Month: May 2026

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF IBIT Is the Markets Safety Net as Institutions Demand ‘Permission’

The BlackRock Bitcoin IBIT ETF captured $136.6M in net inflows during a week when the broader Bitcoin ETF market lost capital for three consecutive sessions. The week ended with $162.8M in total net inflows for spot Bitcoin ETFs, a recovery…

Bitcoin Bulls Defend $80,500 Support, Driving 7% Weekly Surge to $1.63 Trillion Cap

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $81,714 on May 5 as the Trump administration worked to de-escalate Middle East tensions. The rally triggered $202 million in short liquidations, pushing the crypto market cap to $2.77 trillion. While the Strait of Hormuz remains…

Crypto ETPs log five straight weeks of inflows, topping $4B

Crypto asset ETPs just notched a fifth straight week of inflows, lifting five-week net flows above $4B and pushing AUM near $155B despite sharp midweek outflows. Summary CoinShares’ latest weekly report shows global crypto asset ETPs recorded $117.8 million in…

Trump rejects Iran’s peace proposal, maintains economic pressure

## Market Snapshot WTI Crude Oil Prices for May 2026 are currently observing potential decreases, reflecting a market expectation of eased supply constraints. The Iranian Demands market shows a decreased likelihood of Trump agreeing to sanction relief. ## Key Takeaways…

Triple Win for Bitcoin ETFs With $532M Inflow While Ethereum Adds $61M

Key Takeaways: U.S. bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $532M in net inflows, their third consecutive positive day. U.S. ethereum spot ETFs added $61.29M, signaling institutional demand across both assets. April’s $2.44B in total spot BTC ETF inflows was the strongest monthly…

Crypto

Is the XRP Ripple Multi-Year Slump Finally Over? Assessing the Post-SEC Rally

XRP Ripple is trading near $1.41, down -0.5% on the day, having recently broken above the $1.40 level that served as resistance through much of 2026’s early digestion phase. That’s a meaningful technical event, but it is also happening roughly…

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Lost Its Prestigious Position Once Again: Is a Comeback Possible?

DOGE remains the undisputed leader in the meme coin realm, whereas the battle for the second spot has been fierce lately. The self-proclaimed Dogecoin killer, long-standing as the second-largest meme coin, has recently faced serious pressure from the fast-rising…

Circle Stock Jumps 20% to $119.53 as Tillis Deal Pushes Clarity Act Forward

Key Takeaways Tillis and Alsobrooks reached a May 4 deal to ban stablecoin rewards functioning like bank interest. Circle (CRCL) stock surged nearly 20% to $119.53 as the market reacted to the bipartisan CLARITY Act update. Regulators will now draft…

Crypto

U.S. stocks open higher as storage names rally and PayPal sinks

U.S. stocks opened higher in a modest risk-on move, led by AI‑linked storage names like Micron and Western Digital, even as PayPal dropped about 10% on weak profit guidance. Summary At the U.S. market open, the Dow Jones Industrial Average…

US to reduce military presence in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran ceasefire

## Market Snapshot The “US Invasion of Iran” market is currently reflecting decreased likelihood of a U.S. invasion, consistent with a de-escalation scenario. Meanwhile, the “Strait of Hormuz Ship Transit” market has seen an increase in YES pricing, suggesting more…