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Hyperliquid Spot ETF Sees $22.3M in First-Week Inflows

The Hyperliquid-linked spot ETF has attracted significant investor interest, recording $22.3 million in net inflows during its first week of trading. This strong performance underscores growing confidence in cryptocurrency ETFs as a viable investment vehicle. The substantial inflows highlight the market's bullish sentiment towards digital assets, particularly in the context of increasing institutional participation.

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Venice Token Leads Gains with 22.16% Surge, Chiliz Declines 4.27%

Venice Token (VVV) emerged as the top performer among the top 100 cryptocurrencies, soaring 22.16% to $18.04, according to CoinMarketCap data. Other notable gainers include Dash (DASH), which rose 14.14% to $48.22, and Zcash (ZEC), climbing 12.4% to $632.02. Ondo (ONDO) and Jupiter (JUP) also saw significant increases, up 11.33% and 9.48% respectively. Conversely, Chiliz (CHZ) experienced a decline, falling 4.27% in the same period. The mixed performance highlights the ongoing volatility in the cryptocurrency market, with some tokens experiencing substantial gains while others face downward pressure.

CHZ -3.47% DASH +15.36% JUP -25.00% ONDO +9.98% VVV +0.88%
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Ethereum Faces Bearish Breakdown Amid Binance Liquidations

Ethereum has confirmed a bearish breakdown, according to CryptoQuant data, as Binance reports significant liquidations. The data indicates that leveraged long positions are being flushed out, contributing to the downward pressure on Ethereum's price. This development highlights the ongoing volatility in the cryptocurrency market, particularly affecting traders with high leverage positions.

ETH +0.87%
7 hours ago

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$HYPE Surges Over 111% YTD, Outperforming Major Cryptos

The cryptocurrency $HYPE has experienced a remarkable surge, climbing over 111% year-to-date. This impressive performance has seen $HYPE outpace major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin ($BTC), Ethereum ($ETH), XRP, Solana ($SOL), Binance Coin ($BNB), and Dogecoin ($DOGE). The significant gains highlight $HYPE's strong market momentum in 2026, drawing increased attention from investors and traders alike.

BNB +1.60% BTC +0.93% DOGE +0.52% ETH +0.87% HYPE +7.48%
7 hours ago

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U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Experience Significant Net Outflows

U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded notable net outflows on May 20, according to Lookonchain monitoring data. Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of 4,374 BTC, while Ethereum ETFs experienced a net outflow of 35,904 ETH. In contrast, Solana ETFs registered a net inflow of 27,115 SOL, indicating a shift in investor interest towards Solana.

BTC +0.93% ETH +0.87% SOL +1.92%
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Jupiter (JUP) Rises 8% as TVL Hits $2.94B with Metis V8 Launch

Jupiter (JUP) surged over 8% in the past 24 hours, trading between $0.19 and $0.21, as its total value locked (TVL) climbed to $2.94 billion. This increase follows the launch of Metis V8, an update to Jupiter's DeFi routing engine, which aims to reduce execution drift and improve transaction efficiency. The protocol's market capitalization has expanded to $700 million, with daily trading volume rising by 37% to over $26 million. The Metis V8 update introduces features like slippage penalties and just-in-time on-chain finalization to enhance execution certainty. These improvements are expected to bolster Jupiter's position as a leading DEX aggregator on Solana, potentially driving further capital inflows and supporting sustained TVL growth. Despite recent market volatility, Jupiter's technical indicators suggest mild bullish momentum, with the daily RSI at 52 and an upsloping trendline support.

