Crypto Markets Slump in May as Quant Funds Stay Profitable

• Bitcoin fell 2.9%, and Ether dropped over 11% in May as geopolitical risks increased.
• Quantitative funds outperformed the market, with 90% of strategies posting gains.
• Inflation remains the main risk as stablecoin rules move toward implementation.

The crypto market faced renewed pressure in May as rising geopolitical risks and weaker investor risk appetite weighed on digital assets, according to Gate Private Wealth Management’s report. While major cryptocurrencies declined during the month, quantitative investment products moved in the opposite direction, with most strategies posting positive returns and limiting losses despite market volatility.

The report showed a widening gap between the performance of crypto assets and the results achieved by quantitative trading strategies. At the same time, broader economic indicators pointed to continued business investmen…

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