[5 Minutes of Crypto News a Day] Bitcoin and Ether Down 1%, Solana Down 4%… Will It Reach $200,000 by the End of the Year Due to Slowing US Inflation?

TokenPost
Hello. This is the TokenPost podcast. You're listening to it on your way home on June 12, 2025. We'll quickly highlight the key news in the cryptocurrency market today. Today's materials are from TokenPost's evening market rates and news briefing articles. Shall we start right away?

Host
Yes, welcome. Let's look at today's materials and delve into how the market has flowed and its underlying meaning. I hope we can share insights that will be helpful to everyone.

TokenPost
Good. So first, the current market situation on the way home seems to be taking a breather overall.

Host
Yes, that's right. Looking at the prices of major coins based on Korean time, BTC is currently moving around the late $107,000 range, which is about 146 million won. It's down about 1.5% compared to yesterday.

TokenPost
Ah, is ETH similar to the 1.5%?

Host
Yes, ETH is also in the late $2,700 range. In Korean won, it's around 3.7 million won, and it has also declined by about 1%. XRP has dropped by about 1.8%, and especially SOL has fallen quite a bit, declining by over 4%, making it weaker compared to other major coins.

TokenPost
SOL dropped by 4%?

Host
So the total market capitalization has slightly dropped to just below 3.4 trillion dollars.

TokenPost
I see. The market seems to be gradually adjusting, and in this context, the most notable news today seems to be the U.S. inflation indicator and the analysis of Bitcoin's outlook based on that. Could you elaborate on this?

Host
Yes, this was very important. The U.S. May Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase rate was announced, with market expectations at 2.5%. However, it was announced at a lower 2.4%. This creates some expectation that inflation might finally be slowing down.

TokenPost
Ah, it came in lower than expected. News of inflation slowdown is usually good for the market. What kind of expectations does this give for assets like Bitcoin?

Host
Yes, that's the key point. According to analysis firms like 21Shares, if this inflation slowdown continues, the Federal Reserve might lower interest rates in the second half of the year. This could lead to such expectations.

TokenPost
Expectations of interest rate cuts

Host
That's right. If interest rates decrease, money is more likely to flow into risky assets like Bitcoin.

TokenPost
Ah, so that's why such an outlook has emerged. There are talks that Bitcoin's price could reach $200,000 by the end of the year.

Host
That's correct. Of course, this is a prediction with an "if" premise. The 20-day Shares analyst believes that if Bitcoin clearly breaks through the technically important price range of $105,000 to $110,000, it could reach $200,000 by the end of the year. This is based not only on macroeconomic expectations but also on the fact that companies and institutions continue to buy Bitcoin, and even some U.S. state governments are showing movements to reserve Bitcoin.

TokenPost
Ah, so it's a combination of expectations of improving macroeconomic conditions and the fact that institutions are continuously buying. When you see such analyses, I hope everyone doesn't just look at price numbers but also considers the background and whether the analysis is solid.

Host
Looking at the Glassnode report, about 31% of circulating Bitcoin is currently held by centralized entities like governments or listed company ETFs. This percentage has increased by over 900% in the past 10 years, which shows the growing influence of institutions.

TokenPost
Wow, 31%? That's almost a third. This is a truly meaningful number. So how should individual investors interpret this market structure change?

Host
Ah, good question. Increased institutional participation may contribute to market stability, but conversely, if institutions move significantly, it could also increase market volatility. Long-term, it can be seen as a process of market maturation. Other news includes an analysis that call option proportions are increasing in the Ethereum options market. Also, U.S. Bank is reviewing a payment service using stablecoins, which is interesting.

TokenPost
Traditional financial sectors continue to try to enter.

Host
Yes, they keep knocking on the door. Lastly, domestically, Wemade has appealed against the delisting of Wemix.

TokenPost
I see. So to summarize, prices are somewhat stagnant in the short term, but there's a positive signal of U.S. inflation slowing down. Based on this, there are expectations of long-term Bitcoin appreciation, and the background includes the continuing increase in institutional participation.

Host
Yes, that's right. If we were to identify one major trend running through today's news, it would be that digital assets, including Bitcoin, are gradually entering the institutional realm, and especially for institutional investors, it is beginning to be recognized as a strategic asset. This is something we should pay attention to. Rather than being too swayed by price fluctuations, it would be good to take a long-term view of how these structural changes will transform the market and how they should be further integrated with the traditional financial system.

TokenPost
That's right. In the midst of this major flow of change, we hope this becomes an opportunity for each of you to think about how to set your investment direction. This was the TokenPost podcast. We will see you next time with more valuable information.