Macro Trends

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BTC and ETH prices experienced a decline over the weekend, with BTC dropping below $70,000. The S&P 500 index rose by 0.41%, the Nasdaq increased by 0.80%, and the Dow Jones gained 0.69%. In the U.S., Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs saw net outflows of $54.94 million and $10.93 million, respectively. Bitcoin's market share reached 60.5%, marking a nearly three-year high. Radiant Capital has resumed its lending market on the Base network. Between November 1 and 4, three projects announced funding, totaling over $9 million.

Local virtual asset service providers (VASP) have formed a self-regulatory organization, and the government has eased its stance on blockchain technology. Major corporations are now adopting blockchain, which is driving market growth. This report examines trends in Taiwan’s Web3 market and explores whether Taiwan can genuinely become a “blockchain island.”

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.

Bitcoin’s price dropped 2.84% over the past 24 hours to $70,303, facing potential short-term resistance at $69,500 as bulls and bears contend for control. MicroStrategy announced a significant $42 billion Bitcoin investment plan to expand its reserves. Meanwhile, the U.S. Treasury suggested replacing stablecoins with a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to enhance stability. Canary Capital applied for a Solana spot ETF, joining traditional financial firms in expanding crypto offerings. Additionally, USDT circulation surpassed $120 billion, up 30% since the beginning of the year, reflecting strong demand.

This article explores the convergence of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence and its impact on future technological development. While cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are not essential to every layer of the AI tech stack, they can play a key role in areas such as distributed capabilities, verification, censorship resistance, and native payment channels.

Gate Research’s weekly report: BTC and ETH showed strong performance this week, rising by 8.53% and 5.30%, respectively. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is collaborating with the central banks of Brazil and Thailand on cross-border tokenization projects. The New York Stock Exchange has submitted Rule 8.800-E change and Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund listing application to the US SEC. Lido V3's lending volume has exceeded $1 billion. sUSD was well-received by the market upon launch, with deposits surpassing $10 million within the first hour. This week, a total of 16 projects announced funding, raising a combined $110 million, covering various fields including infrastructure, DeFi, and gaming applications.

In this article, we’ll dive into the features and concerns of newly launched stablecoins, and how they differ from existing stablecoins. We will also analyze the growth potential of the stablecoin market compared to the traditional foreign exchange market.

In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin rose by 3.99%, reaching $72,738, while Ethereum increased by 2.79%, now at $2,639. In U.S. markets, the S&P 500 gained 0.16%, the Nasdaq rose 0.98%, and the Dow Jones dropped 0.36%. U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs saw net inflows of $870 million and $7.65 million, respectively. Total open interest for Bitcoin futures globally surpassed $43 billion, marking a record high. Circle also announced a new fee structure for large USDC redemptions, charging between 0.03% and 0.1% for redemptions exceeding $15 million to mitigate revenue pressures.

Gate Research Daily Report (October 29): In the past 24 hours, BTC has increased by 2.84%, approaching the $72,000 resistance level. The Total Value Locked (TVL) on Solana’s decentralized exchange Jupiter has reached a new high, and the market capitalization of Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) has exceeded $5 billion. Base protocol fees have surpassed $23 million. Phantom wallet experienced a temporary outage due to the Grass airdrop, and Circle has released a privacy framework for ERC-20 tokens. Additionally, Elon Musk’s PAC activities are now facing a lawsuit.

On October 28, the price of BTC increased by 0.91% over the past 24 hours, currently standing at $67,789, while ETH dropped by 0.23% to $2,476. The S&P 500 index fell by 0.03%, the Nasdaq rose by 0.56%, and the Dow Jones declined by 0.61%. Since July 1, Farcaster’s cumulative revenue has exceeded $2 million, but it grew by only $340,000 in the past four months, reaching $2.34 million. On October 26, the Layer 2 network Base saw single-day stablecoin trading volume surpass $18.1 billion. On October 24, tokens issued by Pump.fun recorded daily trading volumes exceeding $2 billion on the Solana DEX.

This article explores the ongoing innovation and competition within the re-staking ecosystem, suggesting that the ecosystem may undergo significant changes in the coming years, revealing more innovations and opportunities.

GameFi has long been a strong bet for driving adoption. However, over time, the bottlenecks have become more apparent. Here's my summary of Delphi's "Mid Year Gaming Review" report.

Gate Research Institute Daily: On October 25th, the price of BTC rose by 2.29% to $67,698 in the past 24 hours, with strong support at $65,500 and resistance at $68,500. It may consolidate at a high level in the short term. The total net inflow of Bitcoin spot ETF is $188 million, and the total net inflow of Ethereum spot ETF is $2.3 million. The US government address is suspected of being hacked, with $20 million worth of encrypted assets stolen. Microsoft urges shareholders to reject the proposal to diversify investments with Bitcoin. Cardano has completed integration with the smart contract platform BitcoinOS, unlocking Bitcoin liquidity for the DeFi ecosystem.

Gate Research Weekly Review and Outlook reports, this week, BTC and ETH showed weakness, declining by 1.4% and 3.3% respectively. BTC maintained a narrow trading range, while ETH continued its downward trend. Cybersecurity concerns intensified as a suspected Chinese-speaking North Korean hacker group conducted a large-scale infiltration of crypto practitioners' TG/X accounts. In positive developments, the Vietnamese government unveiled its ‘National Blockchain Strategy,’ aiming to establish 20 prominent blockchain brands by 2025. Uniswap introduced a cross-chain bridging feature, enabling direct asset transfers across nine networks. However, Tapioca DAO fell victim to a hacker attack, resulting in losses of approximately $4.4 million. Looking ahead, Celestia is set to unlock 175 million TIA tokens on October 30, with an estimated market cap of $1.08 billion, representing 80.45% of the circulating supply.