Crypto Agenda – May 20, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bitcoin and Gold Sharpe Ratios Converge

In the first quarter of 2025, a notable correlation has been observed between Bitcoin and gold. In particular, when evaluating their Sharpe ratios, these two store-of-value assets have started to converge in terms of risk-adjusted returns. The Sharpe ratio is a key metric that measures the return of an investment relative to its risk, enabling more informed decision-making for investors. According to analysis from Fidelity’s Director of Global Macro Jurrien Timmer, this convergence underscores Bitcoin’s evolving role as a legitimate store of value.

Gold outperformed Bitcoin in Q1 2025, rising by 30.33%, while BTC only managed a 3.84% increase. Timmer noted that in times of macroeconomic uncertainty, gold is often preferred. However, Bitcoin performs better during periods of increased liquidity and fiat currency weakness due to its status as a high-beta asset.

ETF Inflows on the Rise Again

In 2024, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $35 billion in net inflows, acquiring approximately 500,000 BTC and achieving a 120% return. But the first four months of 2025 saw a significant drop in ETF inflows, with more capital flowing into gold ETFs. As of mid-2025, inflows are recovering, likely due to a more dovish Federal Reserve stance and clarity in U.S. trade policies.

With Bitcoin aiming to hold above $100,000, analysts project potential price targets for 2025 between $110,000 and $444,000. The macro newsletter Ecoinometrics stated that Bitcoin may face short-term pressure in risk-off environments, but its “digital gold” narrative offers long-term strength.

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Institutional Focus Shifts to Ethereum – Is Altseason Near?

Crypto investment firm Abraxas Capital has acquired $837 million in Ethereum, raising its total ETH holdings to over $950 million. This move highlights growing institutional confidence in Ethereum. Following the Pectra upgrade, ETH prices rebounded, prompting investors to withdraw ETH from exchanges. According to BeInCrypto, over 1 million ETH have been withdrawn from exchanges in the past month.

Expectations for an altcoin season are also building. Analyst Atlas compared Abraxas’s ETH accumulation strategy to that of Alameda Research in 2021, which helped spark a massive altseason. MEXC COO Tracy Jin added that technical signs—such as declining Bitcoin dominance, rising altcoin market cap, and falling USDT dominance—point to a potential altseason.

JPMorgan to Offer Bitcoin ETF Access

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon announced on May 19 that clients will soon be able to access Bitcoin ETFs. However, the bank will not custody crypto assets. Despite Dimon’s historically skeptical stance, this move signals JPMorgan’s strategic entry into the digital asset space. Rival bank Morgan Stanley already offers spot Bitcoin ETFs to qualified clients.

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Binance-Facing Legal Battle with FTX

Binance has filed a motion to dismiss the $1.76 billion lawsuit brought by FTX, arguing that the latter’s collapse was self-inflicted due to fraud and mismanagement. The lawsuit follows FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25-year prison sentence for one of the largest corporate frauds in history.

Tether Surpasses Germany in U.S. Treasury Holdings

Tether now holds over $120 billion in U.S. Treasury securities, surpassing Germany and ranking 19th globally. This milestone underscores the success of Tether’s conservative reserve management strategy and growing dominance in the stablecoin space. In Q1 2025, Tether earned over $1 billion in operating profits from traditional investments.

Crypto Investment Inflows Surging in the U.S.

According to CoinShares, over $7.5 billion has been invested in U.S.-based crypto investment products in 2025. The past five weeks have seen continuous net positive inflows. Ethereum led the pack last week with $205 million in inflows, pushing its year-to-date total above $575 million.

The White House’s 90-day tariff pause revived investor appetite for risk assets like crypto. A day after the announcement, 9,739 BTC—worth over $1 billion—was withdrawn from Coinbase, signaling renewed institutional appetite.

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