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The Spot CVD chart analyzes the order book for the BTC/USDT spot pair. The top section displays a Volume Heatmap, while the bottom shows the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD). The Volume Heatmap tracks the scale of trading volume at specific price levels. The background color becomes brighter when the price remains in a certain range for an extended period or moves significantly. Areas with brighter colors may act as potential support or resistance levels. The Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) indicator at the bottom represents buy and sell orders categorized by trade size. As buy orders increase, the corresponding colored line rises. - Yellow line: Orders between $100 and $1,000 - Brown line: Large orders between $1 million and $10 million

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index from data provider CoinMarketCap is at 48, up one point from yesterday, holding in the neutral zone. The index indicates extreme fear as it approaches zero and extreme greed as it approaches 100. CoinMarketCap's index is calculated based on several factors, including the price movements of the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, market volatility, derivatives market data such as put/call ratios, the Stablecoin Supply Ratio (SSR), and the platform's own search data.

Cryptocurrency influencer David Battaglia has compared MicroStrategy's (MSTR) preferred stock, STRC, to an insurance product, according to a post on X. He explained that MicroStrategy's sale of STRC is analogous to an insurance company selling an annuity, where it collects capital—similar to an insurer's float—and invests it in Bitcoin before obligations are due. Battaglia described the company's stock as a vehicle for aggressive investors to gain exposure to BTC's upside by paying a premium, adding that its transparent, real-time model refutes any claims of it being a Ponzi scheme, which he attributed to "haters." MicroStrategy's STRC aims to pay a monthly variable dividend targeting 11.5% annually, with the yield adjusting inversely to its price relative to the $100 par value. The stock has recently been a key source of funding for the company's Bitcoin acquisitions. The post was later retweeted by MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor.

Cryptocurrency wallet provider Exodus (EXOD) has launched XO Cash, a Solana-based stablecoin designed for autonomous payments by AI agents. The stablecoin is linked with the Visa payment network to support both online and offline transactions.

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to hold a markup session for the CLARITY Act at 2:30 p.m. UTC on May 14, CoinDesk reported. The bill, previously stalled by disagreements between the crypto and banking sectors over stablecoin interest, now moves forward following a compromise brokered by Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks. The agreement would preserve activity-based rewards, which are crucial for exchanges' stablecoin operations, while limiting interest based on deposit balances—a provision banks had warned could lead to deposit outflows. Although the banking industry has indicated that further amendments are needed, the committee's decision to schedule the markup suggests a determination to advance the legislation. Separately, some politicians are advocating for the inclusion of an ethics provision that would prohibit high-ranking public officials from profiting from the crypto industry. Following the markup, the CLARITY Act is expected to be merged with a bill from the Senate Agriculture Committee before proceeding to a full floor vote.

Lee Reiners, a law instructor at Duke University, has argued that the Trump family's DeFi project, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), constitutes an unregistered security because it creates an expectation of profit and is centrally operated. According to The Block, Reiners stated that while the project's backers claim WLFI is simply a governance token, it was sold to finance a cryptocurrency business. He argued that the issuer's creation of profit expectations through marketing and a white paper satisfies a core element of the Howey Test. Reiners also noted that recent lawsuits, such as one involving Tron (TRX) founder Justin Sun, have effectively shown that claims of decentralization are often a fiction. However, he questioned whether the current U.S. SEC would conduct a meaningful investigation.

Swiss banking giant UBS Group has purchased an additional 551,121 shares of MicroStrategy (MSTR) for $98 million, bringing its total holdings to 6.31 million shares valued at approximately $1.12 billion, Crypto Briefing reported. MicroStrategy currently holds 818,334 BTC, worth $66.3 billion, at an average purchase price of $75,535.24 per coin. The outlet noted that buying MicroStrategy stock can be viewed as an indirect investment in the cryptocurrency industry.

U.S. banks are attempting to revise a compromise on stablecoin interest payments ahead of the CLARITY Act's markup, according to Eleanor Terrett, host of Crypto in America. The initial agreement reportedly allowed for activity-based rewards, which are crucial for exchanges' stablecoin operations, while restricting interest based on deposit balances—a feature banks have flagged as a risk for deposit outflows. The banking industry has reportedly sent a letter to Senator Thom Tillis and others, arguing that the current compromise does not explicitly mention deposit interest, creating a potential loophole for the crypto industry. They have proposed adding more specific language to the bill. However, Terrett added that the Senate is not viewing this push as a major issue, as the focus of the CLARITY Act has already shifted to ethical concerns, such as conflicts of interest for high-ranking officials. She noted that the banks' effort to amend the stablecoin interest compromise is unlikely to proceed.

Bitcoin's recent price surge is a bear market rally, according to a report by CryptoQuant senior analyst Julio Moreno. The Block reports that while Bitcoin has climbed over 20% since early April to a three-month high, the rally is a composite result of previous undervaluation, easing macroeconomic pressures, and a spike in demand for perpetual futures. The report added that Bitcoin holders are starting to take profits amid the uptrend, but a correction could still take some time to materialize.

