ChainCatcher news, according to Hong Kong media New Town Finance Channel, Hong Kong Legislative Council member Wu Jietzhuang expressed that there is a very large space for the development of stablecoins with the passage of the stablecoin regulatory framework to establish a licensing system for stablecoin issuers. He believes that stablecoins will become a combination of innovative finance and the real economy in the future, and there will be more value-added and entrepreneurial opportunities. However, regarding internet companies and financial institutions planning to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong, Wu Jietzhuang welcomed this but reminded retail investors not to be greedy, and to first understand the investment risks, maintaining a cautious attitude when making investments.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptodnes, the blockchain intelligence platform Santiment indicates that retail investor sentiment is deteriorating, which could have a positive impact on Bitcoin.Although retail investor sentiment may have a short-term effect on the market, analysts believe that this shift in sentiment could signal a rebound in Bitcoin prices. This change in sentiment may be related to the market's recognition of Bitcoin's long-term investment value, especially in the context of increasing demand from institutional investors.

ChainCatcher message, the cryptocurrency market analysis agency Santiment released a chart analysis showing that the trading behaviors of Bitcoin whale wallets and ordinary wallets are completely opposite recently:Wallets holding more than 10 Bitcoins increased by 231 in 10 days;Wallets holding between 0.001 and 10 Bitcoins decreased by 37,465 in 10 days;Santiment stated that when large wallets accumulate Bitcoin while retail investors lose confidence, it has historically been a correct signal that the cryptocurrency market is about to welcome bullish momentum.

ChainCatcher news, analyst Timo Oinonen cited CryptoQuant data indicating that the amount of Bitcoin flowing into Binance from whale investors and retail investors has dropped to a cyclical low, suggesting that holders are still unwilling to sell under turbulent market conditions.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the U.S. May retail sales month-on-month rate is -0.9%, expected -0.7%, and the previous value has been revised from 0.10% to -0.1%.

According to ChainCatcher news and CryptoQuant data, the inflow of Bitcoin from whale and retail addresses on Binance has dropped to an all-time low during the current cycle. Analysis suggests that both groups tend to hold their coins, with a general expectation of further upside in the market.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, FTX has announced a partnership with distribution service provider Payoneer to assist in disbursing compensation funds to retail customers in eligible jurisdictions.At the same time, FTX reminds users to be vigilant against phishing emails and fake websites impersonating the official site to avoid asset loss.

ChainCatcher news, regarding Grok's post stating "the Bitcoin block size is approximately 664 GB, growing by about 72 GB per year, and removing the OP_RETURN limit could increase the block size by about 20%," Casa co-founder Jameson Lopp responded on the X platform, stating: If you rely on artificial intelligence to explain the technical details of Bitcoin, your experience is certainly going to be terrible. This answer is complete nonsense; the block size data based on OP_RETURN is actually much smaller than that based on witness information records.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the UK's financial regulatory body has proposed lifting the ban on retail investors purchasing trading products related to cryptocurrency on trading platforms, seeking to enhance competitiveness in response to the recovering U.S. crypto market under Trump’s leadership.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) stated that this change means that as long as trading occurs on FCA-approved platforms, existing trading notes linked to tokens such as Bitcoin and Ethereum can be sold to retail buyers. Last year, the regulator allowed such products to be traded on venues like the London Stock Exchange, but only for professional investors.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, the Google search trend for Bitcoin has significantly declined, with search rankings dropping below 25, indicating a clear lack of interest from retail investors, market excitement, or speculative desire.For most of the past month, Bitcoin's price has hovered between $102,000 and $110,000.Analysts believe that this lackluster interest aligns with historically low volatility, as the Bitcoin Volatility Index (DVOL) currently hovers above 40, one of the lowest values in over two years, only surpassed by the mid-2023 low.

ChainCatcher news, CryptoQuant analyst Caueconomy stated that the on-chain Bitcoin transaction volume from retail investors, which did not exceed $100,000 in the past 30 days, has decreased by about 2.45%, indicating that small investors have not yet reached a frenzy in the current market. Although these participants may be using other investment tools such as ETFs and Bitcoin financial companies, the on-chain capital structure typically responds sharply to these fund flows, and there are still no structural frenzy market characteristics.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Jacobi Asset Management has announced that its Bitcoin ETF has lowered the entry threshold, opening up to retail investors in Europe for the first time.The ETF was originally launched in 2023 on Euronext Amsterdam, previously limited to professional investors. With the approval of the Guernsey regulator, the ETF has now removed the restrictions on professional investors and minimum investment requirements, allowing investors to participate through regulated brokerage and investment platforms.Jacobi CEO Peter Lane stated that this move is not only a milestone for the company but also reinforces Guernsey's position as a forward-thinking jurisdiction for digital assets. The fund continues to be provided with institutional-grade custody services by Zodia Custody.

ChainCatcher news, Coindesk analyst Aoyon Ashraf stated that Bitcoin reached an all-time high this week, primarily driven by institutions, while retail investors were almost "absent" from this rally. A quick search using "Bitcoin" as a keyword on Google Trends reveals that the search frenzy seen during the 2021 bull market is now completely absent.Although there was a brief surge of retail enthusiasm during the U.S. presidential election, when a rapid Meme coin craze briefly ignited market sentiment, that excitement has long faded. Despite Bitcoin breaking through $111,000 to set a new all-time high this week, Meme coin prices have quickly fallen, and retail enthusiasm has cooled.Even though Bitcoin has reached an all-time high, traders remain cautious, as evidenced by lower funding rates and increased short positions. The current market sentiment shows a trend towards more sustainable trading behavior, which may pave the way for long-term gains.