• Bitcoin (BTC): Bitcoin remains the cornerstone of the crypto market. On May 22, it reached a new all-time high of $111,986.44, pushing its market cap beyond $2 trillion. The U.S. government's establishment of a National Bitcoin Reserve has positioned BTC as a geopolitical asset. Experts like BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes predict it could hit $200,000 by year-end, though rapid growth may signal a near-term correction. Bitcoin’s integration into traditional finance continues to attract institutional investors​​.

• Ethereum (ETH): Trading around $2,667, Ethereum has seen a strong rebound, partly due to the successful Pectra upgrade on May 7. This upgrade improves staking and transaction efficiency, enhancing Ethereum's role in decentralized finance (DeFi) and smart contracts. In the past week, institutional investors withdrew over 61,000 ETH from exchanges, signaling bullish sentiment. Daily trading volume surged to $38.4 billion, with open interest in ETH futures exceeding $33.78 billion. Analysts believe these factors could push ETH to $3,000, with some predicting it might even reach $12,000 by year-end​ #AIVille #aiville