New bitcoin all-time highs, crypto ETFs continue hot streak, the biggest rug of 2025, and more in this Week in Review.
New Bitcoin All-Time Highs, Crypto ETFs Continue Hot Streak, and More — Week in Review
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Week in Review
Bitcoin continues its bullish momentum, setting new all-time highs and contributing to a surging crypto market cap of $2.21 trillion. The ETF market is reinforcing the rally, with Bitcoin ETFs recording $329 million in net inflows and Ether ETFs adding $64 million. Meanwhile, controversy erupted as analyst Atlas called the Pi Network the “biggest rug” of 2025 following a massive token dump. In M&A news, rumors suggest Coinbase may acquire Circle. On the regulatory front, SEC Chair hints at a strategic pivot toward a more constructive crypto framework.
Bitcoin Price Watch: $2.21 Trillion Market Cap Fuels Momentum
At 9 a.m. ET, bitcoin traded at $111,406 on May 22, 2025, brushing against its all-time high of $111,888, as the.… read more.
Editor’s comment: Perhaps you don’t believe in “chart astrology,” but the Bitcoin chart looks phenomenal!
Crypto ETFs Continue Hot Streak: $329 Million for Bitcoin, $64 Million for Ether
Bitcoin ETFs saw another bullish day with $329 million in net inflows, marking the 5th consecutive session… read more.
Editor’s comment: Eric Balchunas had an eye opening post about how much tradfi spot bitcoin ETFs now hold. It’s a lot, and it’s only going to get higher.
Analyst Calls Pi Network ‘Biggest Rug of 2025’ After Token Dump
Crypto analyst Atlas has labeled Pi Network as 2025’s biggest rug pull after a 12 million-token… read more.
Editor’s comment: It’s best to assume that any new token with a meteoric rise must be, in part, manipulated by insiders.
Coinbase May Soon Acquire Circle According to Rumors
Reporting by Fortune says the stablecoin issuer is currently in talks with Coinbase about a potential acquisition… read more.
Editor’s comment: This makes sense if you consider the fact that without Coinbase, Circle’s stablecoin doesn’t have a moat.
SEC Chair Outlines Key Priority to Develop Rational Crypto Framework
Crypto regulation is entering a new era as the SEC commits to ditching aggressive enforcement in… read more.
Editor’s comment: Clarity over enforcement-led policy means a more predictable and innovation-friendly environment for crypto.
