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ETH and Bitcoin Price Surge Shakes Market

Alice MonroeBy Alice MonroeMay 11, 20254 Mins Read
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May 10, 2025 — The ETH and Bitcoin price surge on May 9 triggered a record short squeeze, unwinding over $1.2 billion in crypto markets. A regulatory clarity, macroeconomic tailwind, and Ethereum’s recent upgrade created a perfect storm that drove this sudden rally, shifting retail and institutional sentiment overnight.

Bitcoin rose 4.3% to $103,523, recovering its $2 trillion market capitalisation. Ethereum skyrocketed 20% to $2,300, beating Bitcoin by 20% in cross-pair value, a trend normally followed by altcoin season bursts. This surge in Ethereum’s and Bitcoin’s prices caught many by surprise.

Drives Liquidations and Institutional Trading

More than 72% of the liquidations were done by short sellers. Ethereum shorts lost $437 million and Bitcoin shorts lost $363 million. One of the high-leverage ETH traders on Hyperliquid lost $4.8 million in hours. The ETH and Bitcoin price surge created a tumultuous day for traders. Binance reported its most significant liquidation at $12 million.

The rally in the market was compounded by pivotal regulatory actions. In March, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released Interpretive Letter 1183, which unraveled previous restrictions and permitted U.S. banks to participate in crypto custody, stablecoin operations, and transaction services without approval. Crypto balances at banks increased 47% during the last quarter as a result.

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The May 8 U.S.-UK trade deal also saw a bullish response among digital assets. Bitcoin futures open interest increased 19%, while Ethereum options volume rose 32%. Year-to-date flows into crypto ETFs totaled $40 billion.

ETH and Bitcoin Price Surge Driven by Tech Upgrades

Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, activated May 9, brought significant network improvements. They included EIP-3074 for gasless transactions, increased validator caps, and a 40% reduction in Layer 2 transaction fees. All these enhanced Ethereum’s scalability and usability, instilling confidence in developers and investors. The ETH and Bitcoin prices surged significantly after these technical enhancements.

Data following the upgrade demonstrated immediate effects:

  • Daily transactions were up 14%
  • Smart contract usage jumped 39%
  • ETH staking rose to 63% of circulating supply

The fundamentals of Bitcoin remained robust. Miners accumulated a total of 12,000 BTC since April, exchange reserves fell to six-month lows, and realised volatility remained below the annual average.

ETH and Bitcoin Price Rally Sign Strategic Shifts Ahead

Institutional signs were also as bullish. Long-term investors cashed out 47,000 BTC from exchanges. Abraxas Capital acquired $116 million worth of ETH, and BlackRock’s IBIT ETF posted a $44 billion net flow.

Nevertheless, there are risks. The derivatives market exposed excessive leverage, where 68% of liquidated positions employed more than 20x leverage. Liquidations of most ETH took place on decentralized platforms, exposing systemic vulnerabilities in risk controls.

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The ETH and Bitcoin price surge might invite new regulatory regulations in the future:

  • Q3 2025: Possible approval of crypto trading desks within U.S. banks
  • 2026: Basel III revisions for crypto asset treatment
  • Long-term: Bank-issued stablecoins may enter the market

Ethereum’s roadmap is proto-danksharding by Q4, full statelessness in 2026, and quantum resistance upgrades in 2027. The Lightning Network for Bitcoin has grown to accommodate $3.2 billion in transaction capacity.

Matured But Risky Market

In spite of bullish sentiment, the crypto market continues to have headwinds. Outstanding U.S. legislation, including the Stablecoin Act and Digital Asset Tax Act, has the potential to reframe the regulatory landscape. Technical risks also linger. DeFi exploits have amounted to $1.2 billion this year, and Ethereum’s recent audit revealed 34 vulnerabilities.

The ETH surge alongside Bitcoin’s price rally is a milestone for institutional adoption. But it’s also a reminder of the volatility that still characterizes digital assets. The bulls are back for now—but the next chapter is still unwritten, with the ETH and Bitcoin price surge shaping market expectations.

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Alice Monroe is an Associate Writer at Crypto Junction, covering crypto trends, token marketing, and emerging blockchain projects with a focus on real market insights.

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