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Hello everyone! I'm an energetic senior analyst in the blockchain market. In the eventful last week of May, the market presented us with yet another massive wave. Many of you must have been worried as Bitcoin and Ethereum showed unexpected declines. However, I believe that it is precisely at times like these that we need to calmly analyze the facts and find hidden opportunities.
Looking at the major news over the past 24 hours, it's clear that the overall macroeconomic uncertainty combined with the unwinding of overheating in the derivatives market has brought volatility to the entire virtual asset market. So, shall we now carefully review the key issues by category and jointly forecast the future market?
The US 30-year Treasury yield touched 5.2% annually, fueling expectations for an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve (Fed). Adding to this, geopolitical tensions related to Iran have dampened investment sentiment for high-risk assets like Bitcoin (BTC). The dollar-won exchange rate also widened its upward trend due to the Fed's potential rate hike, closing at 1,517.40 won.
This macroeconomic environment directly impacts the virtual asset market. When interest rates rise, investors tend to turn to relatively safer assets. While news of easing tensions in the Middle East briefly had a positive impact on the market, uncertainty still remains.
The news that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Nasdaq's listing of Bitcoin price-based index options is noteworthy. This will provide institutional investors with more diverse means to participate in the Bitcoin market and contribute to increasing market maturity in the long term.
The European Central Bank (ECB) and the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are showing moves to strengthen regulations on stablecoins. In particular, the FDIC disclosed Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance standards, including anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT), for stablecoin issuers. This is interpreted as an effort to pre-manage the potential impact stablecoins could have on the financial system. Stricter regulations can be seen as a positive sign that market transparency and stability may increase.
Bitcoin (BTC) recently failed to break the $82,000 resistance level and fell to a one-month low. There was also an analysis that a crisis had arrived for May's returns, with weekly outflows of $1.26 billion from US spot ETFs. Over the past 24 hours, it showed unstable performance, even dropping below $75,000.
This decline was coupled with the unwinding of overheating in the derivatives market. Hundreds of millions of dollars worth of futures positions were forcibly liquidated over the past 24 hours, indicating a reduction in market leverage. However, on-chain analysts pointed out that this rally was more influenced by speculative demand in the futures market than spot buying, viewing resistance near the 200-day moving average of $82,400 as a significant signal.
A Bloomberg ETF analyst mentioned that Wall Street is quietly accumulating Bitcoin. They emphasized that the first quarter of this year was the most successful quarter in crypto history, and while BTC price performance was sluggish, spot BTC ETF sales to asset managers showed strong demand. This signifies a shift in market dominance towards institutions.
According to Santiment's analysis, net outflows from spot ETFs could even be a contrarian buying opportunity. This is because institutional investors can continue to make staggered purchases from a long-term perspective. Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss viewing the surge in US national debt as a Bitcoin buying signal is along the same lines. Michael Saylor's first acknowledgment of the possibility of selling some BTC within the year can be interpreted as part of a portfolio diversification strategy.
Ethereum (ETH) has fallen 28% this year, and with talk of a potential collapse below $2,000 recently, concerns are rising that investors' patience is running thin. Rumors even circulated that the Harvard University endowment fund had sold all its Ethereum, leading to a 4.44% drop in a single day.
This short-term decline was accompanied by analysis suggesting that Ethereum's chart structure shows a weaker trend than Bitcoin's. Cases like famous whale Jeffrey Huang liquidating most of his 25x long positions and incurring losses approaching $33 million also amplified market anxiety. US Ethereum spot ETFs have also seen net outflows for 10 consecutive trading days, indicating persistent short-term selling pressure.
However, not all signals are negative. News that Bitmain, led by Tom Lee, 'scooped up' 60,000 ETH over the past 24 hours is a strong signal that they see Ethereum below $2,200 as an opportunity. Even Ethereum OGs (early holders) bought 3,942 ETH at an average price of $2,049, indicating a high valuation of Ethereum's long-term value.
