Macro Trends

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 10, Bitcoin fell to $79,733 and Ethereum to $1,535. Gate.io released its Q1 2025 report. Trump repealed crypto tax rules, marking the first official crypto legislation. Tokenized gold trading volume hit a two-year high. AVAX may gain mainstream ETF access, and top altcoins XCN, AERGO, and ZRC posted notable gains.

This article begins with the concept of social scalability, exploring why it is one of the core factors behind the long-term success of cryptocurrencies. It also provides a comparative analysis between the short-term success of centralized projects and the long-term potential of decentralized ones.

Gate Research (April 4–10, 2025) : This report provides a comprehensive analysis of key developments in the cryptocurrency market and the broader macroeconomic landscape. On April 10, Trump's suspension of tariffs triggered a broad-based rally in the markets, with U.S. equities and crypto assets rebounding simultaneously—Bitcoin surged past $82,000. On April 9, the SEC dropped its lawsuit against Ripple, coinciding with the launch of the first ETF linked to XRP. On April 8, South Korea's National Pension Service introduced blockchain management to pave the way for broader crypto asset adoption. On the same day, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission announced that it would allow staking services for spot virtual asset ETFs, with limits to enhance risk control. On April 6, the SEC began reviewing digital asset policies from the Biden era, signaling a potential move toward regulatory easing. On April 4, the U.S. March nonfarm payroll report significantly beat expectations, highlighting continued resili

Corporatization manifests through strategic M&As for vertical integration and IPOs for institutional entry. Web3 moves beyond experimental exploration toward mainstream acceptance of institutional standards.

In this article, we’ll examine how reflexivity operates in today’s fragmented market, explore why liquidity has become the silent killer of this cycle, and share insights on my personal market positioning in this environment.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC and ETH prices remained range-bound under the influence of tariff policy developments. Trump's announcement of a 90-day suspension on tariffs for most countries briefly lifted global market sentiment, with Bitcoin briefly surpassing $82,000 and demonstrating strengthened appeal as a hedge asset. Meanwhile, the SEC approved options trading for spot Ethereum ETFs, opening new channels for institutional investors to participate in the Ethereum ecosystem—potentially signaling deeper structural changes ahead. On the technical front, Bitcoin's average daily hashrate exceeded 1 Zetahash/s for the first time, marking a new high in both network security and decentralization. Filament Finance was hit by a security breach resulting in losses of over $570,000, exposing weaknesses in the security frameworks of emerging projects. Lastly, the Babylon blockchain is officially launching its mainnet today, potentially opening a new chapter for Bitcoin staking applications.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of nine major U.S. stock market bear markets over the past 50 years. It explores each bear cycle’s timeline, scale of decline, underlying causes, and turning points. The article distills essential strategies for navigating bear markets: avoid leverage, ensure downside resilience, build positions gradually, and maintain sufficient liquidity. It also emphasizes that market reversals typically require a triggering “event,” encouraging investors to seize opportunities when key signals—such as policy shifts or trade negotiations—emerge. Ultimately, the article concludes that the U.S. economic fundamentals remain strong, and bear markets may present valuable investment opportunities.

Gate Research Daily Report: The crypto market has continued to weaken amid ongoing volatility. BTC fell 5.51% to $75,017, while ETH dropped 10.67% to $1,417. Total borrowing volume on DeFi lending platforms plummeted by 23% in a week, with yields falling to just 2.66%—a near one-year low. Jupiter surpassed Pump.fun to become the highest-earning protocol on Solana, signaling accelerated structural shifts on-chain. Stablecoin daily active addresses exceeded 300,000, and on-chain trading volume rebounded to high levels, reflecting a growing risk-off sentiment among investors. Meanwhile, Trump's sweeping tariff policy takes effect, the U.S. Department of Justice dissolves its crypto enforcement team, and the XRP ETF officially launches. A cyclical correction driven by the interplay of regulation and macro factors is deepening.

This article investigates one of the largest crypto thefts in history, revealing how the Lazarus Group carried out a massive attack on Bybit. It explores the group's background, highlights other major security breaches affecting crypto exchanges, and explains common hacking techniques and laundering strategies. Practical tips are also provided to help users better protect their digital assets.

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 8, Bitcoin rebounded by 1.93% to $79,947, while Ethereum rose to $1,593. Since Trump took office, over $1.1 trillion in cryptocurrency market cap has evaporated. Stablecoins have been withdrawn from exchanges, with balances reaching a three-month low. Multicoin's assets under management surged by more than 50%, and Mantra has launched a $108 million fund to support RWA and DeFi startups. South Korea's pension system plans to introduce blockchain, and Hong Kong will offer spot ETF staking services to strengthen the compliance development of virtual assets.

Gate Research has released its latest report, "2025 Q1 Crypto Market Review," offering a comprehensive analysis of crypto market performance in the first quarter of 2025. The report covers market trends, on-chain data, key developments, security incidents, funding activity, and forward-looking insights—providing a deep dive into overall market behavior and emerging trends.

The draft of the STABLE Act provides an excellent glimpse into the United States’ approach to stablecoin regulation. This article will dive into the core elements of the bill and the underlying reasons, exploring its profound impact on the US and global digital asset industry.

In this short essay, I explore how crypto bull markets play out in two acts: Act 1, followed by an intermezzo of “mimetic crisis,” then Act 2, culminating in a “sacrificial crisis.”

Crypto loves to talk about transparency, but most projects only publish metrics when it suits their narrative.

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 7, Bitcoin dropped 5.22% to $78,236, while Ethereum fell 12.13% to $1,601. Aave's cumulative borrowing interest on Ethereum surpassed $1 billion. Solana's total value locked (TVL) reached 53.8 million SOL, marking its highest level since 2023. In March, most major DeFi protocols experienced sharp revenue declines, but Sky stood out with notable growth. Meanwhile, newly announced U.S. tariff policies triggered a global market shake-up, accelerating sell-offs across both traditional and crypto markets. Lens Chain officially launched its mainnet, offering a scalable and modular foundation for decentralized social applications. The SEC also initiated a review of digital asset policies introduced under the Biden administration, potentially signaling a move toward more relaxed regulation.