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Glassnode stated that Bitcoin has reclaimed the real market average at $78,300 but has failed to maintain a position above this level. Historical cycles suggest that several weeks to months of consolidation may be needed before confirming a credible bull market transition. The 30-day moving average has seen its risk-reward ratio rise from 0.4 in February to 1.8 during the rebound, indicating that demand is insufficient to absorb the wave of profit-taking. This indicator needs to remain above 2 to signal a true recovery of buyer strength.The 30-day cost baseline at $78,200 has shifted from a support level to an overhead resistance level, while the cost baseline of the accumulation group formed from February to April ($71,400) is currently the most direct support level in the ongoing pullback. The internal structure of the spot market has weakened in recent weeks, with the cumulative volume delta (CVD) remaining negative overall, and Coinbase activity continues to lag. This indicates that while there is sporadic offshore speculative demand, the participation of U.S. institutions in the spot market remains relatively weak.CME futures open interest has continued to rise alongside prices, indicating that while overall spot demand remains hesitant near the current range highs, institutional participation in the derivatives market is improving. The accumulation rate of U.S. spot ETFs has recently slowed, further indicating that positions are increasingly driven by futures activity. Implied volatility is rebounding from low levels, primarily concentrated in short-term contracts, while long-term expectations remain stable. Realized volatility continues to decline, and the volatility risk premium has expanded, making the cost of hedging relatively manageable. Options positions remain defensive. The skew indicator shows a resurgence in demand for downside protection, while the negative gamma range around $75,000 makes spot prices susceptible to amplified hedging flows and increased price volatility.

According to a post by Santiment on social media, a large number of traders have bet on the decline of HYPE in the past few days, and significant negative spikes in funding rate data have appeared across trading platforms. However, the price of HYPE continues to rise, forming a classic short squeeze that forces bearish traders to automatically buy back their positions, further driving up the price. Currently, the total value of HYPE's open contracts remains at a very high level of over $1.92 billion.Although the market generally believes that liquidations will lead to the collapse of open contracts, HYPE remains one of the hottest assets in the crypto market, with new traders continuously entering, keeping the open contracts at a high level.The main catalyst for this round of increase is the growing enthusiasm for Hyperliquid-related ETF products. In May 2026, companies like Bitwise and 21Shares launched HYPE-linked ETFs, providing traditional investors with a channel to gain exposure to the asset without the need to directly use crypto wallets or decentralized exchanges. Market analysis suggests that the launch of these ETFs marks Hyperliquid's transition from a niche DeFi platform to an institutionally recognized crypto ecosystem.

According to Gate's market data, gold (XAUUSDT) has risen above the $4,500 mark, currently priced at $4,556.71, with a 24-hour increase of approximately 1.57%; silver (XAGUSDT) has broken above $76, currently priced at $76.36, with a 24-hour increase of 2.97%, driving active trading in related contracts.According to CoinGlass data, the trading volume of gold (XAU) contracts on the Gate platform in the last 24 hours reached $213 million, with an open interest of $138 million, ranking among the top two globally; the trading volume of silver (XAG) contracts was approximately $194 million, with an open interest of about $118 million, also ranking among the top two globally.Gate has pioneered the metal contract trading sector, providing 24/7 uninterrupted trading, offering users greater strategic flexibility and asset management efficiency in volatile markets. Gate's contracts cover various traditional financial assets, including stocks, metals, foreign exchange, indices, and commodities, supporting trading in core assets such as gold, silver, and globally popular stocks. Gate continues to build a more efficient and professional multi-asset one-stop trading platform for users worldwide.

According to Token Terminal data, Steakhouse Fi's leading advantage in the Morpho curator ecosystem has expanded to approximately $1 billion, far exceeding the second place. A year ago, there was almost no significant gap between the protocol and its competitors, indicating rapid growth and market consolidation over the past year.Morpho operates on a curator model, where multiple treasury managers compete for liquidity by offering different risk-return configurations and strategies. Steakhouse Fi's dominance indicates that it has successfully achieved differentiation or gained significant user trust within the Morpho ecosystem. The curator ecosystem remains an active competitive area in the DeFi space, with various protocols increasingly relying on specialized managers to expand capital deployment across different risk levels and strategies.