JUP -25.00% SOL +1.92%
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Phemex Crypto Market Daily: BTC, ETH Rally as Altcoins Surge; Major Token Unlocks and Macro Shifts (May 20)

Key Takeaways:
1. Macro Environment The US 30-year Treasury yield surged above 5%, triggering a global bond selloff and raising risk-free rates. UK inflation cooled to 2.8% YoY, increasing expectations for earlier Bank of England rate cuts. European banks plan a euro-pegged stablecoin launch, aiming to boost euro liquidity in digital assets. 2. Crypto Market The crypto market saw broad gains, with BTC up 1.34% to $77,341 and ETH rising 1.43% to $2,129.64. Altcoins outperformed, led by Venice Token (VVV) up 22.0%, DASH (DASH) up 15.6%, and Zcash (ZEC) up 10.1%, driven by strong user growth, trading activity, and privacy coin demand. 3. Today's Outlook Key events today include the end of staking rewards for select networks and a major LayerZero (ZRO) token unlock of 2.36% of supply. Pyth Network also has a scheduled token unlock, which may impact liquidity and price dynamics across related assets.

BTC +0.93% DASH +15.36% ETH +0.87% VVV +0.88% ZEC +18.62%
8 hours ago

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Non-Dollar Stablecoins Fail to Gain Market Share Despite Growth

Non-dollar stablecoins have seen significant growth over the past five years, with their combined supply rising to $771 million in April 2026 from $261 million in May 2021. However, their market share has decreased slightly to 0.24%, leaving dollar-pegged stablecoins dominating with 99.76% of the market, according to Artemis data. The dominance of dollar stablecoins is reinforced by their backing with U.S. Treasury debt, which offers a deep and liquid collateral base. Tokenized U.S. Treasury debt stands at $15.4 billion, vastly outpacing the $1.4 billion in tokenized non-U.S. government debt. This advantage allows dollar stablecoin issuers to leverage higher yields and liquidity, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of volume and use cases that non-dollar stablecoins struggle to replicate.

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8 hours ago

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Pi Network Faces Pressure as Key Support Levels Break

Pi Network (PI) has lost its key support level at $0.16, now acting as resistance, as selling pressure intensifies. The cryptocurrency's price has dropped to $0.15, with buyers showing weak conviction amid low trading volumes. If the price falls below $0.13, it could signal a continuation of the macro downtrend that began in February. The daily RSI has entered the oversold territory, suggesting a potential bounce as sellers may pause. However, any recovery might be temporary, with a retest of the $0.13 support level likely. This could further encourage sellers to push the price lower if buyers fail to regain control.

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8 hours ago

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U.S. Credit Downgrade Concerns Impact Crypto Markets

Fears of a U.S. credit downgrade are influencing the cryptocurrency markets, affecting Bitcoin demand, altcoin liquidity, and overall risk appetite. As the U.S. has lost its top credit rating from major agencies, crypto markets are increasingly intertwined with traditional finance, reacting to changes in Treasury yields, dollar liquidity, and global risk sentiment. Bitcoin, while decentralized, trades alongside spot ETF flows and institutional positioning, making it sensitive to macroeconomic shifts. The impact of credit downgrade fears on crypto is complex. Higher Treasury yields can pressure volatile assets like Bitcoin, as investors seek higher returns from safer investments. Conversely, concerns over fiscal sustainability may bolster Bitcoin's appeal as a non-sovereign asset. Altcoins, more reliant on liquidity and speculative capital, are particularly vulnerable during macroeconomic stress. The market's response to downgrade fears will depend on investor focus, whether on fiat-debasement concerns or short-term risk reduction.

ALT +10.16% BTC +0.93%
8 hours ago

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U.S. Crypto Stocks Climb, Hut 8 Leads with 5.8% Surge

U.S. cryptocurrency-related stocks opened higher, with Hut 8 leading the gains with a 5.8% increase. American Bitcoin followed with a 3.92% rise, while Riot Platforms, MARA Holdings, and BTCS saw gains of 2.72%, 2.49%, and 2.42% respectively. This upward movement coincided with broader market gains, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.14%, the S&P 500 increased 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.55%.

