Loud has officially launched its $LOUD token through an Initial Attention Offering (IAO) that began on May 31 via HoloLaunch. 

Daily top performer — Mask Network (MASK)

The S&P 500 eased after a 6.15% rally in May, its best month since Nov 2023, amid strong earnings and trade policy uncertainty. Gold rose 0.6% to $3,309.89 as a weaker dollar and Trump's renewed tariff threats on steel and aluminum boosted safe-haven demand. Escalating geopolitical tensions and expectations of Fed rate cuts further supported prices. CoinDesk Indices, which track the broader crypto market, fell 0.07% in the past 24 hours, while Bitcoin and Ether dropping 0.81% and 1.79%, respectively. Trade these markets and more with up to 500x leverage on Bybit MT5 using this 

Today’s top performer is MASK, up 33.5% after Mask Network backed GoPlus’s real-time Web3 security integration for AI models.

Mask Network (MASK), founded in 2017, brings Web3 features like crypto and NFTs to platforms like Twitter and Facebook, supporting multiple blockchains. 

, the first AI-native Web3 security layer that brings real-time threat detection—such as phishing and honeypots—to large language models like Claude and DeepSeek. Supporting over 40 blockchains, this integration marks a key step in bridging AI with Web3 infrastructure.

Check out the latest prices, charts, and data of 

 its $LOUD token through an Initial Attention Offering (IAO) that began on May 31 via HoloLaunch. The IAO aimed to raise $70,000 (400 $SOL) for 45% of the total supply, split between a priority phase for the top 1,000 contributors and a first-come, first-served community phase. Eligible KaitoAI users could participate by contributing 0.2 $SOL. Following the IAO, $SOL and $LOUD liquidity was added to Meteora, and trading on the open market has since commenced, marking the start of the decentralized attention experiment backed by KaitoAI.

During the week of May 26–30, 2025, BTC spot ETFs saw a total net outflow of $144.8 million, with GBTC accounting for $134.4 million in outflows and non-GBTC funds down by $10.4 million. Despite recent volatility, cumulative flows since inception remain positive at $44.4 billion, driven by $67.6 billion in non-GBTC inflows offsetting $23.2 billion in GBTC outflows.

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Explore our article to find out how you can plan and execute a futures spread trade.

While some crypto traders are hyperfocused on maximizing their gains while 

 often leads to account blowups and amplified losses. This is where futures spread trading becomes invaluable. By simultaneously taking opposing positions in related futures contracts, traders can significantly reduce their exposure to directional risk.

Keen to learn more? From grasping how to execute spread trades by managing 

 positions effectively to weighing the pros and cons of futures spread trading in the crypto space, this article will guide you through everything you need to know when trading futures spreads on Bybit.

What is futures spread trading in the crypto market?

Futures spread trading involves simultaneously buying and selling related futures contracts to profit from changes in the price difference between them, rather than the absolute price direction of the underlying asset.

This strategy reduces directional risk compared to trading single futures contracts, as it focuses on the relative price movement between two contracts, commonly seen in calendar spreads (different expiration dates for the same asset) or intercommodity spreads (for two or more related assets).

In relation to cryptocurrency, futures spread trading applies the fundamental concept of profiting from the differential movement of related contracts, but it's shaped by several factors which are largely unique to digital assets. These include the following:

In essence, all of these factors contribute to the need for a nuanced and adaptable approach in order to successfully navigate such a complex trading strategy within the digital asset space. 

If you’ve read our guide to futures spread trades, you’re probably wondering how to go about executing them. Let’s consider how crypto traders can begin executing these spread trades.

In addition to doing the necessary research before trying out futures spread trading in the crypto space, the following issues are important to consider before diving in:

Keen on getting more out of each futures spread trade as a crypto trader? Beyond basic spread strategies, advanced techniques can significantly enhance your profitability and risk management. Following are some bonus tips to help you along and improve your odds of success over time.

Adjust dynamically and capitalize on volatility shifts

Given that the crypto market is notorious for its volatility, futures contracts can certainly be affected by changes in market conditions. Dynamic adjustments involve continuously monitoring and adapting your spread positions based on shifts in liquidity and market sentiment. As such, we can typically use tools like volatility metrics to anticipate and react to changes.

