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Gate Research Daily Report: On November 22, the cryptocurrency market demonstrated strong momentum, with BTC rising 4.31% and ETH surging 9.33% in the past 24 hours. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization reached an all-time high of $3.24 trillion. The Fear & Greed Index increased from 82 to 94, indicating the market remains in a state of greed. Ethereum's recent on-chain transaction volume surged to $7.13 billion, marking a yearly high. Progress on Solana's spot ETF approval has been smooth, driving SOL's price up nearly 7%. Stablecoin monthly inflows also hit a record high, potentially fueling Bitcoin's price rally. Additionally, Stripe and USDC entered the Aptos ecosystem, marking a new milestone in cross-chain payments and DeFi.

This paper explores Trump’s 2024 victory and its impact on the crypto market. His pro-crypto policies, Bitcoin ETF approval, and institutional support have driven price surges. Promises to ban CBDCs, support Bitcoin mining, and lower taxes position him as the first pro-crypto president, with Bitcoin projected to hit $100K by 2024’s end.

This week, Gate Research has curated a selection of noteworthy projects, including the Sonicx TikTok Mini App Web3 application, the Lisk Ethereum Layer 2 network, the Sui ecosystem domain project SuiNS, the Nodepay decentralized bandwidth-sharing network, and the SynFutures decentralized derivatives exchange. Each project is analyzed in detail, covering its core features, ecosystem advantages, airdrop activities, and participation methods. This selection aims to help users seize new market opportunities in a timely manner.

The latest weekly hot project roundup from Gate Research highlights the key developments in the blockchain industry from November 18 to November 21. Significant progress has been made in various sectors, including public blockchains, DeFi, and GameFi. Notably, in the public blockchain ecosystem, Chainlink launched the "Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE)" standard framework, Raydium achieved a record-high $11.31 million in fee revenue, and dYdX Unlimited officially launched, supporting permissionless markets. Additionally, Stripe and USDC joined the Aptos ecosystem, marking a new milestone for cross-chain payments and DeFi. These achievements highlight ongoing innovation in blockchain technology across multiple fields, offering users more application scenarios and development opportunities.

This week, BTC prices hit multiple new highs, reaching a 7-day peak of $94,643.6, with buying pressure continuing to strengthen. ETH showed relative weakness, with a weekly decline of 4.93%, remaining in a weak oscillating trend overall. Crypto asset management company Bitwise registered a Solana ETF in Delaware, USA, following its earlier application for an XRP ETF. USDT's market cap surpassed $130 billion, marking a historical high and reflecting increased capital inflow into the crypto market. Cryptocurrency lending platform Polter Finance suffered a hacker attack, resulting in a $12 million loss. Meanwhile, the crypto gambling platform Monkey Tilt completed a $30 million financing round, led by Pantera Capital.

Gate Research Daily Report(November 20) : BTC reached a new all-time high of $93,888. IBIT's first-day trading volume reached nearly $1.9 billion, with bullish options accounting for over 80% of the market. JUNO surged 273% in a single day, leading the altcoin sector. Meanwhile, the launch of the new token ELIZA by Andreessen Horowitz (ai16z) has sparked a "case sensitivity" debate within the community, intensifying tensions between autonomy and centralized control. The circulating supply of USDe has exceeded 3.3 billion tokens, reflecting rising market enthusiasm. Paxos has announced the acquisition of Membrane Finance to expand its presence in the European market. In other news, stablecoin company Noble has completed a $15 million Series A funding round led by Paradigm, further underscoring the growing importance of stablecoin infrastructure.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 19): After multiple rounds of Bitcoin price surges, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing sectoral rotations, with Ethereum and certain altcoins seeing compensatory growth. Over the past 24 hours, ETH rose by 4.26%, while BTC saw a more modest increase of 0.67%. Key segments such as DeSci, Sports, and Metaverse recorded impressive gains of 58.12%, 14.38%, and 13.94%, respectively. In an intriguing development, Vitalik Buterin visited a Thai zoo, sparking interest in the meme coin sector, with Ethereum-based MOO DENG leading the rally. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) options are slated to officially launch on Tuesday, November 19. Additionally, Bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital Holdings announced plans to issue $700 million in convertible notes, with part of the proceeds earmarked for purchasing Bitcoin.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 18): Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin's price has decreased by 0.79%, currently trading at $90,477, showing signs of consolidation at high levels. The net outflow from U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs is approximately $370 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs have seen a net outflow of $59.87 million. Bitcoin miners' reserves have continued to decline, dropping to around 1.8 million BTC, the lowest in three years. Meanwhile, the Total Value Locked (TVL) in the Sui ecosystem has surpassed $1.6 billion, setting a new all-time high. The DEXX platform experienced a security breach due to improper management of its official private key, resulting in a private key leak and total losses close to $20 million. Between November 15 and November 18, two projects announced successful funding rounds, raising over $2 million in total.