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Ripple's RLUSD Market Cap Surpasses $1.65 Billion Amid Growing Adoption

Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, has reached a significant milestone with its market capitalization exceeding $1.65 billion, marking a 3% increase over the past 24 hours. This growth highlights the rapid adoption of RLUSD, which has been available for less than two years. Despite facing competition from major stablecoins like PYUSD and USD1, RLUSD's increasing market cap and utility are solidifying its position in the market. The circulating supply of RLUSD has surpassed previous records, indicating steady capital inflows and integration by companies. Ripple's efforts to maintain demand through stable minting activities have kept RLUSD's price stable around $1, enhancing its appeal for trading, payments, and institutional settlements. This milestone underscores RLUSD's potential to disrupt the stablecoin market and drive broader adoption.

PYUSD -0.01% RLUSD +0.00% USD1 +0.02%
8 hours ago

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Hyperliquid ETF Trading Volume Increases Eightfold Since Launch

The Hyperliquid ETF, known as THYP, has experienced a significant surge in trading activity, with daily volumes now reaching tens of millions of dollars, according to Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. This marks an eightfold increase from its initial trading day, highlighting robust market demand. The ETF initially rose by about 20% on its first day, capturing substantial market attention. Balchunas emphasized that the expanding trading volume is a positive indicator of growing organic interest in the ETF, reflecting a warming market sentiment. The strong performance of THYP underscores the increasing investor appetite for innovative financial products.
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Bitcoin Falls Below $76,000 Amid Market Turmoil

Bitcoin has dropped below the $76,000 mark, with the cryptocurrency currently trading at approximately $77,500. This represents a decline of over 5% from last week's high of $82,000. The market downturn has led to significant liquidations, with over 153,000 traders being liquidated, amounting to $695 million in total liquidations across the network. The decline is attributed to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and rising oil prices, which have prompted a capital flight from risk assets. Additionally, inflation concerns and a 10-year Treasury yield reaching 4.58% have added macroeconomic pressure. Bitcoin ETFs have also seen a net outflow of $648.64 million in a single day, indicating a major withdrawal by institutional investors. The Fear & Greed Index has dropped to 25, placing the market in the "Extreme Fear" zone.

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9 hours ago

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Options Terminal Integrates Datalab for Enhanced Market Analysis

Options Terminal has integrated the Datalab system, allowing users to visualize data and interact with AI for market analysis directly within the platform. Today, put options accounted for nearly 40% of total trading volume, with significant activity in bearish spreads for 75K/71K puts expiring at the end of May. These trades, with a nominal value of nearly $200 million, are part of a strategy to establish defensive positions in the last ten days of the month amid a market rebound. Overall, the market sentiment leans towards defensive strategies to manage potential pullbacks, though a crash is not anticipated. Historically, May and June are considered challenging months for the market, prompting major investors to bolster defensive positions by purchasing effective protection and selling tail-end financing to control costs.
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Algorand Surges 6.8% Following Robinhood Listing

Algorand (ALGO) surged 6.8% in 24 hours after being listed on Robinhood Crypto in the U.S., maintaining its bullish momentum from an April breakout. This development comes amid a broader altcoin market that has struggled, with Bitcoin's dominance rising. Despite the rally, Algorand's long-term trend remains bearish, requiring a move beyond $0.1456 to confirm a higher timeframe uptrend. The recent price action saw ALGO rise from a swing low of $0.079 to a high of $0.127, before retracing to support at $0.10. Traders are advised to monitor the $0.105 level, using retests of $0.121 and $0.133 as profit-taking opportunities. A breakout past $0.1456 is necessary to shift the long-term outlook to bullish.

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10 hours ago

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Hyperliquid Spot ETFs Outperform Bitcoin and Ethereum in Initial Trading Days

The first two Hyperliquid spot ETFs have shown strong performance in their initial six trading days, according to crypto analyst Aletheia. Adjusted for market capitalization, the funds saw inflows surpassing Bitcoin spot ETFs during the first three days and exceeded Ethereum spot ETFs on five out of six days. Notably, on the sixth day, Hyperliquid spot ETF inflows significantly outpaced similar products. Additionally, the volume of HYPE purchased by the Hyperliquid spot ETF was 2.5 times greater than the amount bought and burned by the Assistance Fund, indicating increased market buying pressure from the ETF.