Calendar spreads are particularly effective in crypto markets because they can help you capitalize on time decay and volatility differences between contracts with different expiration dates. By buying and selling futures contracts with the same underlying asset but different expiration dates, you can profit from price differences without being exposed to the overall market direction.

Consider using automated trading platforms or bots to execute trades quickly and consistently, especially in fast-moving crypto markets. This can be particularly beneficial for spread trading, in which precise timing and efficient execution are crucial. However, automation requires careful consideration, including the following: 

 to offset potential losses in futures positions can further enhance directional risk management. However, successfully applying these advanced techniques requires a nuanced understanding of their intricacies and potential pitfalls. While delta hedging aims for neutrality, it can be challenging to achieve a perfect delta-neutral position (especially in volatile markets). Continually monitor and adjust as necessary, as transaction costs associated with frequent hedging can erode overall trading gains.

By mastering these advanced techniques, crypto traders can significantly improve their spread trading performance and navigate the volatile crypto futures market with greater confidence.

Bybit provides a robust platform for trading futures. Although it may not have a dedicated "spread trading" interface, you can still execute spread trades effectively by managing your long and short positions within its system. Following is a refined guide for planning and executing a long call calendar spread for Bitcoin.

With Bybit at your fingertips, you're poised to master the intricate art of futures spread trading. Armed with real-time market insights, cutting-edge trading tools and an intuitive interface that lets you execute spread trades with laser-sharp precision, you’ll certainly be equipped to take on the volatile world of crypto futures spread trading. 

Whether you're drawn to calendar spreads, cross-asset spreads or basis spreads, Bybit provides the perfect canvas to capitalize on market inefficiencies while shielding you from the wild swings of overall market volatility. In addition, with its unwavering commitment to security and transparency, Bybit gives you the confidence to focus on refining your spread trading strategies and seizing opportunities in the fast-paced crypto futures landscape.

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Bitcoin surged to an all-time high of $112,000, but volatility triggered by geopolitical events quickly followed this milestone. 

On May 22, 2025, Bitcoin surged to an all-time high of $112,000, but volatility triggered by geopolitical events quickly followed this milestone. The announcement by US President Trump of a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union caused immediate panic among traders, reminiscent of past trade tensions. However, a swift market recovery occurred when the White House delayed the tariff's implementation until Jul 9, 2025, reviving bullish sentiment. 

Let’s look at some market sentiment data.

Crowd sentiment data reveals that trader emotions play a crucial role in market behavior. When Bitcoin reached its peak on May 22, positive sentiment surged, only to be followed by a rapid correction as traders faced unexpected market shifts. This highlights a pattern whereby prices often move contrary to retail expectations, suggesting that emotional responses can act as counterindicators.

Long-term indicators are more optimistic. Since the start of 2025, Bitcoin supply on exchanges has decreased by 147,160 BTC, indicating that many traders are moving assets into long-term storage, reflecting confidence in future price increases. The Mean Dollar Invested Age (MDIA) has also declined, suggesting that older coins are being reintroduced into circulation, a trend often associated with bullish momentum.

 activity has intensified, with spikes in transactions over $100,000 during Bitcoin's price peak. This behavior indicates profit-taking by institutional investors, which can lead to price corrections if not managed carefully. High whale activity at market tops often signals distribution, cautioning retail traders about potential market shifts.

Looking forward, the approaching July 9 tariff deadline will be a critical factor influencing Bitcoin's price trajectory. The market's reaction to this event, combined with ongoing geopolitical tensions, will likely determine whether current sideways movement evolves into a deeper correction or sets the stage for another rally. Stakeholders should integrate macroeconomic news with on-chain data analysis, including metrics like 

 and whale activity, in order to navigate this complex environment effectively.

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Discover Bybit’s flexible crypto loan options—borrow against your assets to trade, stake, or earn rewards without selling your crypto.

