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Hello, blockchain community! On this last day of May, I've brought you hot news from the blockchain market. Many of you might be feeling heavy-hearted due to the recent market sentiment. However, as always, I will coolly analyze based on figures and facts, while pointing out important signals we shouldn't miss amidst this volatility. Shall we draw the big picture of the market together, starting now?
The recent moves by US regulatory authorities are truly noteworthy. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has finally approved Kalshi's Bitcoin perpetual futures product for the first time! This is a very positive signal as it opens the way for the perpetual futures market, which has primarily been formed around overseas decentralized exchanges (DEXs), to be legally serviced within US regulatory jurisdiction. The CFTC chairman also emphasized that this approval lays the foundation for bringing innovation and liquidity back to the US. Coinbase has also begun offering global cryptocurrency derivatives market services to US institutional investors.
It is also noteworthy that Paul Atkins, former SEC Commissioner, criticized the SEC's past anti-regulatory stance and expressed his will to modernize cryptocurrency regulations and make the US a global cryptocurrency hub. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is also urging the speedy passage of the CLARITY Act. If this bill passes, the legal uncertainty in the cryptocurrency market could be significantly resolved.
Of course, JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon's strong criticism of the CLARITY Act's stablecoin provisions and his declaration to 'fight to the end' shows that the regulatory process will not be smooth. However, the news that the US government transferred cryptocurrency assets worth 805,000 dollars seized from FTX and Alameda Research to Coinbase sends a clear message that regulatory authorities are managing cryptocurrency assets. Furthermore, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)'s tentative withdrawal of the obligation to report virtual asset transfers exceeding 10 million KRW is good news for domestic investors, relieving their burden.
Analysis shows that the Korean market is also rapidly reorganizing from individual investor-centric to institution-centric. A representative example is Hanwha Investment & Securities and OKX investing in Coinone to become joint third-largest shareholders. This is strong evidence that traditional financial institutions are seriously entering the blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. The agreement of six European Union (EU) countries to establish a joint capital market supervision system and strengthen supervision over cryptocurrency transactions can also be seen as part of global efforts to clarify regulations across the market.
Recently, the Bitcoin (BTC) market has been showing somewhat unstable movements. Net outflows totaling 2.23 billion dollars (approximately 3.3 trillion KRW) from Bitcoin spot ETFs for 9 consecutive trading days have increased market tension. Some analysts are warning that Bitcoin could revive the nightmare of a 57% crash, falling to the 50,000-dollar range, or even to the early 30,000-dollar range.
However, positive signals still exist amidst this decline. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas diagnosed that Bitcoin's volatility and correlation are gradually converging to levels similar to gold. This can be interpreted to mean that Bitcoin is increasingly being recognized as a safe-haven asset. Real Vision founder Raoul Pal argued that Bitcoin is still in a long-term value discovery process and is undervalued, emphasizing that it is in a long-term uptrend. Morgan Creek founder Anthony Pompliano even put forth a strong forecast that the US government's indiscriminate money printing would push Bitcoin to 1 million dollars.
Especially important is the news that the Texas state government is actively managing its Bitcoin strategic reserves, placing five mining and financial experts at the forefront, and purchasing additional Bitcoin. This shows that institutional movements to recognize Bitcoin as a long-term asset and incorporate it into portfolios are accelerating. The current correction period can be seen as a healthy pause in the market, and from a long-term perspective, it can be a signal of a great opportunity.
Ethereum (ETH), like Bitcoin, is also going through a difficult time. Net outflows of 120 million dollars (approximately 182.7 billion KRW) occurred from US Ethereum spot ETFs for 13 consecutive trading days, and there are concerns that the price could fall to 1,000 dollars after losing the 2,000-dollar support level. On-chain analysis also diagnoses that short-term downward pressure is dominant.
However, the news that the DeFi lending protocol Aave plans to launch its V4 version on Circle's self-developed blockchain Arc could have a positive impact on the overall Ethereum ecosystem. Furthermore, it is noteworthy that Base, an Ethereum Layer 2 network supported by Coinbase, is strengthening decentralization by applying the Azul upgrade to its mainnet. Such technological advancements will be a long-term growth driver for the Ethereum ecosystem.
Solana (SOL) has entered a critical juncture at the 80-dollar support level, but regardless of price weakness, it is simultaneously expanding its real-world blockchain usage by increasing app revenue, decentralized exchange trading volume, and on-chain lending market presence. For XRP, despite the suppressed price, the surge in on-chain payment activity is positive. Some analysts evaluate that XRP is in a long-term compression phase similar to Tesla's pre-explosive growth, and combined with banking license issues, it could rise to 25 dollars. The fact that Morgan Stanley holds XRP-related ETFs also provides a glimpse into institutional investors' interest.
In the memecoin market, both Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Dogecoin (DOGE) are showing declines, indicating a weakening speculative frenzy, but some positive on-chain signals, such as a surge in Shiba Inu's burn rate, are also being detected. Overall, there are still forecasts that an unprecedented bull season will come for the altcoin market this year. The important thing is not to be swayed by mere price fluctuations, but to observe the technological advancements and expansion of real-world use cases for each project.
The blockchain market is currently experiencing a difficult period of short-term volatility and institutional capital outflows. However, at the same time, clear movements from US regulatory authorities, active market participation from traditional financial institutions, and continuous technological innovation are occurring simultaneously. In particular, the CFTC's approval of Bitcoin perpetual futures and the SEC Commissioner's will for regulatory reform demonstrate a strong commitment for the US to leap forward as a global cryptocurrency hub.
Of course, not all market concerns have been resolved. Fears of prolonged Fed tightening and geopolitical risks remain factors that increase market uncertainty. However, amidst this confusion, blockchain technology continues to grow, pioneering bypass routes to Wall Street in various fields such as DeFi, tokenization, and AI finance. The news of cooperation between Mastercard and Chainlink, and the launch of 'OTL', an on-chain financial standard involving Robinhood and MetaMask, shows that blockchain infrastructure is being built more robustly and extensively.
Everyone, I believe now is the time for the market to take a breath and prepare for its next leap. By coolly analyzing based on figures and facts amidst complex market conditions, and believing in the fundamental value and growth potential of blockchain technology from a long-term perspective, we can wisely navigate this period. Let's look forward to a brighter future that blockchain technology will create and move forward together!
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