Stablecoin activity also increased, growing by 4.5% as adoption across payment platforms widened. The total stablecoin market crossed $250 billion for the 20th consecutive month of growth.
In a similar trend, NFTs experienced a resurgence in May, with total sales volume up 22.5%. Bitcoin NFTs, including Ordinals and BRC-20 collections, also gained ground with a 14.4% rise in sales. Immutable’s “Guild of Guardians” led the charge with a 40% rise in sales volume, while collections like “Doodles” and “Good Vibes Club” also posted notable recoveries.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S. recorded net inflows of $5.25 billion in May, the highest since November 2024. However, this bullish trend reversed in the final two trading days, which saw $962 million in outflows, reflecting cautious sentiment amid rising secondary market rates and renewed macro uncertainty, the report noted.
“Corporate treasuries are playing an increasingly influential role in crypto markets. Since April alone, over 100,000 BTC have been added to corporate balance sheets, with more than 25 new companies disclosing holdings,” it added.
Going ahead, the outlook for the second half of 2025 remains optimistic. With rising adoption across corporate treasuries, increased regulatory clarity in the U.S., EU, and APAC, and continued momentum in DeFi innovation, the digital asset market is demonstrating resilience in the face of macroeconomic challenges. As global investors seek alternative hedges and long-term value, crypto assets are increasingly being viewed as integral to the future of finance, the report pointed out.
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