In May 2025, Coinbase made history as the first crypto-native company to be included in the S&P 500, marking a pivotal moment for the broader cryptocurrency industry. This article offers a comprehensive analysis of the market reaction, the symbolic and practical significance of this milestone, and its potential impact on Bitcoin’s short-term (through 2025) and long-term (through 2028) price trajectory. Featuring commentary from industry leaders like Michael Saylor, the piece also traces Bitcoin’s historical boom-bust cycles and explores how halving events, institutional adoption, and macroeconomic conditions may influence its future. Coinbase’s S&P 500 debut is more than a stock reshuffle — it signals crypto’s deepening integration into the global financial system.
5/17/2025, 12:49:37 PM