Four drivers to watch for Bitcoin and crypto during May 18–22

Crypto markets reversed sharply over the weekend, erasing nearly three weeks of gains as selling intensified. The May 18–22 calendar features U.S. housing and labor data, Fed communications including FOMC minutes, and Nvidia earnings on Wednesday—events that could sway risk assets. Bitcoin slipped under $77,000 in Asian hours, while total crypto market value dropped about $130 billion to $2.64 trillion and Ether fell 2.4% to $2,100.