The crypto market situation in the past 24 hours (as of May 15, 2026) shows a strong recovery after the previous decline, with Bitcoin regaining important price milestones.

1. Price movements of major coins
The market is in the green as most major currencies are growing:
Bitcoin (BTC): Broke back above the $81,000 - $82,000 range, up about 2.45%. Earlier on May 14, BTC briefly dipped below $79,000, but buying pressure quickly pushed the price back up.
Ethereum (ETH): Slight increase of 1.31%, currently trading near $2,300.
XRP: A bright spot among large-cap coins with an impressive increase of 4.6%, reaching $1.49.
Other altcoins: BNB, Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) all recorded gains from 1.1% to 1.5%.
2. Important macroeconomic and legal news
The market recovery was driven by two main pieces of news from the US:
CLARITY Act passed: The US Senate Banking Committee voted to approve this bill (15 in favor, 9 against). This is a significant step toward creating a clear legal framework for digital assets, boosting confidence among institutional investors.
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh: The US Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair. Warsh is known for his open stance on digital assets and is the first Fed Chair to directly own cryptocurrencies.
3. Activities of financial institutions
MicroStrategy continues to accumulate: Michael Saylor’s company announced an additional purchase of 535 BTC (worth about $43 million), increasing their holdings despite warnings about "buy limits."
ETF inflows: US Bitcoin ETF funds continued to see positive cash flow for the sixth consecutive week, indicating sustained demand from institutional investors.
4. Market sentiment index
Fear & Greed Index: Currently at 43 points (neutral/cautious). Although it has improved from the "extreme fear" level last month, retail investor sentiment remains cautious due to geopolitical volatility.