May 19th, 2025

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Bitcoin Eyes $105K As Demand Surges

Institutional interest in Bitcoin is showing no signs of slowing down. On May 9th, Coinbase recorded its highest single-day Bitcoin outflow of the year.

According to André Dragosch, Head of European Research at Bitwise, Coinbase saw 9,739 BTC withdrawn on May 9th, equivalent to more than $1 billion at the time, as Bitcoin traded above the $103,600 mark.

This massive movement represents the largest net Bitcoin outflow in 2025 thus far, underlining a notable shift in Bitcoin’s user base from retail investors to more long-term, institutional holders.

The surge in Bitcoin withdrawals also closely followed a major geopolitical development: the White House’s announcement of a 90-day reduction in reciprocal tariffs between the U.S. and China.


Crypto Charts Signal Major Altcoin Rally

Multiple technical indicators are hinting that an 'altseason', a period when altcoins substantially outperform Bitcoin, could soon be underway.

Data from key market charts suggests that May 2025 might mark the beginning of a broader altcoin surge, driven by capital rotation and bullish price structures.

The TOTAL2 chart, which tracks the total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies excluding Bitcoin, has recently broken out above a long-standing downtrend line that’s been in place since January 2025.

Put simply, this kind of technical breakout is usually accompanied by a bullish break of structure (BOS) on the daily timeframe, marked by a sequence of higher lows.


Dogecoin Records $4.7 Billion In Daily Trading Volume

Dogecoin has shown exceptional strength in May, delivering its best monthly performance of the year with a 38% price increase.

According to CoinGecko, DOGE recorded a staggering $4.7 billion in 24-hour trading volume, placing it fifth among the most traded cryptocurrencies (excluding stablecoins).

The meme coin’s growing momentum is underpinned by robust on-chain data, technical patterns, and positive sentiment from both retail and long-term investors.

DOGE’s 90-day spot taker cumulative volume delta (CVD) also entered a “taker buyer dominant” phase. This metric, which tracks the net buying and selling volume on spot markets, showed that aggressive buyers are currently outpacing sellers, a pattern reminiscent of the late 2024 rally when Dogecoin soared by 385% to $0.48.


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Opinion Piece - Bitcoin Needs Institutions, Not Hype

Bitcoin’s latest rally isn’t being driven by memes or retail FOMO, it’s institutional money that's powering the surge, and that could change everything.

Since mid-April, spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen nearly $1 billion in net inflows. This is a massive structural shift, as for the first time in a while, major players aren’t just dabbling in crypto, they’re committing. This wave of capital has helped push BTC toward new highs, but the path ahead is anything but certain.

BTC's price has recently settled into a narrow band between $101K and $105K. A break above $105K could open the door to uncharted territory. But fall below $101K, and we risk a sharp pullback, especially with so many leveraged bets hanging below that level. In short: the calm could break fast.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin's liquidity (the lifeblood of any asse), is drying up. Both centralized exchanges and OTC desks are reporting thinner order books. That means any spike in buying or selling pressure could lead to outsized price swings. With demand rising and supply tightening, the conditions are ripe for high volatility.

Yes, the institutional story is bullish, but also fragile. If ETF flows slow down or leverage unwinds abruptly, Bitcoin could snap back just as quickly as it climbed. This market is therefore driven by liquidity, not emotion, and right now, that’s a double-edged sword.

Bitcoin may well be on the cusp of another breakout, but the real test lies in whether institutional conviction can withstand the volatility that’s clearly building under the surface.

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