banking Plans: Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati announced it is accelerating its plans to integrate digital currencies, citing clear new regulations and increased institutional demand.