Macro Trends

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 11, BTC price dropped 2.92% to 80,226 USD, while ETH price fell 9.62% to 1,867.95 USD. The crypto market evaporated $1.3 trillion, marking the largest quarterly pullback in history. The market capitalization of stablecoins rose to $227.17 billion, reaching an all-time high. The Thailand SEC approved USDT for compliant trading, marking a key step in digital asset regulation. Movement submitted a MOVE ETF application, with the Mainnet Beta launch driving ecosystem growth. The SEC has shifted to a crypto-friendly stance and may withdraw the exchange registration requirement.

The article provides practical strategies and advice for investors in a complex and ever-changing market through conversations with investment experts. It offers profound insights on both adjusting traditional portfolios and cautiously evaluating emerging areas such as cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence.

This article explores the economic background of tariff policies, historical lessons, and their potential impact on the U.S. financial markets and crypto assets. Amid the accelerating trend of de-dollarization, if crypto assets can maintain true decentralization, they may gain new geopolitical premiums in the global financial game. Forward the Original Title: “Trump Economics #5 | From Tariffs to Crypto Reserves: What Kind of Game Is Trump Playing?”

February 2025 was a dynamic month for blockchain and crypto, with significant events shaping the industry. Key projects like Ethereum, Metamask, SMID-96, Stackstone, and Hyperliquid saw major developments, including platform launches, service expansions, token issuances, feature rollouts, mainnet activations, fee voting, and mining activities. These advancements highlight ongoing innovation, foster technological and community growth, and provide fresh momentum for the industry’s expansion.

If there is no innovation / Narrative in 2025, I believe the market will have 2 directions: 1. New DeFi Innovation driven by the growing stablecoins market. 2. Pro-crypto policy that pumps "made in USA" crypto.

The article reveals various problems in the process of issuance, including unlocked capital pools, early jumping by insiders, and "rat warehouses". It also discusses the team operations and the collapse of market trust behind celebrity currency issuance. By comparing other cases of celebrity currency issuance, the article points out that this harvesting model is unsustainable and provides a profound warning to investors and celebrities.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 10, Bitcoin price dropped 3.62% to $82,454.3, and Ethereum price fell 4.98% to $2,071.02. Level TVL surpassed 80 million USD. Fulcrom TVL exceeded 18 million USD. The market cap of stablecoins on the Sui chain broke 600 million USD, setting a new all-time high. The White House stated that the United States will become a Bitcoin superpower, marking the beginning of a golden era. The Utah Senate passed the Bitcoin bill, but the reserve investment clause was removed. The Japanese government approved cryptocurrency brokerage business and stablecoin reforms.

This article examines Bitcoin’s journey toward becoming a recognized reserve asset, reviews legislative developments across various jurisdictions, explores the key drivers and obstacles influencing its adoption, and outlines three possible future scenarios.

Summing up the trip to Hong Kong, it was a major collapse of industry norms and also a formal written judgment on Ethereum. As the most successful entrepreneur in the industry, did he steer the industry's course well? Is he leading the industry toward nihilism?

This report summarizes the on-chain data situation for Web3 in February 2025. The cryptocurrency market experienced a pullback after reaching new highs, with some holders in a loss-making position. However, despite the market correction, ecosystem development continues to progress steadily. On February 6, the Berachain mainnet was officially launched. With its Proof of Liquidity (PoL) mechanism and three-token model, it quickly became a market focal point. As the Berachain ecosystem rapidly expands, the value of the $BERA token is reflected in trading activity. It is gradually becoming the core asset of ecosystem liquidity, driving on-chain applications and user growth.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 7, Bitcoin price dropped 4.97% to 87,612.3 USD, while Ethereum price fell 5.91% to 2,156.88 USD. Trump signed an executive order to formally establish the United States Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. Safe{Wallet} investigated the Bybit security incident and confirmed its connection to North Korean hacker group TraderTraitor. Japan's ruling party plans to reduce the cryptocurrency transaction tax rate to 20%. Aave's high-risk loans decreased by nearly $1 billion, indicating a market deleveraging trend. USDC Treasury newly minted 66.499 million USDC on the Ethereum blockchain, with circulation continuing to grow.

This article analyzes the first cryptocurrency executive order signed by Trump, covering its core content, the executing team, the timeline, and compares it with the policies of the Biden administration. It also delves into the future prospects and potential risks.

Gate Research has released its latest report, "Gate Research: February Cryptocurrency Market Review," summarizing and analyzing February's market trends, on-chain data, key events, security incidents, funding activity, and upcoming developments. This report provides deep insights into the overall performance of the crypto market and key industry trends.

Gate Research: In February 2025, a series of significant events unfolded—from the U.S. government announcing new tariffs on Mexico and Canada, to an Oklahoma legislator proposing the Bitcoin Freedom Bill, and 10 companies receiving approval to issue stablecoins under the MiCA regulatory framework in the EU. These developments reflect signs of economic recovery, shifts in the regulatory landscape, and the impact of policy uncertainty on the market, providing crucial insights into the current economic climate and future trends.

This week, BTC briefly rebounded to $95,000 before retesting the $81,500 support level, while ETH remained in a triangular consolidation pattern. Ripple established the National Cryptocurrency Association in the U.S., Aave introduced a token buyback program and activated its fee switch to optimize its economic model, and Pendle launched a Community Listing mechanism to enable a permissionless yield market. Berachain led capital inflows, securing the top position this week, while Pump.fun's February trading volume dropped 63% month-over-month. In the NFT market, Paradise topped the rankings with a seven-day trading volume exceeding 28,000 SOL.