Gate Research Monthly Report: In October, the cryptocurrency market fluctuated between a total market capitalization of $2.2 trillion and $2.5 trillion, impacted by the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election results and geopolitical tensions. The market displayed a cautious, wait-and-see attitude. Solana saw a significant increase in daily active addresses, reaching 8.17 million on October 29, marking a month-on-month growth rate of 39.7%. The surge in MEME token trading likely contributed to the rise in on-chain active addresses. The Web3 industry attracted a total of 96 funding rounds, raising an impressive $793 million. Among these, the wallet and CeFi sectors were the most active, securing $210 million and $153 million, respectively.

Gate Research's latest October Web3 Industry Funding Report reveals that total Web3 financing in October reached $1.893 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 211.79% and a month-on-month growth of 324.26%. Stripe's $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge has become the largest acquisition in the cryptocurrency industry to date. The infrastructure sector secured the highest financing amount, followed by DeFi, underscoring investors' focus on underlying technology and financial innovation. The report also showcases key financing projects, including Bridge, Bluesky, Azra Games, OpenGradient, and Glow.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 15):On November 15, influenced by hawkish comments from Jerome Powell, the prices of cryptocurrency assets saw a significant pullback. The price of BTC dropped by 3.39%, falling below $87,000 at its lowest point. The price of ETH declined by 4.03%, reaching a low of $3,030. SuiNS surged approximately 635.58%, as high-potential investment projects continue to emerge within the Sui ecosystem. Solana's daily DEX trading volume reached 42%, setting a new all-time high. The number of nodes on Network 3 has surpassed that of Helium, ranking 5th globally in the DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) sector. Tether launched the Hadron platform, which simplifies the asset tokenization process and promotes financial inclusion. Wyden successfully completed a Series B funding round, raising over $16 million, with investors including FiveT Fintech, C3 VC Fund, and others.

The latest weekly hot project roundup from Gate Research highlights the outstanding performance of the public chain ecosystem, with breakthrough developments across multiple chains, including Solana's market share reaching a new high, Base's TVL reaching a record high, and ZetaChain’s collaboration with Google Cloud. Additionally, Immutable's new Passport pre-approved transaction feature allows users to seamlessly conduct transactions within games, enhancing the Web3 gaming experience. Coupled with Bio Protocol’s new sector financing and Robinhood’s relisting of several mainstream cryptocurrencies, these events collectively showcase the overall market's vibrancy.

This week, Gate Research has curated five noteworthy projects: TonVibe 2024 × TonSociety Hackathon, Blockscout Data Platform, Cytonic Multi-VM Blockchain, Colend Decentralized Lending Protocol, and Lumoz Modular Computing Platform. Each project is analyzed in detail, covering its core features, funding milestones, airdrop mechanisms, reward distribution, and participation steps. This selection aims to equip users with concise yet actionable insights into these promising projects and their potential market opportunities.

Gate Research Weekly Review & Outlook: This week, as Trump's key appointments take shape, Bitcoin (BTC) has surged to a record high of $93,000, marking its entry into the $90,000 era. The futures market shows strong bullish sentiment, with call options dominating 63.37% of open interest. The Zoo-Themed sector experienced a remarkable surge, posting a 430.5% increase over the past week. DeltaPrime suffered another attack, resulting in significant on-chain fund movements. In an interesting development, the government of Bhutan revealed its holdings of 12,574 Bitcoins, valued at over one-third of the country's GDP. On the funding front, 19 projects successfully raised a total of $139.55 million this week.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 13):Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a short-term price correction after reaching new highs, with increased volatility due to profit-taking. This may lead to a period of consolidation in the market. Investors are increasingly optimistic that Bitcoin will break the $100,000 mark by year-end, with strong bullish sentiment evident in the options market. Bitcoin has also surpassed silver to become the 8th largest asset globally by market capitalization. On the Ethereum front, Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake proposed a consensus layer upgrade called Beam Chain, designed to improve scalability and performance. Additionally, the Solana Radar Hackathon revealed its winning projects, highlighting the innovative development within the Solana ecosystem.