Rebels of the crypto market: Bitcoin Leads, Ethereum Retreats, XRP exceeds Solana

Bitcoin has maintained its higher position in the space of digital assets, gaining ground while the American regulations relax and the institutional interest resumes. This movement was also supported by the deployment of funds (ETF) negotiated in exchange Bitcoin Spot, which led to more structured investments in the asset.

Bitcoin extends the head as institutional development changes

Bybit reports that investors now hold Bitcoin in approximately one out of three out of three, with its share of the total of portfolios climbing 30.95% in May 2025, against 25.4% in November 2024.

This significant increase reflects the way in which the main players reposition, with a clear inclination to bitcoin as a basic digital actor. Coingecko data strengthens this, showing that the domination of bitcoin through the wider market of cryptography has exceeded 62%.

Ethereum allocation contracts as concentrated on BTC

While Bitcoin tightens its grip on the market, Ethereum slowly loses ground in investor wallets. The latest figures reveal a change in clear feeling, the institutions leaning further in Bitcoin and Returé d’Eth. The contrast between the two assets becomes more and more difficult to ignore.

Here is what the latest data shows about this rotating tide:

• In May 2025, the ETH / BTC maintenance ratio reached 0.27, Bitcoin prevailed over the ether from four to one in the wallets
• 245 institutional players now include BTC in their Treasury Participations
• The combined properties of companies and ETFs exceed 3.45 million BTC, an increasing part of the total offer
• Retail investors are withdrawn, with assets down 37% since November 2024

While the share of Ethereum has dropped, he saw signs of recovery. Between April and May 2025, ETH Holdings rebounded at least 3.89%, double in a month.

However, it remains below the peak of November 2024 of 11.12%, showing that the position of Ethereum is still under pressure compared to Bitcoin.

XRP exceeds Solana as expectations increase

Meanwhile, XRP has climbed the ranks to become the third greatest active asset in holding hold of holdings, exceeding Solana. This change is powered by expectations surrounding an XRP ETF. With the feeling of investors promoting regulatory approval, capital began to turn in the token.

Bloomberg analysts have maintained a probability of 95% for the approval of the XRP ETF, reflecting strong confidence in their perspectives. Meanwhile, polymarket ratings fell 75% at the time of writing.

Despite the slight demotion, the asset remains a pioneer in the market discussions, in particular compared to other alternative tokens. Bybit wrote:

With its bullish price movement, XRP came out as a winner among altcoins, its percentage of detention from 1.29% in November 2024 to 2.42% in May 2025.

Bybit observed that the interest in Solana was considerably softened. Since October 2024, the percentage of investors in soil has decreased by 35%. Although the prospects of an Solana ETF remain, confidence seems to be lower in the short term.

Market players largely expect Ripple’s FNB to receive a regulatory authorization before that of Solana. This belief led to a visible change in the allocation of assets. Certain institutional funds have reduced their exposure to Solana, carrying out in XRP in anticipation of more immediate approval of the FNB. This rotation of capital helped XRP to advance in the ranking.

Ifeoluwa O.

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