Borrowing funds for your crypto trading can be an excellent capital efficiency measure. In many cases, it pays to borrow the cryptocurrency of your choice against collateral instead of buying it outright. Crypto loans can also help you access unique yield-generation opportunities, such as leveraged staking. Savvy traders and investors in crypto have long known that borrowing is one of the key avenues for improving the efficiency, flexibility and profitability of your operations. 

Bybit offers you several ways to borrow cryptocurrency. These include flexible rate and fixed-rate overcollateralized crypto loans, Unified Trading Account (UTA) auto-borrowing, the Margin Staked SOL product and Launchpool Borrow & Stake. These options allow you to access crypto funds in highly efficient and flexible ways to support your trades, earn 

 rewards or receive early-stage tokens for free. 

In this article, we’ll look in detail at these four ways of borrowing funds with Bybit, and discuss their key features, use cases and benefits. 

1. Crypto Loans — Liquidity without selling

Bybit offers its users overcollateralized crypto loans, with both flexible and fixed-rate interest. Flexible crypto loans feature variable interest, updated hourly based on prevailing market conditions. Fixed-rate loans offer preset interest for borrowing tenures of 7, 14, 30, 60, 90 or 180 days, depending upon your preference. 

Flexible rate loans are supplied directly by the Bybit platform, while fixed-rate loans are procured through Bybit’s 

 (P2P) lending service. Crypto lenders post their offers on Bybit P2P and specify their preferred conditions, such as the loan duration and interest rate. Borrowers may choose from the existing offers, or create a separate loan order with the interest rate and other conditions they’d like to access. The system then evaluates orders from lenders and borrowers in order to find the optimal match and connect the two parties.

Since early May 2025, the two loan varieties have been integrated into a single user interface under a unified product umbrella called Crypto Loans. You can now use the same shared collateral to secure both flexible and fixed-rate loans. Your collateral can also be used across different markets and products on the platform, such as the Spot and Derivatives markets and Bybit staking products.

 (LTV) thresholds applicable for margin limits, margin calls and liquidation — 80%, 85% and 92%, respectively. 

Bybit offers a wide variety of crypto assets for borrowing and collateral, including 

 and the leading high-cap cryptocurrencies, such as 

Interest rates for all Crypto Loans are compounded hourly. Fixed loans have a set rate in a range specified by the supplier and/or borrower, and flexible-rate loans are subject to a floating rate based on market conditions.

Flexible Crypto Loans are particularly useful for traders who wish to borrow with maximum flexibility and efficiency, repaying the amount when they find it most suitable based on their trading activity. For example, if you borrow funds for just 15 hours to facilitate some short-term trades, you’ll only pay interest for those 15 hours and not a single hour more. 

On the other hand, Fixed-Rate Crypto Loans suit borrowers who would like to operate in complete certainty, regardless of market developments, by locking in a preset interest rate.

2. UTA auto-loans — active capital with full control

Borrowing funds is automatically enabled in certain scenarios under your Bybit 

 (UTA). Automatic borrowing in the UTA is triggered when the following situations arise:

UTA loans aren’t available for manual borrowing; they’re only automatically triggered under the above scenarios. However, repayments are possible both in manual and auto modes. Interest rates for these loans are updated on an hourly basis. 

One key benefit of UTA loans is their applicability to spot margin trading on Bybit. With spot margin trading, you can use assets in your spot account as collateral for 

 with leverage ratios of up to 10x. Supported collateral assets include over 200 cryptocurrencies, including all high-cap coins. 

UTA loans are ideal for leverage trading aficionados, and for active traders who place frequent orders and might find themselves short on funds during a particular trade. The auto-borrowing function of these loans ensures that your orders go through, even if there’s a shortfall of funds or specific assets in your wallet. 

3. Margin Staked SOL — yield boost through leverage

 allows you to use leverage to boost your Solana liquid staking yields. To use this product, you’ll need to commit your SOL funds to Solana staking, which Bybit will manage through the use of the 

. Sanctum is a leading provider of infrastructure and services for Solana staking. 

You can borrow additional funds to stake with up to 4x leverage available. Upon staking, you’ll be issued the 

 (LST) that accrues your staking rewards. 