BTC +0.93% ETH +0.87% HYPE +7.48%
10 hours ago

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Crypto and Semiconductor Stocks Climb in Pre-Market Trading

On May 20, U.S. stock index futures showed positive movement in pre-market trading, with the S&P 500 futures up 0.35% and Nasdaq-100 futures rising 0.68%. Cryptocurrency-related stocks experienced gains, including Strategy (MSTR) up 1.6%, Coinbase (COIN) up 1.16%, Circle (CRCL) up 1.18%, BitMine Immersion (BMNR) up 1.45%, and SharpLink Gaming (SBET) up 0.96%. Semiconductor and memory stocks also saw significant increases. Intel (INTC) led the sector with a 4.44% rise, while NVIDIA (NVDA) gained 1.75%, AMD (AMD) increased 2.21%, Broadcom (AVGO) climbed 1.72%, Qualcomm (QCOM) rose 2.68%, Seagate Technology (STX) gained 1.72%, Western Digital (WDC) increased 1.84%, and SanDisk (SNDK) rose 2.39%.
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Ethereum Price Movements Could Trigger Massive Liquidations

Ethereum's price fluctuations are poised to trigger significant liquidations on major centralized exchanges. Data from Coinglass indicates that if Ethereum (ETH) drops below $2,027, long positions could face liquidations totaling $952 million. Conversely, a rise above $2,223 could lead to $659 million in liquidations of short positions. These thresholds highlight the volatility and potential for substantial market movements in the Ethereum trading landscape.

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11 hours ago

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Zcash Soars 90% in a Month Amid Bitcoin's Decline

Zcash (ZEC) has surged nearly 90% over the past month, defying a broader crypto market downturn that saw Bitcoin fall below $78,000. The privacy-focused cryptocurrency has outperformed major assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, driven by renewed interest in privacy-centric digital assets and expectations of achieving "post-quantum" status within 12 to 18 months. Large buy orders and short covering have also contributed to ZEC's upward momentum. In contrast, Bitcoin has faced pressure, dropping below $78,000 after encountering resistance near $82,000. Macroeconomic concerns, including inflation and rising U.S. Treasury yields, have dampened risk appetite, leading to net outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs and increased selling pressure in the derivatives market. This has resulted in a $100 billion decline in the total crypto market capitalization.

BTC +0.93% ETH +0.87% XRP +0.83% ZEC +18.62%

Hyperliquid Spot ETF Sees $22.3M in First-Week Inflows

Venice Token Leads Gains with 22.16% Surge, Chiliz Declines 4.27%

Ethereum Faces Bearish Breakdown Amid Binance Liquidations

$HYPE Surges Over 111% YTD, Outperforming Major Cryptos

U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Experience Significant Net Outflows

Jupiter (JUP) Rises 8% as TVL Hits $2.94B with Metis V8 Launch

Phemex Crypto Market Daily: BTC, ETH Rally as Altcoins Surge; Major Token Unlocks and Macro Shifts (May 20)

Non-Dollar Stablecoins Fail to Gain Market Share Despite Growth

Pi Network Faces Pressure as Key Support Levels Break

U.S. Credit Downgrade Concerns Impact Crypto Markets

U.S. Crypto Stocks Climb, Hut 8 Leads with 5.8% Surge

Ripple's RLUSD Market Cap Surpasses $1.65 Billion Amid Growing Adoption

Hyperliquid ETF Trading Volume Increases Eightfold Since Launch

Bitcoin Falls Below $76,000 Amid Market Turmoil

Options Terminal Integrates Datalab for Enhanced Market Analysis

Algorand Surges 6.8% Following Robinhood Listing

Hyperliquid Spot ETFs Outperform Bitcoin and Ethereum in Initial Trading Days

Crypto and Semiconductor Stocks Climb in Pre-Market Trading

Ethereum Price Movements Could Trigger Massive Liquidations

Zcash Soars 90% in a Month Amid Bitcoin's Decline