[//]:content-type-MARKDOWN-DONOT-DELETE ![](https://gimg2.gateimg.com/image/ann_en202505231124314662294210.webp) This report summarizes and analyzes the market performance and airdrop opportunities from May 5 to May 19, 2025. During this period, the crypto market saw a significant rebound, with total market capitalization rising over 14% and Bitcoin gaining more than 11%. Mid and small-cap tokens with strong narratives performed particularly well, with LAUNCHCOIN surging over 5,500%. Against this backdrop, projects such as Kadena, Camp Network, Avalon, and Coinshift have launched airdrop campaigns. This report provides a brief overview of how to participate, helping users capture potential airdrop rewards and identify strategic opportunities during the market recovery. **Key Takeaways:** - **The top 500 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization recorded an average gain of 30%: **Bitcoin rose from around 95,600 USDT to a high of 106,518 USDT, marking a gain of over 11%, while the overall crypto market capitalization increased by more than 14%. Among them, tokens ranked 201–300 in market cap performed the best, with an average gain of over 88%. - **The crypto market saw a notable rebound, driving strong gains among many small-cap tokens:** LAUNCHCOIN led the surge with a price increase of over 5,500%, far exceeding other projects and highlighting intense speculative interest. MOODENG (+578.56%) and KTA (+524.25%) followed closely, each recording gains of more than fivefold. - **The top 100 cryptocurrencies by market cap showed steady performance, with most assets posting positive returns: **Leading gainers included WIF (+85.84%), PEPE (+64.07%), and ETH (+37.72%). These tokens were largely concentrated in the Meme sector and major Layer 1 assets, becoming key areas of capital allocation during this market rebound. - **Over the past two weeks, several popular Web3 projects have launched airdrop campaigns: **Kadena, Camp Network, Avalon, and Coinshift. These span across sectors such as Layer 1, social platforms, GameFi, and DAO treasury management, offering users low-barrier opportunities to participate and position early. **Discover more details today:** BTC Gains Over 11% in Two Weeks, LAUNCHCOIN Soars Over 5,500% Gate Research is a comprehensive blockchain and cryptocurrency research platform that provides readers with in-depth content, including technical analysis, trending insights, market reviews, industry research, trend forecasts, and macroeconomic policy analysis. **Disclaimer** Investing in the cryptocurrency market involves high risk. Users are advised to conduct independent research and fully understand the nature of the assets and products before making any investment decisions. Gate is not responsible for any losses or damages arising from such investment decisions. Gate Team May 23, 2025 **Gateway to Crypto** Trade over 3,500 cryptocurrencies safely, quickly, and easily on Gate **Take Action Now** Sign up and claim up to $10,000 in welcome rewards Invite friends and earn a 40% commission **Stay Connected** Visit Gate's official website Download the Gate App | Desktop Follow us on X (Twitter) to get more bonuses Join our Telegram community to discuss trending topics Engage with our global community for the latest insights **Transparency & Security** Check our 100% Proof of Reserves

BTC Gains Over 11% in Two Weeks, LAUNCHCOIN Soars Over 5,500%｜Gate Research