Macro Trends

This article reviews the ten-year journey of the cryptocurrency market, exploring the evolution of token issuance models, from mining to one-click token creation. It analyzes the impact of innovations like DeFi and NFTs on the market, and delves into the dominant roles of Solana and Base chains in new token issuance. The article also highlights the opportunities and challenges brought by diversified issuance methods.

Gate Research Daily Report: September 29, BTC and ETH experienced slight pullbacks, dropping by 0.62% and 0.83% over 24 hours, respectively. If they break through resistance levels, further gains are possible. U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs saw net inflows of $494.2 million and $58.65 million, respectively, with Bitcoin spot ETFs marking their seventh consecutive day of net inflows. BlackRock's Ethereum ETF assets have surpassed $1 billion. Over the past week, USDC circulation increased by approximately 700 million tokens, bringing the total circulation to 36.2 billion tokens. Additionally, 68% of ETH addresses are now in a profitable position.

The 2024 Asia Blockchain Summit (ABS) is a significant event in the global blockchain and Web3 field, attracting over 13,000 participants, including blockchain industry leaders from more than 30 countries. This summit not only discusses blockchain applications in finance and voting systems but also showcases innovative applications from Web2 giants like ASUS and FamilyMart convenience stores. Additionally, public chains such as Solana and TON introduced their technological developments and innovation trends. ABS provides participants with opportunities for in-depth exchanges and promotes the growth and cooperation of the global blockchain ecosystem while demonstrating the integration of traditional and emerging technologies.

Gate Research Daily Report: September 27, BTC and ETH performed strongly, rising by 3.19% and 2.01% respectively over the past 24 hours. BTC is currently testing the $66,000 resistance level. The U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF saw a net inflow of $366 million yesterday, while the U.S. Ethereum spot ETF experienced a net outflow of $680,000. Most altcoins outperformed the broader market, with notable gains in the Cross-chain Communication, BRC-20, and Doge meme sectors. Avalanche launched a $40 million grant program, paving the way for the "Avalanche9000" upgrade. In the past 24 hours, only one project in the DEPIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks) sector announced a funding round, raising $10.8 million.

For the past decade, we’ve been selling the dream that crypto will revolutionize the world, solving real-world problems and welcoming a massive influx of Web2 users into this bold new world. Let’s be honest, though— crypto hasn’t quite lived up to that promise. Instead, we’ve collectively morphed into thrill-seeking degenerates, hopping from one Ponzi scheme to another like a squirrel on espresso.

Gate Research Weekly Review and Outlook reports, BTC showed an upward trend this week, reaching a high of 64,812 before pulling back. The resistance level to watch is $64,800. This week, Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $352 million, while Ethereum ETFs experienced a net outflow of $69.76 million. The total market cap of stablecoins increased by 0.65%, indicating further inflow of off-market incremental funds. Hamster Kombat released its roadmap, planning to launch a dedicated advertising network with revenue used for token buybacks. PayPal will allow U.S. business customers to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrencies. The Base network's Total Value Locked (TVL) surpassed $1.9 billion, reaching a new all-time high. Truflation suffered a hacker attack, resulting in a loss of approximately $5 million.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 25, BTC price rose 2.24% in 24 hours to about $64,361, reaching a resistance level of $64,500. Total net inflow for Bitcoin spot ETFs was $136 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs saw $62.51 million in inflows. For each 50 basis points drop in interest rates, Tether and Circle could lose $488 million and $144 million in annual revenue, respectively. The SEC has settled with TrueCoin LLC and TrustToken Inc. regarding the stablecoin TrueUSD. Additionally, Banana Gun will fully compensate 11 users who lost $3 million in a recent security incident, and Wintermute has proposed the issuance of 250 million ARB tokens.

Gate Research Daily: September 24, Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a 24-hour price decline of 1.44%, currently trading at $63,074. Sectors such as account abstraction, decentralized identity, and cat-themed memes are experiencing strong upward trends. The total net inflow for Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S. is $4.56 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs have a total net outflow of $79.21 million. Lombard has minted 5,861 LBTC, with a total market capitalization of $368 million. The decentralized gaming platform Treasure DAO is set to launch the Treasure Layer2 network based on the ZKSync ecosystem. Three projects have publicly announced funding, raising over $6 million, focusing on infrastructure and DeFi sectors.

The theory of Bitcoin cycles, especially its correlation with Bitcoin halving events, has long been regarded as an important tool for predicting Bitcoin price movements. Historically, Bitcoin halving has often led to price increases; however, the current market performance and the factors behind it suggest that the effectiveness of this theory may be weakening. This article will review the four Bitcoin cycles from 2011 to 2024 and delve into the market changes of the current cycle.

The current crypto market faces multiple challenges, including industry stagnation, a bubble economy, and a lack of liquidity. While the introduction of ETFs brings short-term benefits, it is not a long-term solution to the market's fundamental issues. Low liquidity in the primary market, overvaluation, and a lack of innovative narratives have made it difficult for capital to drive significant market growth. In this context, the market needs true innovation and breakthroughs to usher in a new bull market in the future.

Gate Research Daily: September 23, Bitcoin (BTC) is consolidating around the $64,000 level, with similar trends seen in Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL). Market sentiment remains optimistic, with the majority of BTC and ETH contracts showing a bullish bias. Last Friday, Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $170 million, while Ethereum ETFs experienced a $6 million outflow. However, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF holdings reached an all-time high. Plume Network plans to tokenize approximately $1.25 billion in real-world assets by Q4. Solana Mobile officially named its second-generation smartphone "Seeker," with over 140,000 units pre-sold. The SEC has approved options contracts related to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF for Nasdaq listing.

Gate Research Weekly Review and Outlook reports: BTC may be affected by a 50 basis point interest rate cut, breaking through $62,500 with resistance at $63,000. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are in a net inflow state overall. The total market cap of stablecoins has increased for several consecutive weeks, with further inflow of incremental funds from outside the market. The Federal Reserve announced a 50 basis point reduction in the target range for the federal funds rate. The Trump family's cryptocurrency project, World Liberty Finance, was recently launched. The ARB chain DeFi project DeltaPrime suffered an attack, losing approximately $4.5 million.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges and opportunities faced by the Web3 space in achieving mass adoption, with a particular focus on the efforts and results of the Telegram and TON ecosystem in attracting users, offering low-barrier experiences, and establishing sustainable business models. By comparing the successful case of WeChat Mini Programs, the article suggests improvements for the TON ecosystem in areas such as product-market fit, user acquisition strategies, and support for commercial services. The aim is to offer strategic guidance for projects in the Web3 space to achieve mass adoption.

MiCA is expected to become the GDPR of cryptocurrency, a widely adopted regulatory standard around the world, but that’s not a foregone conclusion yet. It is undeniable that MiCA will have a significant impact on their crypto-asset frameworks in other jurisdictions, especially those with less experience in financial regulation and supervision.

A practical guide to transitioning from Web2 to Web3 careers, this article explores how to successfully enter the crypto space by gaining in-depth knowledge of specific verticals, actively participating in community activities, accumulating relevant experience, and demonstrating an understanding of tokenomics. It offers insights on building connections within the Web3 space, staying adaptable and continuously learning, and evaluating potential employers' funding stages and team sizes, aiming to help readers find the right opportunities and positioning in this emerging industry.