The crypto market moved mostly sideways in May with low volumes and low volatility, apart from a 10 percent correction after major market makers announced they were pulling back from the US due to continuing regulatory uncertainty. Ether outperformed as demand for staking continued to rise. Both Bitcoin and the overall market (S&P Broad Crypto Market Index) dropped 7 percent over the month, while the price of Ether was unchanged month-on-month. Bitcoin traded between USD 25,891 and 29,820 in May, and Ether traded between USD 1,742 and 2,018.
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