Bitcoin Reclaims $80K, CLARITY Act Markup Set, Coinbase Rebounds, and Altcoins Surge: Crypto Morning Recap
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What a packed 24 hours in crypto. Bitcoin reclaimed $80,000, spot Bitcoin ETFs logged their sixth straight week of inflows, the Senate locked in a date for the CLARITY Act markup, altcoins like Solana are surging, and Coinbase battled a major outage before bouncing back strong. Let's break it all down.
Bitcoin Holds $80,000 as Spot ETF Inflows Hit 6-Week Streak
Bitcoin is holding steady just above $80,000, and the momentum feels solid. Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in fresh capital for the sixth consecutive week — the longest inflow streak in 9 months — confirming that institutions remain all-in despite short-term volatility.
That sustained institutional demand is keeping the entire market optimistic, with the total crypto market cap climbing over 1% in the past day. When smart money keeps flowing in, that's a signal worth paying attention to.
CLARITY Act Markup Hearing Scheduled for May 14
The Senate Banking Committee announced it will hold the key markup hearing for the CLARITY Act on May 14. This legislation could finally deliver clear, enforceable rules around stablecoins and digital asset markets — something the crypto industry has needed for years.
The timing is injecting real confidence across the board. Regulatory clarity is one of the most powerful catalysts for long-term crypto adoption, and this is a significant step forward.
Coinbase Faces Hours-Long Outage Due to AWS Disruption — Then Rebounds
In exchange news, Coinbase experienced a hours-long trading disruption caused by an Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage. Users couldn't execute trades for much of the session — a frustrating reminder of the infrastructure risks even the largest platforms face.
The good news: Coinbase recovered quickly, and Coinbase stock (COIN) actually rebounded as broader market sentiment improved. Resilience under pressure is a positive sign for the platform's long-term credibility.
Altcoins Surge: Solana, XRP, and More
Altcoins caught fire alongside Bitcoin's strength:
Solana (SOL) jumped more than 5%, pushing to $93.
XRP climbed to $1.42, continuing its steady upward momentum.
The XRP Ledger team also rolled out version 3.1.3 with a default-yes fix that allows nodes to upgrade automatically. Smooth, drama-free upgrades like this are exactly what keeps a network competitive and developer-friendly.
Bitcoin Miner IREN Lands $3.4 Billion Nvidia Deal for AI Cloud Expansion
On the corporate side, Bitcoin miner IREN landed a massive $3.4 billion deal with Nvidia to expand its AI cloud infrastructure. Nvidia even secured an option to invest an additional $2.1 billion. That's a combined potential commitment of $5.5 billion.
This is another clear signal that Bitcoin miners are smartly diversifying into high-growth technology while maintaining their Bitcoin exposure. The convergence of crypto mining and AI infrastructure is one of the most compelling investment themes playing out right now.
Ethereum Steadies Around $2,300 as Jobs Data Boosts Risk Appetite
Ethereum (ETH) steadied around $2,300, showing quiet resilience even after some earlier weekly ETF outflows turned net positive by the end of the period.
Adding extra fuel to the risk-on mood: positive U.S. jobs data showing 115,000 new positions added to the economy. Strong employment numbers reduce recession fears and historically support risk assets, including crypto.
Market Outlook: What's Next for Bitcoin?
Based solely on today's developments, with regulatory clarity accelerating through the CLARITY Act and institutional inflows continuing via spot ETFs, Bitcoin looks positioned to test higher resistance levels in the near term — provided macro conditions remain supportive.
The confluence of institutional demand, improving regulation, and altcoin strength paints a constructive picture for the broader crypto market heading into the next few weeks.
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