Macro Trends

Gate Research Daily Report: December 11 notes a short-term downtrend in BTC prices, with key support at $91,111 and resistance at $99,000. Caution is advised regarding technical level breakouts amid market fluctuations. While market sentiment for BTC and ETH remains stable, it leans bearish, with liquidations predominantly affecting long positions. ETH ETF holdings have surpassed Layer 2 solutions, reflecting a mix of institutional preference and technological potential. The crypto market shows significant sector divergence, with the RWA and NFT sectors leading gains. Microsoft shareholders voted against a Bitcoin investment proposal. Meanwhile, El Salvador and Argentina have signed an agreement to collaborate on advancing the cryptocurrency industry. Additionally, the Magic Eden $ME airdrop has launched to enthusiastic market reception.

This article summarizes 11 innovative trends in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space for 2025 and their potential impact on future technology and society.

The declaration of martial law triggered a massive sell-off on local cryptocurrency exchanges. The sell-off totaled approximately $33.3 billion. Bitcoin's price dropped to $62.3K, and the local market briefly recorded the highest trading volume globally.

With the end of the elections, Trump's return to power, and the Republican Party's control of all three branches, 2024 is already a certainty. So, will the cryptocurrency market experience a smooth ride from 2025 to 2026? This article analyzes from political, legislative, macroeconomic, and trend perspectives.

Gate Research Daily Report:December 9 As of December 9, Bitcoin's price has been fluctuating within a narrow range around $100,000, with the market maintaining a balance between long and short positions. The total net inflow for Bitcoin spot ETFs was $377 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $83.76 million. The "altcoin season" may have arrived, as the market capitalization of tokens other than Bitcoin and Ethereum has exceeded 30%. The total value locked (TVL) in liquidity staking protocols has reached $70.9 billion. The Cat-Themed, Privacy Coins, and The Boy's Club sectors saw changes of +7.0%, +6.2%, and +4.2%, respectively. Trump has stated that he does not plan to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and the probability of a rate cut by the Fed in December exceeds 83%. Interlace completed a $10 million Series B1 funding round, with participation from Bitrock Capital, Robinhood, and others.

Gate Research Daily Report: BTC price has been fluctuating in recent days, with a 3.29% drop in the past 24 hours, as both bulls and bears fiercely compete. Altcoins saw broad declines, with Layer2, DeFi, and meme sectors falling by more than 10%. The total liquidation amount across the network reached $1.79 billion, with long positions accounting for $1.62 billion. Russian lawmakers have proposed the creation of a national Bitcoin reserve to counter economic sanctions. Last week, digital asset investment products recorded a net inflow of $3.85 billion, setting a record for the largest single-week inflow in history. Bitcoin lending platform Lava raised $10 million in Series A funding. Magic Eden will begin airdrop claims on December 10.

This report adopts a dual perspective—blockchain and scholarly resource sharing—to conduct a comprehensive analysis of SciHub’s historical background, the personal journey of its founder Alexandra Elbakyan, the platform’s developmental milestones, and its profound impact on the academic publishing industry. Additionally, it focuses on the end of 2024, a period when the concept of decentralized science (DeSci) gained prominence, prompting SciHub to deeply integrate $scihub token with blockchain technology. This integration encompassed official recognition, 2/2 multi-signature governance, the establishment of three core visions, long-term donation plans, risk warnings, as well as explorations into how social media sentiment interacts with token price movements.

South Korea's cryptocurrency market attracts global attention due to high trading volumes and broad participation. in global cryptocurrency trading volume. Kimchi premium is derived from aggressive buying by domestic investors in a limited market environment. It serves as a meaningful indicator for understanding the Korean market.

Where there are people, there are communities. But in the Web3 world, which is closer to money, the community is even more ruthless. This article will use the first-person perspective to reflect on the past seven years of the cryptocurrency world. "We will reflect on where we stand today and why we are still moving forward in this field."

Gate Research's latest report, November 2024 Cryptocurrency Market Review, analyzes market trends, on-chain data, hot topics, security incidents, funding activity, and upcoming events, offering a deep dive into the crypto market and key industry trends.

This article unveils the dawn of a new financial era, where the convergence of cryptocurrencies, DeFi, AI, and social media is reshaping traditional finance and driving a transformative revolution. As assets migrate on-chain, wealth shifts, and a new generation of investors emerges, the global financial order is gradually being disrupted. While the path to reform is fraught with challenges, the opportunities are unprecedented—those bold enough to explore will stand at the forefront of this wealth explosion, leading the future.

Gate Research Daily Report( December 4): In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin (BTC) has increased by 0.12%, but due to political turmoil in South Korea, its price briefly dropped below $94,000. Currently, there are six cryptocurrencies with a market capitalization exceeding $100 billion, led by BTC, ETH, and XRP. Bitcoin long-term holders have reduced their positions to a new low, reflecting increased confidence among holders. Paul Atkins, the leading candidate for SEC Chairman under the Trump administration, has been reported to be unwilling to accept the position. Bitcoin is also facing the upcoming UASF proposal, which may lead to a split within the community. Additionally, Union Labs has completed a $14 million Series A funding round, with investments from Gumi Cryptos Capitals, Longhash Ventures, and others.

Southeast Asia showcases diverse crypto use cases. Singapore is leading in stablecoin adoption and merchant services, the Philippines is focusing on play-to-earn games and remittances, and Vietnam is prioritizing P2P exchanges.

As we step into 2025, we continue to summon Ether's Phoenix through the evolution of Retroactive Public Goods Funding. This post outlines our plan to improve the Retro Funding mechanism, as well as the proposed scope of contributions Retro Funding will reward in 2025, with the end goal of more effectively and accurately rewarding those creating the impact on the Superchain.

Gate Research Weekly Report: Bitcoin saw an upward trend this week, rising 8.39% to $100,550, breaking through $100,000 to reach a new all-time high. Support levels should be monitored for potential pullbacks. Over the past 7 days, ETH price increased by 6.16% to $3,852.58, currently in an upward channel with key breakthrough levels to watch. Grayscale has applied to convert its Solana Trust into a spot ETF. Bitcoin's new ATH coincided with surging Coinbase premiums, indicating strong buying power from U.S. market participants. Multiple projects secured funding this week across various sectors including infrastructure, totaling $103 million.