Crypto Market Explodes: Bitcoin Surges to New Highs, Ethereum Soars 6%

On May 20, 2025, the cryptocurrency market witnessed a significant surge with most major cryptocurrencies trading higher. As per CoinMarketCap data, as of 3:00 PM KST, Bitcoin (BTC) gained 2.89% to hit $105,996.73, while Ethereum (ETH) soared by a remarkable 6.82%, reaching $2,550.02. XRP saw a climb of 1.21%, settling at $2.37, and Dogecoin (DOGE) advanced 3.68% to reach $0.2262. Solana (SOL) also experienced growth, increasing by 3.75% to $168.80, while Avalanche (AVAX) gained 3.64%, reaching $22.50. Shiba Inu (SHIB) rose 2.70% to $0.00001461. Aptos (APT) traded 5.43% higher at $5.20, while Pi (PI) experienced a slight decline of 0.28%, settling at $0.7374. Aave (AAVE) led the pack with a remarkable 21.79% surge from yesterday’s closing price. On the flip side, Pyth Network (PYTH) recorded the steepest loss, plummeting 6.62%. Other notable altcoins include Quai Network (QUAI), which dropped 1.58% to $0.0820, and Aleo (ALEO), which surged by 2.83%, reaching $0.2114.