Coinbase Global Inc. will join the S&P 500 index, replacing Discover Financial Services, effective before the market opens on Monday, May 19. S&P Dow Jones Indices announced the change late Monday.
The move follows Capital One Financial’s acquisition of Discover Financial, a deal expected to close soon pending final conditions.
Coinbase Stock Surges After S&P 500 Inclusion
Coinbase becomes the first cryptocurrency-focused company to be included in the S&P 500. Following the announcement, Coinbase shares rose more than 7% in after-hours trading.
Despite the milestone, Coinbase’s latest earnings report showed mixed results. In Q1 2025, the company missed revenue expectations by $200 million.
However, platform engagement remains strong. USDC balances on Coinbase increased by 49% quarter-over-quarter, signaling resilience among its user base despite financial headwinds.
Coinbase’s addition to the S&P 500 marks a significant moment for the cryptocurrency industry’s growing integration into traditional finance.
The meme coin market is beginning to cool after a surge in activity throughout most of May. The past week’s broader crypto market downturn has dented overall momentum, triggering a dip in the values of top meme assets.
Still, meme coin trading volume remains up 5% over the past month, signaling that investor appetite has not vanished entirely. BeInCrypto has highlighted three standout meme coins to watch in the month ahead.
Central African Republic (CAR)
The official meme coin launched by the African nation received positive developments in May. The country’s president recently announced that the government will use CAR to tokenize 1,700 hectares of land.
As a result, CAR has experienced a notable resurgence, climbing by 103% this week alone.
I have signed a presidential decree to tokenize over 1,700 hectares of land in the Central African Republic.
Starting June, land concessions will be accessible online using $CAR, directly on @solana.
— Faustin-Archange Touadéra (@FA_Touadera) May 29, 2025
As of this writing, the meme coin trades at $0.047. As CAR aims to break the $0.059 resistance, it could witness a continued upward trend if broader market conditions improve.
CAR’s Chaikin Money Flow (CMF), which remains firmly in positive territory at 0.17 at the time of writing, reinforces the potential for a rally above this key resistance level.
The CMF indicator measures how money flows into and out of an asset. A reading above one signals strong buying pressure and indicates that capital is flowing into CAR.
If this continues, CAR could break above $0.059 and extend its gains to $0.074.
However, if profit-taking commences, the altcoin could fall to $0.345.
Daddy Tate (DADDY)
DADDY is another meme coin to watch for possible gains in June. Up 14% over the past seven days, the altcoin currently trades at $0.039.
Earlier this week, Andrew Tate announced the upcoming launch of Real World 2.0, his online training app. According to his statement, the app will have an integrated wallet with some utility around DADDY.
As a result, speculative interest in the meme coin is rising.
The Real World 2.0 is nearly here and it’s about to go NUCLEAR.
• Built-in wallets • Instant payouts • Private job board with real offers from inside the ecosystem
And when it all drops…$DADDY + $TRW are both gonna go CRAZY.
The token’s rising Balance of Power (BoP) indicates the steady rise in buying pressure among DADDY traders. As of this writing, this momentum indicator is at 0.85.
The BOP indicator measures the strength of buyers versus sellers by comparing closing prices to trading ranges. A positive BOP value like this suggests that buyers are in control, indicating bullish momentum in the market.
If this trend continues, DADDY could extend its rally to $0.05.
Conversely, sellers could trigger a price decline toward $0.029 if they regain dominance.
SPX6900 (SPX)
SPX has bucked the past week’s broader market slowdown to post double-digit gains. Up 11% over the past week, the meme asset trades at $0.95 at press time.
The setup of SPX’s Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) on the daily chart confirms the buying pressure in its spot markets. As of this writing, the token’s MACD line (blue) rests significantly above its signal line (orange).
The MACD indicator identifies trends and momentum in an asset’s price movement. Traders use it to spot potential buy or sell signals through crossovers between the MACD and signal lines.
As with SPX, when an asset’s MACD line is above its signal line, it indicates bullish momentum, suggesting that the asset’s price may continue to rise. Traders view this crossover as a bullish signal, supporting SPX’s ongoing rally.
If the rally persists, the meme coin could break above $1 and climb toward $1.21.
On the other hand, if buying activity stalls, SPX could shed recent gains and plunge to $0.84.
Trading Volumes Spike, But Meme Market Retail Boom Yet to Return
While these altcoins appear poised for potential gains over the next few weeks, the general meme market may face some headwinds. In an interview with S, Community Lead at Neiro, summer months typically see a slowdown in broader market activity, and meme coins are not immune to that seasonal trend.
“It still feels early for full-blown market euphoria. Historically, summer tends to be slower across financial markets, crypto included. Whether we see a pullback is anyone’s guess, but momentum is essential, when things stop growing, they often start fading. If that momentum slows, it’s something the market should take seriously,” S noted.
S added that while the trading volumes have spiked, the meme coin market has yet to see a return to the retail mania of 2021. For now, activity remains largely driven by crypto-native investors and whales.
“So far, it looks like most of the activity is still coming from crypto-native circles. We haven’t seen the kind of mainstream retail frenzy we saw in 2021 or even 2017. That wave hasn’t hit yet—but when it does, it’s bound to bring with it the chaos, creativity, and memes we all know and love. Personally, I’m looking forward to that.”
