According to @CoinMarketCap, crypto mergers and acquisitions total $8.6 billion across 267 deals this year, an 18% increase in transaction count and a 300% increase in total value year over year. According to @CoinMarketCap, this implies an average deal size of roughly $32.2 million this year versus about $9.5 million last year, reflecting materially larger tickets. According to @CoinMarketCap, the implied prior-year totals are approximately $2.15 billion across about 226 deals, providing a clear baseline for traders tracking deal flow and sizing.

According to Milk Road (@MilkRoadDaily), Coinbase is set to be included in the S&P 500, a move that is expected to increase institutional exposure to crypto-related equities and could positively impact overall crypto liquidity (source: Milk Road, May 13, 2025). Additionally, recent data shows a decline in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which historically correlates with upward price movements in Bitcoin as traders anticipate a more dovish monetary policy (source: Milk Road, May 13, 2025). The update also highlights the Milk Road PRO Portfolio changes and projects that 2025 will be a significant year for crypto mergers and acquisitions, signaling increased consolidation and maturation in the sector. These developments are critical for active traders monitoring both cross-market flows and sectoral trends impacting BTC and altcoins.