43.7% of the market capitalization of active Real-World Assets (RWAs) on Solana is being utilized as collateral in DeFi lending markets, compared to just 6.1% on Ethereum. According to DeFi analytics platform Sentora, formerly IntoTheBlock, this suggests that while Ethereum's RWAs remain relatively idle, Solana's are actively used as collateral in credit markets. Sentora noted that this indicates the two networks are not building their ecosystems in the same direction.

The three major U.S. stock indices closed higher today. - S&P 500: +0.84% - Nasdaq: +1.71% - Dow Jones: +0.02%

Whale Alert reported that 2,000 million USDT has been burned at the Tether Treasury.

Violent incidents targeting cryptocurrency holders, known as wrench attacks, are on the rise, according to Web3 security firm CertiK. The Block reported that 34 confirmed wrench attack cases have occurred globally in 2026, a 41% increase from the same period in 2025, with damages totaling approximately $101 million. If this trend continues, losses for 2026 are expected to reach hundreds of millions of dollars. Of the 34 reported attacks, 28 (82%) took place in Europe. CertiK noted that the incidence of these attacks is particularly high in Europe, especially France, attributing it to factors like a deeply rooted culture of ostentation and voluntary self-disclosure within the community. The firm also pointed out a recent increase in cases where family members of primary targets, such as spouses, children, or parents, are directly victimized or used as a means of pressure.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan predicted that the speculative use of Bitcoin will fall from 100% in 2009 to 0% by 2050, by which time all central banks will use it as a standard reserve asset. According to U.Today, he added that while people were saying Bitcoin was dead three months ago, they are now saying gold is dead, and hinted that fiat currency is what has actually died.

Digital BTC mining firm GoMining has launched GoBTC Pay, a protocol for Bitcoin payments, The Daily Hodl reported. The protocol is designed to allow consumers to process payments instantly on Bitcoin's base layer, aiming to make it more convenient to use and pay with the cryptocurrency in daily life.

Whale Alert reported that 2,751 BTC has been transferred from Coinbase to an unknown wallet. The transaction is valued at about $221 million.

Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, said it is incorrect to assume that the only move ahead for the Fed is to cut interest rates.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins has stated that regulators must clarify how existing frameworks apply to software applications when formulating future rules for on-chain financial markets. According to The Block, the agency is currently reviewing an upgrade to its securities regulations for on-chain activities. This review includes the potential creation of new rules on qualification requirements for crypto exchanges, brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies. Atkins explained that software applications do not fit neatly into the SEC's traditional regulatory roles, such as clearing agencies, brokers, or exchanges. The report also highlighted Atkins' crypto-friendly stance, contrasting it with that of former Chairman Gary Gensler, who maintained a cautious approach and argued that most cryptocurrencies fall under the SEC's jurisdiction.

British sprinter CJ Ujah has been charged in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud scheme, BeInCrypto reported. According to the report, UK police recently indicted 10 individuals, including Ujah, for allegedly stealing seed phrases by impersonating police officers and cryptocurrency companies. Ujah was previously suspended from competition for 22 months following a positive doping test at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He has been released on bail until his trial on May 28.

Payward, the parent company of global cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has applied to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a charter to establish a federal trust company. The move is seen as a significant step toward becoming a federally regulated crypto bank. If approved, the new entity will be named Payward National Trust (PNTC). The institution plans to offer federal-level cryptocurrency custody and trust services to institutional investors. This strategic expansion follows the company's existing Wyoming Special Purpose Depository Institution (SPDI) charter and its success in securing a Federal Reserve master account.

In response to MicroStrategy (MSTR) founder Michael Saylor's analogy comparing the company's preferred stock (STRC) to a passenger jet, Bitcoin to a fighter jet, and MSTR stock to a rocket, Euro Pacific Capital CEO Peter Schiff warned that all three will crash.

Tom Lee, chairman of Bitmine (BMNR) and co-founder of Fundstrat, has predicted that Bitcoin could rise to between $150,000 and $200,000 by the end of the year, with Ethereum potentially reaching $9,000 to $12,000. He also emphasized that the crypto winter is over.

Cumulative trading volume on a related Polymarket contract surpassed $33 million minutes after the U.S. Department of Defense released its first files on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). The department published the files last week following a transparency directive from President Donald Trump. In response, traders on the platform are pricing in an 18% probability that the U.S. will officially disclose the existence of extraterrestrial life by the end of the year.

The S&P 500 index set a new all-time high during trading, surpassing the 7,400 mark and extending its gains to 0.84%.

Cryptocurrency exchanges including Coinbase, Kraken, and Gemini are lobbying to ease regulations on digital assets, Politico reported. The platforms are urging lawmakers to remove a provision from a bill that would require them to list only cryptocurrencies that are "not readily susceptible to market manipulation." The exchanges expressed concern that the clause would make it more difficult to list smaller tokens on their platforms. They argued it could restrict the listing of tokens with low trading volumes for which it is difficult to prove a lack of manipulation risk. The group stressed that its goal in legislative engagement is to expand the scope of regulation, not to reduce protections. The provision is part of a bill that was amended by the Senate Agriculture Committee after its passage in January.