Macro Trends

Gate Research Daily Report: After experiencing a drop on Friday, the crypto market is consolidating at lower levels. Bitcoin (BTC) is currently priced at $95,349.2, while Ethereum (ETH) stands at $3,294.1. In December, Ethereum ETFs saw a massive inflow of $1.66 billion, accounting for 74% of the total inflows since inception, with institutional demand surging significantly. The NFT market saw a 35% increase in sales, with Ethereum leading the charge. Tether's net profit for 2024 is expected to exceed $10 billion, and the company has invested $775 million in Rumble. The Wormhole DAO is about to launch, driving W governance and staking incentives. DuckChain raised $5 million in funding, with investments from DWF Ventures, Oak Grove Ventures, and others, aiming to bring billions of Telegram users from off-chain to on-chain.

This report explores the methodology of the HKEX Index Series, its potential to build market trust, and its implications for trading and investment strategies in Asia's dynamic cryptocurrency landscape.

This year has been one of the most constructive for the crypto industry, with significant progress in price action, market-structure milestones, and pivotal shifts in the regulatory and political landscape. From the passage of FIT21 and the election of the first pro-crypto president to the successful launch of ETFs, we're witnessing a powerful convergence of capital, innovation, regulation, and renewed optimism.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of 10 predictions for the cryptocurrency market in 2025, including new price highs for major crypto assets, capital inflows into Bitcoin ETFs, Coinbase's growth potential, an IPO boom among crypto unicorns, the application of AI agents in the Meme coin sector, shifting government attitudes toward Bitcoin, and the impact of emerging crypto companies entering stock indices.

The AI Agent landscape is shifting rapidly—what’s hot today might cool off by next week. With new players emerging and established ones evolving, it’s easy to lose track of what matters. I’ve curated a list of top narratives, ecosystems, and agents worth watching right now. In Part 1, we’ll explore five major narratives that are driving the market forward.

Gate Research Daily Report: On December 20th, BTC and ETH saw a downward correction, with the market sentiment remaining stable. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs experienced net outflows, while altcoins like Terminal of Truths stood out with notable gains. The U.S. stock indices showed mixed performance, with spot gold slightly rising, and the Fear & Greed Index indicating a state of market greed. Popular tokens such as USUAL, FARTCOIN, and IDOODLES (Doodles Fraction Token) garnered attention in the market. Hyperliquid reached a new trading volume high, the SEC approved new ETFs, and Deutsche Bank predicted that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates. MetaMask expanded its payment card pilot, while projects like Kettle Finance secured funding and Plume Network offered airdrop opportunities.

2024 was a big year for crypto, full of exciting trends and moments that kept the community buzzing. From memecoins making headlines to real-world assets getting tokenized, the year was packed with stories that pushed blockchain into new territory. These top ten narratives capture the energy and innovation driving the crypto world forward.

Gate Research Weekly Review & Outlook: Fed projects two rate cuts in 2025, falling short of market expectations, leading to declines in crypto markets and global stocks. Gate.io ranks fourth globally in 24-hour spot trading volume, up 46.74% from the previous day. HYPE leads the DeFi sector with a 40% increase over the past seven days. Hong Kong's SFC grants licenses to four virtual asset trading platforms through expedited procedures. Clober DEX suffers contract vulnerability attack, losing approximately $500,000. Riot Platforms adds 667 BTC to holdings, bringing total position to $1.8 billion. Metars Genesis token faces major unlock of 10 million tokens next week, investors should monitor closely.

This article aims to understand the regulatory policies on cryptocurrency in major countries and regions around the world, including an analysis of responses and challenges to significant events. It explores how to address issues like blockchain anonymity, decentralization, and cross-border regulation to ensure compliance and security.

Gate Research Daily Report: On December 18, the price of BTC rose by 0.08% in the last 24 hours, while ETH fell by 2.33%. Ethena's TVL (Total Value Locked) surpassed $6 billion, setting a new all-time high. Ohio has proposed a Bitcoin Reserve Bill, recommending the state government to establish a Bitcoin Reserve Fund. The size of the US Bitcoin Spot ETF has now exceeded that of Gold ETF. The TON Foundation, in collaboration with EVAA Protocol, has launched a DeFi incentive program, offering 100,000 TON tokens to support ecosystem growth. Gate has also launched Coinhunt Plan #1, where users can trade popular coins like VANA and MOCA to share $15,000.

Gate Research Daily Report: BTC and ETH continue to show strong momentum, with prices repeatedly hitting new highs. Yesterday, a total of $371 million was liquidated, primarily from long positions. GAMESTOP saw a nearly 200% increase in a single day, leading the altcoin sector. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperliquid ranked in the top three for TVL (Total Value Locked) growth among major blockchains over the past 7 days, with increases of $3.09 billion, $2.22 billion, and $1.87 billion, respectively. MicroStrategy continues to accumulate Bitcoin, having purchased 15,350 BTC last week. Ripple will launch its USD stablecoin, RLUSD, on December 17. The user-generated content-driven open platform Nifty Island has launched an airdrop subscription event.

In Part II of my thesis, I’ll dive into four of the most promising subsectors in Crypto AI: Decentralised Compute: Training, Inference & GPU marketplaces, Data networks, Verifiable AI, AI Agents living on-chain. This piece represents the culmination of weeks of deep research and conversations with founders and teams across the Crypto AI landscape. It’s not designed to be an exhaustive deep dive into every sector—that’s a rabbit hole for another day.

This article explores digital asset institutionalization and "Old Money" market entry post-2024 U.S. election. It analyzes four key requirements for traditional financial institutions: compliance solutions, asset tokenization, custody/OTC services, and payment solutions. As regulations evolve, digital asset platforms will enable institutional market entry through secure, compliant infrastructure.

Many blockchain concept stock companies are experiencing strong growth, gaining significant attention and investment in the market. By incorporating blockchain technology, these companies have driven digital transformation and value creation, gradually becoming key players in the industry. We have closely monitored several stocks in this field and observed their increasingly impressive performance in the capital markets. With blockchain driving innovation, they are expected to see even greater development

Gate Research Daily Report: On December 16, the price of BTC rose by 2.85% in the past 24 hours, with the current price reaching $104,615.7, continuing to set new historical highs. Ethereum ETFs saw a net inflow of $855 million last week, marking a new record for weekly inflows. The Hyperliquid network's TVL (Total Value Locked) reached $4.401 billion, surpassing the Base network. Pump.fun has accumulated over $300 million in revenue, with a total token issuance of approximately 4.67 million. The FASB's fair value accounting rules have come into effect, accelerating the arrival of the era of corporate Bitcoin reserves. DWF Labs, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center, is driving the development of the Web3 ecosystem in the MENA region.