[Weekly Recap] Bitcoin Hits $99K, Ethereum Gains Strength, and Altseason Rumors Grow – May 1st Week, 2025
Welcome back to the Weekly Crypto Recap with Cheetos! From Bitcoin’s dramatic rally to Ethereum’s upgrade and whale moves, the first week of May 2025 has been anything but boring. In this digest, we’ll summarize 13 of the latest posts that capture the current state of the market – from ETF inflows to meme coin surges. Let’s dive in.
🔥 Bitcoin Hits $99K, Eyes $100K Breakout
Bitcoin surged to $99,136 this week, fueled by strong whale accumulation and lingering optimism from institutional investors. Despite flat ETF flows from firms like Invesco and WisdomTree, Fidelity recorded a $39.9M inflow on May 8.
Bitcoin Nears $100K as Crypto Rally Gains Institutional Momentum
📈 Ethereum Strengthens Post-Upgrade
Ethereum completed its Pectra upgrade, pushing above $1,900 with a 3.9% rally. Whale activity, including a $7.3M ETH short flip, shows how high-stakes players are positioning.
Ethereum Breakout Signals and Altcoin Strategies Amid May 5 Crypto Dip
💼 ETF Inflows Drive Market Momentum
Over $3.2B flowed into crypto ETFs this week. iShares, Bitwise, and Grayscale continue to dominate headlines. These inflows signal institutional trust – even as spoofing events reappear.
Are Bitcoin ETFs Driving Whale Accumulation and Ethereum’s Breakout?
🐋 Whale Moves: BTC and ETH Edition
On-chain data revealed a 15% spike in BTC wallet activity. One ETH whale locked in a $301K long and flipped short within 24 hours – a reminder that whales move fast and set trends.
Is Crypto Spoofing Fueling Bitcoin’s $95K Surge and Altseason Buzz?
⚠️ Spoofing Returns: A Warning to Leverage Traders
A $212M fake sell order on Binance led to sudden volatility, reviving concerns over spoofing and unregulated manipulation tactics.
Is Crypto Spoofing Fueling Bitcoin’s $95K Surge and Altseason Buzz?
🌈 Altseason Incoming? Altcoins Catch Wind
Solana, DOGE, PEPE, and low-caps like LAYER showed double-digit gains. ETH/BTC pair is rising, indicating capital rotation may be starting.
Altcoin Season 2025? Bitcoin Dominance Drops and Institutional Crypto Investment Surges
📊 Market Sentiment Summary
- 📌 Bitcoin Dominance: Holding strong but losing edge
- 📌 Ethereum: Gaining momentum post-upgrade
- 📌 Altcoins: Mixed, but meme coins and AI tokens heating up
- 📌 ETF Flows: Positive overall, with some stagnation mid-week
💬 Final Thoughts from Cheetos
With Bitcoin pushing $100K and Ethereum looking solid above $1,900, the market seems cautiously bullish. But don’t ignore the signs of manipulation or the importance of timing. Whether you’re in BTC, ETH, or PEPE – this is one of those weeks where the smartest move is to observe, learn, and stay flexible. → Follow along each week for new analysis, trends, and trader insights. Until next time, stay curious! – Cheetos 🧀