Crypto markets are gearing up for a big May 2026. Three key events are on the radar: the CLARITY Act markup, the Powell-to-Warsh Fed chair transition, and the Ethereum Glamsterdam update.

Institutional money is flowing back in. April saw Bitcoin ETFs bring in $2.44 billion, reversing months of outflows. XRP ETFs also had their best month of the year with $82 million in inflows.

If the CLARITY Act passes, XRP could see billions in new capital. For Bitcoin, a dovish shift at the Fed might trigger a rally. Looking further out, ARK Invest projects a $16 trillion market cap for Bitcoin by 2030. Franklin Templeton is also optimistic, expecting Bitcoin to move above $100,000 in 2026 as institutional adoption grows.