Macro Trends

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 22, BTC and ETH showed a volatile upward trend, with BTC currently priced at $105,997.4. Solana's stablecoin market capitalization surpassed $10 billion, growing by 69.5% in the past 7 days. MicroStrategy acquired 11,000 bitcoins, bringing its total holdings to 461,000 bitcoins. Hyperliquid's 24-hour trading volume exceeded $22 billion, with its open interest reaching $4.7 billion. Bitcoin mining company MARA Holdings is committed to bringing its strategic Bitcoin reserve program to all 50 U.S. states and the federal government.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the current state and trends in cryptocurrency security in 2024. We will review major security incidents from this year, analyzing attackers' common methods, targets, and resulting losses. We will also examine historical case studies and draw lessons from them. Furthermore, the article looks ahead to future challenges and opportunities in cryptocurrency security, and explores how regulatory authorities and industry participants can work together to address these challenges and build a more secure and reliable cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 21, Raydium fees hit an all-time high of $32.42 million. B² TVL surpassed $380 million, also setting a new historical peak. Digital asset investment products saw inflows of $2.2 billion last week, with $2 billion of that coming from U.S. funds. President-elect Trump nominated Caroline Pham as the acting chair of the CFTC. World Liberty increased its holdings of various crypto assets by over $51 million. The Ethereum Foundation will allocate 50,000 ETH to participate in the DeFi ecosystem, with test transactions already conducted on Aave.

Feng shui and cryptocurrency, seemingly unrelated fields, actually have wonderful commonalities. Feng shui is the wisdom of ancient China, teaching people how to harmonize with nature and avoid misfortune. Cryptocurrency, on the other hand, is a product of modern technology, representing innovation, change, and unlimited possibilities for the future. In the volatile cryptocurrency market, feng shui can help us better understand market cycles, grasp investment rhythms, and make wise decisions.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 20, Solana's price and TVL both reached historic highs. Meteora's daily trading volume surpassed $8 billion. World Liberty Financial increased its holdings by 4,653 ETH. Tether partnered with LayerZero to launch the cross-chain stablecoin USDT0. Trump announced a plan to sign an executive order extending TikTok's showdown deadline.

This article provides an in-depth exploration of the latest developments in U.S. states pushing for the establishment of Bitcoin reserves. It reveals the economic and political motivations behind this trend, and introduces specific proposals from Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Hampshire, and North Dakota. The article analyzes the potential impacts of these proposals and the motivations of the legislators involved.

Despite challenges in the past, DePin has demonstrated why, as an abstract idea, it can quickly build out powerful networks. The demand side has been tough, but this is something that good execution and useful products solve in a meaningful way.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 17, the price of BTC increased by 0.77% over the past 24 hours. The price of ETH decreased by 1.55% during the same period. Tonstakers' TVL surpassed $326 million, setting a new all-time high. Over 30% of Ethereum validators have expressed support for increasing the block gas limit. SOL's market capitalization overtook BNB, reclaiming the fifth position. XRP futures open interest reached a record high of $7.7 billion. Swiss state-owned bank PostFinance AG expanded its services by launching staking offerings. Puffer Finance released its Q2 update, introducing a community-driven reward system.

One of the challenges Ethereum faces is the growing historical data bloat and protocol complexity over time. The primary goals of The Purge are to reduce client storage requirements by minimizing or eliminating the need for each node to permanently store all historical records, and even the final state; and to reduce protocol complexity by removing unnecessary features.

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.”

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, Bitcoin (BTC) showed a V-shaped recovery, reaching the $100,000 mark. In regulatory news, U.S. Senators made digital asset framework legislation a priority for the 119th Congress. Saga formed key partnerships with Virtuals and Eliza Labs to develop Metropolis, a cross-chain AI agent protocol. In technical developments, Pyth Network launched its ultra-low latency oracle, Pyth Lazer, while Solayer achieved a new total value locked (TVL) record of $434M. The Stuttgart Stock Exchange reported that cryptocurrency trading now accounts for approximately 25% of its revenue. Looking ahead, ONDO is scheduled to unlock tokens valued at $2.41B on January 18th.

This article analyzes four major U.S. stock indices (DJIA, S&P 500, NASDAQ Composite, and SOX), covering their composition, calculation methods, volatility, and returns. By examining each index's strengths and limitations across different market conditions, and considering current trends like tech dominance and inflation, it helps investors better understand the U.S. stock market and make informed investment decisions.

Gate Research (January 11-17, 2025) – This report provides a comprehensive analysis of important developments in both the cryptocurrency market and macro economy. The U.S. New York Fed's 1-year inflation expectations for December came in at 3%, up from the previous 2.97%. The U.S. December PPI annual rate recorded 3.3%, below market expectations of 3.4%. The U.S. December unadjusted CPI annual rate was 2.9%, meeting market expectations of 2.9%.

Multicoin Capital highlights key trends for 2025: DeFi innovations improve capital efficiency, meme coins combine gambling and social elements, and platforms like DFlow enhance financial transparency. Asset issuance and trading are decoupled, and tools like Fuse Wallet lower yield barriers. Blockchain reshapes Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) with Squads, while stablecoins reduce transaction costs, driving open finance and economic growth. These trends push blockchain towards a more efficient and inclusive financial system.

This article will delve into the concept of Bitcoin strategic reserves and the market impact after their implementation. It will analyze the expected implementation timeline, compare them with traditional strategic reserves, assess potential risks, and explore their adoption trends globally.