... divisibility that traditional investments in precious metals lack. This makes them particularly appealing during downturns," explains Gracy. Fresh Trends to Know When discussing upcoming trends, the following key directions can be highlighted: Regulation and integration of cryptocurrencies into the financial sector. Legal regulation of the market is gaining momentum. For instance, the European Union has recently approved a set of rules for the circulation of crypto assets (the MiCA regulation), which regulates the processes ...

... investment portfolios. Wall Street's Entry into the Bitcoin ETF Market After years of caution, Wall Street is now looking to embrace Bitcoin more openly. Banks like Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, and UBS previously shied away from direct cryptocurrency products; however, the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by regulators at the end of 2024 marks a turning point. According to Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, these financial giants plan to begin offering Bitcoin ETF investments to their clients by the end of 2024, effectively ...

... bans on stablecoins (for example, a hypothetical ban on conversions at banks) could negatively impact the market and cause price deviations. As of May 2025, there are no such signals—rather, the news indicates increasing integration of USDC into the regulated space, creating favorable conditions for stable pricing. USD Coin Price Forecast for May 2025 Considering the factors mentioned above, our forecast for the price of USD Coin (USDC) in May 2025 suggests that it will maintain a stable peg to the US dollar, meaning it will hover around $1.00 for 1 USDC. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies, the price of the stablecoin USDC is not determined by traditional supply and demand dynamics—it will remain at $1 as long as trust in Circle's reserves is not shaken. In May 2025, we do not anticipate events that could disrupt parity: ...

... countries in Asia and the Middle East (Singapore, UAE) are also showing a trend towards friendly regulation, which could attract new capital into the market. Thirdly, tax policies: some jurisdictions are introducing preferential regimes for long-term cryptocurrency holders, while others are tightening tax controls—such steps also impact investor behavior. Finally, the broader issue of stablecoin regulation and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is also relevant: if in May 2025 news emerges regarding strict controls over stablecoins (e.g., USDT/USDC) or technical failures of CBDCs, this will indirectly impact Ethereum as the primary platform ...

... particularly the September quarterly expiration, which traditionally has an even larger scale of open interest. Long-term market participants note that the impact of one-time expirations is short-lived. Fundamental drivers — such as macroeconomic policy, cryptocurrency regulation, and the pace of institutional adoption — continue to dictate the overall price trend. However, the increased volumes of derivatives indicate the maturation of the cryptocurrency market. Options and futures are transforming from niche instruments into a significant ...