According to Bloomberg, the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against an operator of the Sinaloa drug cartel, accusing him of using cryptocurrency to transfer drug trafficking proceeds back to Mexico. The Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control stated that those sanctioned include Armando de Jesus Ojeda Aviles and several of his associates, who laundered sales revenue from fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine for the Sinaloa cartel.The network relies on couriers within the United States to collect cash and transfers funds through digital currency addresses. In April 2024, a federal grand jury in Colorado indicted another associate of Ojeda, Rodrigo Alarcon Palomares, accusing him of laundering drug proceeds through cryptocurrency.

Strategy CEO Phong Le stated that in the first quarter of 2026, 13 of the top 15 institutional shareholders of Strategy increased their holdings in $MSTR, with a total increase in holdings of 27%.

According to PR Newswire, global payment giant MoneyGram announced a strategic partnership with Layer 1 blockchain Tempo to become its core validation node for cross-border remittances (Anchor Remittance Validator) and participate in network transaction validation.The three parties will jointly build a global interoperable payment network based on stablecoins, promoting on-chain settlement in real fund flows, while Stripe will provide on-chain stablecoin settlement services for MoneyGram on the Tempo infrastructure.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, the Anchorage associated wallet withdrew 44,510 HYPE from Gate, worth approximately 2.16 million dollars.In the past month, this address has accumulated a total of 2.385 million HYPE, worth approximately 11.9 million dollars, and has used all of it for staking.

According to Bloomberg, the Monetary Authority of Singapore has announced the revocation of the major payment institution (MPI) license of the cryptocurrency payment company Bsquared Technology. The reasons include flaws in risk management and conflict of interest policies, violations of outsourcing management regulations, and providing false or misleading information to regulators multiple times during the license application and on-site inspection processes.Bsquared obtained a digital payment token service license 16 months ago and is now required to submit a closure certificate issued by an auditing firm to confirm that all customer funds have been returned. The MAS stated that it is further reviewing the responsibilities of the company's key management personnel. Currently, only 37 institutions in Singapore are approved to provide digital payment token services, and license revocations are relatively rare.

According to Catcher Predict monitoring, in the predicted market Polymarket for the event "Counter-Strike: TheMongolz vs B8 (BO3) - CS Asia Championships Group B," the win rate of the "Odd" option in the sub-market "Odd/Even Total Rounds" has experienced significant fluctuations, dropping from 50% an hour ago to the current 10.05% (a fluctuation of 39.95%). Please note the impact of related breaking news.

According to The Block, Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor for Financial Stability at the Bank of England, presented a vision for the digitization of the UK financial system at the 2026 London City Week conference, focusing on the integration of regulated stablecoins. A draft rule for systemic stablecoins is planned to be released next month, with the final version to be completed by the end of the year. Breeden pointed out that future retail payment systems should include various interchangeable forms of currency, including digital deposits and stablecoins.She stated that shared ledger technology is expected to reduce payment costs and accelerate processing speeds, minimizing intermediaries. In addition, smart contracts support customization, conditionality, and automation, further enhancing the efficiency of retail payments. Breeden emphasized that the Bank of England will actively support the responsible adoption of AI technology, including agent payments and commercial transactions.

According to GMGN data, the top 5 tokens with net inflow of smart money in the past 24 hours are as follows:Goblin (3KHM....ump): Net inflow of $1,000, with a 24-hour increase of -7.9%, currently priced at $0.0105.ews (G9Uq....ump): Net inflow of $965, with a 24-hour increase of 29.4%, currently priced at $0.0001.USA (3hqr....ump): Net inflow of $415, with a 24-hour increase of 25.5%, currently priced at $0.0001.Bertie (7Uvo....ump): Net inflow of $323, with a 24-hour increase of 115.4%, currently priced at $0.0001.Dog (8WcR....ump): Net inflow of $265, with a 24-hour increase of 77.5%, currently priced at $0.0001.

According to a report by Shangguan News, on May 17, 2026, an elderly man in his 70s, Mr. Gong, from Shuxin Town, Chongming, Shanghai, was deceived by a scammer posing as an "investment mentor" on a short video platform. He was lured into investing in Bitcoin with the bait of "low investment, high returns" and attempted to withdraw 100,000 yuan in cash for transfer at different bank branches twice.After noticing the unusual behavior, the bank teller activated the anti-fraud warning mechanism and coordinated with the police to intervene and dissuade him. The police explained to the elderly man, using real cases, that virtual currency trading and speculation are explicitly prohibited in the country, and that so-called "Bitcoin investments" are all scams. They helped him delete the fraudulent software and block the scammer on WeChat on the spot. After two rounds of patient persuasion from the police and the bank, the elderly man ultimately recognized the scam and gave up the transfer.

