Bitcoin Hits All-Time High, Ethereum Surges 43.9%: Key Insights From Binance’s June 2025 Market Report

Binance Research has released its latest "Monthly Market Insights – June 2025" report, highlighting strong growth across crypto markets in May, led by Bitcoin’s new all-time high and a major rally in Ethereum.The report reveals that total crypto market capitalization rose by 10.3% in May, continuing its upward trajectory despite persistent volatility tied to U.S. trade policy uncertainty. Major developments in institutional adoption, DeFi, and real-world assets (RWAs) also played a significant role in driving the market forward.Key Takeaways from the June 2025 Binance Research Report:Bitcoin Hits ATH Amid ETF InflowsBTC reached a new all-time high in May, fueled by $5.2 billion in net inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs — the strongest inflow since November 2024.BlackRock’s IBIT led the inflows, while Grayscale’s GBTC saw outflows of $320 million, suggesting a “winner-takes-all” trend emerging among ETF providers.Corporate BTC holdings surged to 809,100 BTC across 116 public companies, spurred by price appreciation and clearer regulatory frameworks.Ethereum Jumps 43.9% Post-UpgradeEthereum gained 43.9% in May, rebounding strongly after the successful Pectra upgrade, which improved scalability and network security.Institutional confidence in ETH grew as Sharplink disclosed a $425 million ETH treasury allocation, positioning Ethereum as a potential long-term reserve asset.DeFi and RWA Sectors Lead Market GainsThe DeFi sector rose 19.0% in May, outperforming other categories due to new product launches and increased total value locked (TVL).The tokenized real-world assets (RWA) market grew 260% in H1 2025 to reach $23 billion, driven by tokenized private credit (58%) and U.S. Treasury debt (34%).Improved regulatory clarity is expected to attract further institutional participation in RWAs.Liquidations and VolatilityNearly $1 billion in BTC and ETH shorts were liquidated during the month, reflecting heightened volatility amid geopolitical tensions.Despite intraday price swings, Bitcoin closed May with an 11.1% monthly gain.Corporate Adoption ContinuesInstitutional adoption strengthened, with firms like TwentyOne Capital and Sharplink increasing exposure to BTC and ETH in corporate treasuries.While Bitcoin remains the dominant reserve asset, a growing number of companies are exploring ETH, SOL, and XRP allocations.