The interest that you pay on the borrowed funds is updated hourly. All interest repayments are handled automatically, either when the user decides to stop staking or their losses reach 90% of their staked principal. You can redeem your SOL funds at any time.

4. Borrow & Stake on Launchpool — multiply your rewards with minimal funds

option through its Launchpool. By staking your crypto funds and borrowing up to 3x of your principal, you can earn rewards through free tokens of projects offered via the Launchpool. Reward tokens for potential future market stars are usually issued for free by early-stage web3 projects.

is extremely user-friendly, and it takes just a single click to borrow and stake. As with the other three methods of borrowing, the interest rate on your borrowed funds is subject to hourly updates.

Choosing the right tool for your strategy

The four Bybit loan options above each have unique benefits and use cases. Deciding which option best suits you will depend upon your trading strategy, goals, available capital, familiarity with spot margin trading, experience level and openness to leverage. 

The below table summarizes the four loan products by user profile, primary use case and capital efficiency model. 

Bybit’s Crypto Loan products are ideal — not just for borrowing, but also for utilizing your existing idle funds for margin trading and staking to amplify yields. Each product type applies to different potential scenarios:

With the above loan options, crypto borrowing is no longer just about meeting fund shortfalls: now it’s a valid strategy to get the most out of your crypto trading.

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Discover why every crypto trader should own stocks in 2025 — diversify risk, boost stability, and tap into the tech fueling blockchain’s growth.

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The origins of the crypto market date back to 2010, when the first cryptocurrency exchange, BitcoinMarket, began operating. Since then, the market has matured significantly. It has entered the financial world’s mainstream with an extended web of centralized and decentralized exchanges, 

 (ETF) products offered by traditional finance (TradFi) providers. Liquidity levels have also risen significantly, with daily crypto trading volumes measured in tens or hundreds of billions.

Despite its ongoing maturation and substantial liquidity levels, the crypto market remains highly volatile. While it might offer high potential returns, there are associated risks. In this environment of elevated volatility, it’s crucial for investors to diversify their holdings by adding other, more stable asset classes to their portfolios. In this respect, the stock market offers some of the best diversification opportunities for cryptocurrency traders. It is established, more relatively stable and less volatile, and it has an abundance of assets with low correlations to crypto.

Any financial market has its own share of risks, but they are particularly noticeable in highly volatile markets, including the cryptocurrency market. Even the most stable and actively traded crypto assets, such as 

 than most equities. This volatility creates opportunities for outsized returns, but it also heightens the trading risk. Investors are using several strategies to reduce risk, among which 

 is one of the most popular and frequently employed.

The theory of portfolio diversification was first introduced in 1952 when economist Harry Markowitz noted that holding different assets with low or negative correlations to each other could act as a powerful hedge against market risks. This is how the modern portfolio theory (MPT) was born. Since then, it has been used successfully in various markets and has been established as a key tool to reduce investment risks.

Based on the principles of MPT, investors can diversify a cryptocurrency-focused portfolio by adding stocks to it. In general, while the crypto and stock markets have had periods of low and high correlations with each other, these asset classes are considered sufficiently dissimilar and driven by somewhat different forces, making them an ideal match in a well-diversified portfolio.

, which now offers stock trading through contract for differences (CFDs) for 78 major stocks.

Besides reducing risk through diversification, crypto investors gain other significant benefits when they extend their reach to the equities market. Among these is access to stable and well-regulated assets linked to the growth of the crypto and blockchain industries. For instance, a subset of the stock market is represented by companies that facilitate crypto investment via regulated channels.

Some institutional investors offer products like 

 based on BTC and ETH. Notable examples include BlackRock (BLK), Robinhood (HOOD) and Charles Schwab (SCHW). Crypto investors may diversify into the stock market by holding ETFs offered by these funds and investing in their equities directly.

Another group of companies includes infrastructure providers or technological enablers of crypto and blockchain tech. Notable stocks in this area are Alphabet (GOOG), Coinbase (COIN) and Block (XYZ).

By choosing the stocks of these companies, investors can gain indirect exposure to the long-term growth potential of the crypto or blockchain sectors.