According to analyst Alicharts, in the past two months, about 60 whale addresses holding at least 10,000 ETH have completely liquidated their positions. Alicharts states that when different entities holding millions of dollars in positions exit the network within such a short time frame, it usually indicates profit-taking and asset reallocation by institutions. These big players are taking advantage of recent liquidity to reduce risk, reflecting a clear lack of confidence in the mid-term outlook. Furthermore, the decrease in the number of giant whales aligns perfectly with the recent influx of large amounts of funds into exchanges. Data shows that the path of least resistance in the short term will still be downward. Therefore, attention needs to be paid to the support at $2,000 for Ethereum.

According to Bits.media, the Russian government's bill on cryptocurrency regulation will be revised during its second reading, aiming to grant the central bank the authority to set requirements for anti-money laundering verification services for cryptocurrency transactions. Alexey Yakovlev, head of the Financial Policy Department of the Ministry of Finance, stated that he hopes to authorize the central bank to impose requirements on AML services, enabling them to verify whether transactions comply with current Russian laws and regulations.A representative from the Ministry of Finance stated that the authorities plan to mandate AML services to consider an "external perspective," analyzing the performance of Russian cryptocurrency wallets in international services and the "image of the Russian system formed abroad." At the same time, such services must "maintain the confidentiality of Russian financial infrastructure," not disclosing their operational principles and internal process details to outsiders. AML services are platforms that help users verify the risks of cryptocurrency wallets concerning international sanctions, anti-money laundering, and counter-terrorism financing. Currently, the main regulatory body for such platforms in Russia is the Federal Financial Monitoring Service of the Russian Federation.

According to a report by Jinshi, Zaheer Anwari, an analyst at Revacy Fund, pointed out that the outlook for interest rate hikes in the U.S. supports the dollar due to high energy prices. He stated that persistent inflationary pressures have led the market to form the expectation that "interest rates will remain high for a long time." LSEG data shows that the U.S. money market has fully priced in the expectation of a 25 basis point rate hike by the Federal Reserve before March 2027, and the market believes there is a 62% probability of a rate hike by the end of 2026.

JUST 6th Anniversary × GasFree Super Carnival Month is in full swing, the "GasFree Knowledge Challenge" beginner challenge has now begun, with a massive prize pool of up to 10,000 USDT continuously being offered. We sincerely invite all community members to participate in answering questions, with the first wave sharing 200 USDT in incentives.To participate, simply follow @DeFi_JUST, like and retweet this post, provide the correct answer to the poster question in the comments, tag 3 friends, and include the #JUSTGASFREE topic along with your GasFree wallet address for a chance to be one of the 20 lucky winners. Once the comments on the Chinese and English tweets exceed 300 each, the second phase advanced challenge and a 400 USDT doubled prize pool will be unlocked immediately! The event runs from May 19 to 25, and opportunities are fleeting, so take the first step of "0" Gas transfer now and win big with your strength.

According to monitoring by Catcher Predict, in the "Cavaliers vs. Knicks" event on the prediction market Polymarket, the win probability for the "Cavaliers" option in the sub-market "1H Moneyline" has experienced significant fluctuations, rising from 32% an hour ago to the current 48% (a fluctuation of 16%). Please note the impact of relevant breaking news.

Echo Protocol announced that its eBTC deployment on Monad experienced unauthorized activity, resulting in abnormal minting and financial losses. Preliminary investigations indicate that the issue stemmed from the compromise of the administrator keys related to the Monad deployment, with approximately $816,000 in assets currently confirmed to be affected.Echo stated that the Monad network itself was not affected and continues to operate normally. The team has regained control of the administrator keys and has destroyed the remaining 955 eBTC held by the attacker. The project further clarified: the current incident appears to be limited to the Monad deployment; there is no evidence to suggest that the Aptos side has been affected; aBTC on Aptos and eBTC on Monad are independent, non-bridgeable assets; the current related risk exposure on Aptos is approximately $71,000.As an additional precaution, Echo has suspended the cross-chain functionality of the Monad deployment and has begun upgrading the related EVM bridging contracts and permission control mechanisms, while reminding users not to interact with any unofficial claims, refund, or recovery pages.