Sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP In May And Go Away? Don't Be So Sure In 2025, Expert Says

by Khyathi Dalal Benzinga Staff Writer

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Coin Bureau CEO says the “Sell in May” strategy doesn’t apply to crypto in 2025, citing several bullish catalysts.
He noted that macro risks are just minor headwinds for the industry.
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As Bitcoin BTC/USD holds near $94,000, experts are pushing back on the old adage "Sell in May and go away," suggesting that selling now could mean missing the next leg higher.

What Happened: Coin Bureau co-founder and CEO Nic Puckrin on Wednesday said that crypto's setup going into May 2025 is far more bullish than in previous years.

He points to strong institutional demand, seasonal tailwinds, and macro resilience as reasons to expect gains rather than weakness.

Historically, Bitcoin has posted gains in 9 of the last 12 Mays, Puckrin said, adding that macro risks like weak economic data or trade tensions are minor headwinds and not reasons to exit.

A key indicator of strength are spot Bitcoin ETFs.

BlackRock's IBIT alone attracted nearly $1 billion in inflows in a single day, signaling that large players are still accumulating aggressively.

Bitcoin's recent decoupling from equities is another bullish signal, last seen ahead of major rallies in 2017 and late 2020.

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What's Next: Trader WIZZ sees May shaping up well, while TraderAG expects early volatility before a move higher in May, eyeing the $87,000–$91,000 range as a potential entry zone.

Adding a political twist, MartyParty reminded followers that Trump's 60-day executive order regarding the creation of a Bitcoin strategic reserve will expire on May 5.

The order requires the Treasury Secretary to deliver an official evaluation on the legal and investment implications of managing such a reserve, a decision that could shape the next phase of Bitcoin policy.

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