Bittensor (TAO) has been up 6.5% over the past seven days, and its market cap is now hovering just below $4 billion despite correcting 6.6% in the last three days. The recent pullback has weakened key technical indicators, with both momentum and trend strength showing signs of deterioration.
While TAO has managed to hold key support levels and remains above $440, bearish signals are starting to emerge across multiple charts. Whether bulls can reclaim control or TAO slips below $400 will likely define its next major move.
Bittensor Trend Weakens as Bearish Momentum Overtakes Bulls
TAO’s DMI (Directional Movement Index) chart shows a weakening trend, with its ADX (Average Directional Index) falling sharply from 47 to 23.16 over the past three days.
The ADX measures the strength of a trend—regardless of direction—on a scale from 0 to 100. Values above 25 typically indicate a strong trend, while readings below 20 suggest a weak or ranging market.
TAO’s current ADX is just above 23, suggesting the recent trend is losing strength and may be nearing a transition phase. Despite that, according to CoinGecko data, Bittensor is the biggest artificial intelligence coin in the market, surpassing players like NEAR, ICP, and RENDER.
Meanwhile, the +DI (Positive Directional Indicator) has dropped from 23.87 to 17.41, signaling a decline in bullish pressure. At the same time, the -DI (Negative Directional Indicator) has risen from 17.86 to 23.15, showing that bearish momentum is gaining control.
This crossover—where -DI moves above +DI—indicates that sellers have overtaken buyers, and with ADX still above 20, the downtrend may continue to develop.
TAO’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently at 48.46, after experiencing a sharp intraday dip from 53.82 yesterday to as low as 35.25 just a few hours ago.
The RSI is a momentum indicator that measures the speed and magnitude of recent price movements on a scale from 0 to 100. Typically, values above 70 suggest overbought conditions and potential for a pullback, while values below 30 indicate oversold conditions and a possible rebound.
TAO’s current RSI of 48.46 places it slightly below that midpoint, signaling a mild bearish bias after a brief period of stronger selling pressure.
The recovery from the 35.25 low shows that buyers have stepped back in, but the failure to hold above 50 suggests that bullish momentum remains weak. This level could reflect consolidation or indecision in the market, where TAO may trade sideways unless new catalysts emerge.
If RSI stabilizes or climbs above 50 again, it may indicate renewed strength, while another drop toward 30 would increase the risk of further downside.
TAO Holds Support but Faces Key Test for Momentum Recovery
TAO recently tested key support around $417.6 and bounced back above $440, showing resilience after a brief dip. Its EMA lines still reflect a bullish structure, with short-term moving averages positioned above the long-term ones.
However, the narrowing gap between them suggests that momentum is weakening. If selling pressure returns, the trend could shift, threatening Bittensor’s leadership as the biggest AI coin.
The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) has raised concerns that the United States’ growing support for dollar-backed stablecoins could threaten Europe’s financial stability and monetary sovereignty.
These concerns come as stablecoin regulation gains traction in the US. US national banks and federal savings associations can offer services without prior regulatory approval.
EU Warns US Stablecoins Could Threaten Euro Stability
Pierre Gramegna emphasized the urgency of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) digital euro initiative as a countermeasure. As the Managing Director of the ESM, Gramegna urged expedition to preserve the country’s monetary sovereignty and financial stability.
“It could eventually reignite foreign and US tech giant’s plans to launch mass payment solutions based on dollar-denominated stablecoins. And, if this were to be successful, it could affect the euro area’s monetary sovereignty and financial stability,” Gramegna stated at a Eurogroup meeting.
The EU is advancing its digital euro project to safeguard its financial independence. The ECB has long warned that reliance on US-backed stablecoins could weaken the euro.
He echoes recent remarks by ECB official Piero Cipollone during an early February interview. Then, Cipollone indicated that the Trump administration’s support for stablecoins would likely accelerate legislation surrounding the digital euro. Such an outcome, he said, would position it as a necessary alternative.
“The US and Europe have differing views on stablecoins. The Trump administration sees them as a tool to strengthen the US dollar’s global presence, whereas the ECB fears they could destabilize Europe’s financial system,” Cipollone explained.
The ESM supports the ECB’s digital euro project and the European Commission’s efforts to revise the MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) directive. Gramegna emphasized that these measures are critical in preventing a scenario in which European consumers and businesses become overly reliant on US-backed stablecoins.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has also advocated for stablecoin regulation to solidify their role in financial markets. Meanwhile, new rules now permit US banks to offer stablecoin services, signaling further integration of stablecoins into traditional finance (TradFi).
These developments could accelerate the dominance of US-backed stablecoins in global transactions. Reports suggest that even Bank of America (BoA) is exploring launching its own stablecoin, while Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire is pushing for mandatory US registration of stablecoin issuers.
The debate over stablecoins mirrors broader geopolitical concerns. The dollar’s dominance in digital payments could grow as US financial institutions integrate stablecoins into their services. This could limit the euro’s influence.
European policymakers advocate for a strong regulatory framework and an accelerated timeline for the digital euro’s rollout to counter this.