Gate Research Weekly Market Review and Outlook: Bitcoin continues to fluctuate this week, with short-term investor sentiment leaning towards pessimism. A significant downward revision of US non-farm payroll data, indicating a weak job market, has catalyzed expectations for interest rate cuts. Bitcoin ETFs see continuous net inflows, driven by strong institutional buying interest and increased off-exchange capital inflows, leading to higher USDT issuance. Sun Pump rapidly expands its market share, energizing the TRON ecosystem. The imminent launch of Fractal Bitcoin's mainnet has made the Bitcoin ecosystem narrative a market hotspot. This week's market funding primarily focused on infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and privacy security sectors.

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Gate Research Daily Report: On August 21, Bitcoin prices continued to fluctuate at low levels, with the Fear & Greed Index further declining, indicating a pessimistic market sentiment. Bitcoin ETFs saw consistent net inflows, signaling strong institutional buying interest, with significant off-market institutional funds entering the market. Tether minted an additional $2 billion in USDT, increasing the stablecoin's market capitalization. The Sumpump platform gained traction, with user numbers and platform revenue steadily rising. Gate Ventures, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center, launched a $100 million fund to accelerate the development of high-potential blockchain projects.