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On January 26, major crypto assets came under broad pressure as market risk appetite continued to contract. After an emotion-driven sell-off, BTC found support around $86,000 but remains below its medium-term moving averages, while ETH broke below its previous consolidation range, with volatility expanding noticeably. The Fear & Greed Index fell to 20, indicating the market is in an extreme fear zone. Meanwhile, mid- and small-cap tokens such as TAIKO, AUCTION, and BOB moved higher against the trend, driven by factors including technical upgrades, capital rotation, and supply constraints, highlighting localized sector rotation. On the narrative front, the SocialFi thesis is rapidly unwinding, with social tokens broadly down more than 90%; BTC payments are seeing accelerated offline adoption in Las Vegas; and while on-chain stablecoin settlement volumes continue to grow, their share of real-world payments remains relatively small.

Gate DEX BountyDrop is a one-stop hub that gathers the most popular airdrop projects, offering users a fast-track entry into interactive tasks.

By 2026, the Fidelity Bitcoin Spot ETF (FBTC) has established itself as a primary investment for institutional and retail investors alike. Ranked as the world’s second-largest Bitcoin ETF by assets under management, FBTC distinguishes itself among SEC-approved offerings through its exclusive self-custody approach via Fidelity Digital Assets and a highly competitive 0.25% fee structure. This article examines FBTC’s performance over the past two years and highlights key differences compared to peer products.

This week’s recap highlights mixed market dynamics as macro uncertainty and cautious sentiment weighed on major assets, while selective narratives and narrative-driven sectors showed resilience. Bitcoin and Ethereum traded with limited direction amid ETF flows and shifting risk appetite. The report also breaks down key ecosystem developments, institutional activity, and notable venture financings, offering a concise snapshot of evolving Web3 trends.

Article Insight: Dual Redemption in RWA, Backendization through Chain Abstraction, and the Rise of the Wishmaker Era—Blending Historical Perspective with Forward-Looking Vision.

The author not only outlines the cost reduction and scaling effects brought by parameter adjustments in Pectra, Fusaka, and Blob, but also uses data and specific attack techniques to reveal how fraud has been "whitewashed" as network adoption. This serves as a warning against blind metrics worship and security risks.

This article draws parallels between real-world scenarios like binary options hedging and the FlightRadar24 physical data oracle, and the faith-driven economy of the JJ Lin App. It reveals how the competition for information superiority and reliance on subjective judgment introduce significant risks.

In-Depth Analysis: RWA’s Dual Redemption, Chain Abstraction as Backend Infrastructure, and the Arrival of the Wishmaker Era—Blending Historical Perspective with Future Vision.

GTBTC is a BTC yield product developed by Gate. Its structured design delivers a 9.99% annualized return on BTC, allowing long-term holders to maximize asset efficiency without the need for frequent transactions.

Gate Safe is a multi-chain wallet built on MPC technology, designed to strengthen asset security through distributed key management and delayed settlement features. This article provides clear answers to essential usage and security concerns about Gate Safe.

Gate is introducing the ninth phase of its VIP Exclusive Airdrop Carnival. Users who trade and advance to VIP 5 or higher are eligible to participate. By meeting the designated contract trading volume, participants can share mystery token rewards valued at up to $30,000, distributed according to their VIP tier.

The suitability of contract trading for beginners remains a subject of ongoing debate. This article uses Gate Exchange as a case study to evaluate whether newcomers should select contract trading for their initial transaction, focusing on risk structure, functional complexity, and learning curve considerations.

Gate has introduced the AI Market Assistant, GateAI, engineered to prioritize market data integrity and information verifiability. Fully integrated into the core market and trading modules of the Gate App, GateAI clarifies market movements and trading workflows, enabling users to gain a clearer understanding of evolving market dynamics.

Gate TradFi has introduced a gold-themed trading event, offering access to traditional financial markets via contracts for difference (CFDs). Users can trade TradFi products using USDT and experience the price movements of traditional assets like gold directly within the familiar Gate App environment.

With gold and silver prices continuing to rise, Gate has introduced a dedicated Precious Metals USDT Perpetual Contracts section, providing 24/7 trading and an integrated risk management framework. This article examines the benefits and use cases of trading precious metals contracts on Gate from a user-centric perspective.