Technology companies like Apple (AAPL) and NVIDIA (NVDA) play a key role in driving growth in many of the niches that are also important for the development of the cryptosphere. These include areas like 

 (AI), cloud computing, fintech, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), the Internet of Things (IoT) and big data. Investing in stocks of companies in these segments may also provide exposure to technologies underpinning the growth of crypto.

The crypto environment is known for featuring high-growth and high-risk opportunities. Growth rates in the stock market are typically considered to be on a lower scale, but for a long-term-focused investment, stocks may provide better risk-adjusted returns. And, as noted earlier, combining crypto and stocks in a well-diversified portfolio may be the optimal strategy — crypto for big gains in the short term, stocks for long-term stability and peace of mind!

This strategy can be particularly useful during crypto bear markets, when BTC and other key cryptocurrencies lose ground, while many stocks may continue on their slow but steady upward course.

Purchasing stocks can also give crypto investors access to a higher-liquidity, more regulated, credible market. While the crypto market’s liquidity levels have risen to respectable levels, they are far lower than the liquidity offered on the stock exchanges. Typical daily trading volumes in stocks are at least half a trillion USD, often more, which is about three to four times as high as in the crypto market. Stocks also offer better protection to investors because they are regulated.

Top stocks for crypto traders to consider

Having been recently added to the S&P 500 (on May 13, 2025), COIN is by far the most high-profile and highest-capped stock directly linked to the crypto industry. As the operator of one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinbase acts as the flagman of crypto representation on the stock market. Many analysts believe that COIN is so intertwined with the crypto industry that its stock is likely to correlate with major cryptos, particularly Bitcoin, too strongly for a well-diversified portfolio.

However, the data doesn’t support this seemingly intuitive assumption. As of the time of writing on May 28, 2025, COIN stock’s one-year correlation with BTC stands at 

. This reveals that their price changes are not closely related, making it a surprisingly weak proxy for direct BTC exposure despite being a major crypto exchange. However, it is imperative to note that this correlation fluctuates over time depending on factors like market conditions and Coinbase’s development.

NVDA is among the stock market’s star performers of the last few years. The world’s dominant producer of graphics processing units (GPUs), NVIDIA’s growth has partly been driven by the strong demand from the blockchain industry. The company’s products are used extensively in crypto mining machines, metaverse and web3 gaming applications, decentralized computing platforms, web3-linked AI solutions and more.

As the blockchain and crypto sectors develop, NVIDIA is expected to continue playing a key role in supporting these industries.

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms has never hidden its ambitions in relation to the 

, AI, payment infrastructure solutions and other niches highly intertwined with crypto-related technologies. 

The company has the highest potential consumer base on file, with around 3.6 billion users (close to 80% of the entire internet population) across all Meta-owned platforms. As crypto makes further inroads into the mainstream consumer’s world, Meta will undoubtedly leverage its enormous user community to benefit from this growth. 

Owning META stock opens up unparalleled opportunities to benefit from the company’s expected leadership on the consumer side of crypto applications.

Owning a non-tech stock may also be a great idea for a well-diversified portfolio. While tech companies might be affected by the same technology cycles that influence the blockchain industry, stocks in areas like banking provide exposure to a different market segment. And among banking stocks, few can rival the stability, credibility and long-term potential of JPMorgan Chase & Co., the leading banking company in terms of 

. If there’s a beacon of stability among blue chips in the market, it would be JPM. 

The corporation has also recently embraced a more pro-crypto stance by allowing customers to buy crypto through the bank, albeit without providing custody services. It has even released a 

 Bank of America, Citigroup and Wells Fargo.

JPM’s unique blend of TradFi services with emerging crypto asset alignment makes investing in its stock a strategic move for those seeking resilience and relevance in the digital asset era.

Combining crypto and stocks is one of the best hedges against market turbulence and bear markets. As a crypto investor, owning equities in your portfolio ensures a long list of benefits, including but not limited to diversification, access to institutional growth, exposure to technology driving the crypto and blockchain revolutions, more stable returns over the long term, regulatory protections, credibility and access to a more liquid market.

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