Analysts believe that Ethereum could explode to $4,200 after a 1,600-day consolidation, and a long-term outlook of $14,000 is still valid. Some opinions suggest that the current 28% drop could be the final shakeout, hinting at the possibility that Ethereum is preparing for a major reversal after exiting its quantitative tightening phase.
Analysis suggests that Hyperliquid (HYPE) and AI-related cryptocurrencies could lead the next altcoin season. HYPE recently surpassed $60 and rose over 120% year-to-date, breaking through a market cap of $15 billion. This contrasts with the weakness shown by major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
Hyperliquid is evolving beyond a simple decentralized exchange (DEX) into an on-chain 'Wall Street platform,' with predictions of reaching $100 within the year. Near Protocol (NEAR) also showed strength, with a 50% rally in just a week, wiping out short positions, fueled by Nvidia's positive influence. Analyst Michaël van de Poppe analyzes that NEAR and Bittensor (TAO) are significantly undervalued in the AI sector. This is a good sign that HYPE and AI tokens could gain strong upward momentum when market risk appetite shows signs of recovery.
Analysis for XRP (XRP) indicated that large holders' trading activity sharply contracted, suggesting whales left first. Fears of war in the Middle East further amplified concerns, with talk of a potential fall to $1.28. However, an unprecedented security upgrade for the XRP Ledger is scheduled to be activated on May 27, and some analysts offer a positive outlook, stating that XRP is in its final adjustment phase, preparing for a rise towards $8. However, criticisms have also been raised that XRP's market cap is inflated without substantial value, so caution is advised for investment.
Solana (SOL) plunged to $82 due to a sharp unwinding of leverage in the derivatives market, with after-effects of the memecoin craze, sluggish mobile strategy, and absence of a spot ETF cited as reasons for its inability to catch up with Ethereum. Shiba Inu (SHIB) also failed to hold its support level, with a $900 million liquidation bomb and a plummeting burn rate. Cardano (ADA) saw positive news with 4 out of 9 IOG financial proposals passing, but anxiety coexists with warnings from key personnel about ADA sales.
Over $800 million worth of futures positions were forcibly liquidated in the cryptocurrency futures market over the past 24 hours. The fact that long position liquidations exceeded 90% specifically indicates that the market experienced a sharp decline. These large-scale liquidations can be seen as a process of unwinding excessive market leverage and restoring soundness.
Meanwhile, active fund movements by whales were also detected, such as a transfer of $310 million worth of USDT from an OKX address to an anonymous address, and 51,350 BTC moving from a wallet that withstood the 2017 and FTX incidents. This could be a good sign, indicating that the market's big players are preparing their next moves.
News that JPMorgan's tokenization platform, Kinexys, has surpassed $1.5 trillion in cumulative transactions and processes $2 billion daily demonstrates that traditional financial institutions are actively utilizing blockchain technology. Squid, a cross-chain infrastructure, securing $6 million in investment from investors including Ripple, is also good news signaling industry expansion.
Aave (AAVE) launching DeFi asset payment functionality in collaboration with MetaMask and Mastercard is an important step in increasing the real-world utility of cryptocurrencies. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announcing the scale of cryptocurrency ATM-related fraud and urging caution indicates that challenges still remain, but at the same time, it conveys a message that the market needs to develop more transparently and securely.
As you can see, everyone, the market always comes with unpredictable volatility. But even within it, we can clearly discover trends and opportunities. While Bitcoin and Ethereum are undergoing short-term corrections, positive signals like quiet institutional accumulation and long-term technological development clearly exist.
Especially altcoins with innovative technology and growth momentum, like Hyperliquid or Near Protocol, are showing potential to lead the market's next bull run. Now is a crucial time to analyze calmly based on figures and facts, rather than unconditional optimism, and to understand the intrinsic value of each project. At times like these, setting a wise investment strategy without rushing is the key to successful investment. Let's all work together to navigate these market waves wisely!
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