Macro Trends

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC fluctuated between $99,000 and $92,600, repeatedly testing resistance levels in its upward movement. ETH displayed an ascending triangle convergence pattern, with significant resistance near $3,540. Gate.io's quantitative fund achieved a record-breaking annualized return in the industry. Runes' transaction share on the Bitcoin network fell to a new low. The BIO Protocol community proposed "Bridge BIO to Solana". Investors should monitor upcoming significant token unlocks for SUI, OP, and ZETA from public blockchains next week. Additionally, the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation will take effect on December 30.

Explore Japan's leading role in the Web3 revolution with an in-depth analysis of the latest developments in Japan’s Web3 landscape for 2024. This article examines the evolution of Web3 from social-political, corporate challenges, and individual user needs perspectives. It highlights how Japan is driving Web3 technology adoption through legal frameworks, tax reforms, and regulatory changes, showcasing Web3 applications across finance, gaming, and real estate. Gain a comprehensive view of Japan's pivotal role on the global Web3 stage.

From the evolution of stablecoins as a financial backbone to advancements in scalable infrastructure and high-performance blockchains, the ecosystem is now ready to support real-world applications. After years of anticipation, we believe 2025 will mark the beginning of blockchain’s true adoption phase, with Asia at the forefront, catalyzing a fair and transparent global distributed ledger.

Gate Research Daily Report: In the past 24 hours, BTC rose by 3.93%, showing signs of a bottoming rebound. ETH increased by 3.31%, maintaining an upward trend. The total value locked (TVL) of Real World Assets (RWA) surpassed $8.2 billion, setting a new all-time high. Decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume on the Solana blockchain once again exceeded $100 billion, continuing to lead the market. The Base Network's active addresses have surged over 40-fold year-to-date. Gate Group has officially entered the Japanese market by acquiring Coin Master. MicroStrategy plans a significant stock expansion to support its Bitcoin strategy, increasing Class A shares to 10.3 billion. Gasp has launched its Alpha version and first DEX while announcing a GASP token airdrop plan to attract community participation.

The blockchain investment market is trending back towards community-based funding after going through phases of ICOs and VC-led private markets. This shift is occurring because there has been growing resistance to VCs investing at relatively low prices, then listing tokens at high valuations and selling them to retail investors.

An in-depth exploration of the current state of the cryptocurrency market in Southeast Asia, analyzing the characteristics of on-chain fund flows, potential financial risks, and their connections to illicit industries. The report also provides recommendations such as strengthening regulations, improving users' risk awareness, and promoting technological innovation.

While the SocialFi sector in 2024 is smaller compared to others, the strong viral potential and appeal of social projects may draw renewed global interest. This report analyzes 2024 SocialFi market performance, covering aspects like market size, user growth, key project performance, token trends, and funding conditions.

Gate Research Daily Report: ETH has bottomed out and rebounded, with its price rising by 4.93% over the past 24 hours; Bitcoin remains weak with slight price fluctuations and a small decline. Former President Trump announced that former football player Hines will serve as the Executive Director of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Digital Assets. Total BTC options open interest has fallen to $38.88 billion, with $20 billion worth of options set to expire on the 27th. The DeSci protocol Bio Protocol has released its roadmap for Q1 2025. The dYdX community has voted to approve a $4 million DEP funding plan. Avalon Labs, a company focused on the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem, completed a $10 million Series A funding round. The decentralized stablecoin issuance platform Usual also raised $10 million in a Series A funding round.

This paper presents a pair of related arguments against the interpretation (and expansion) of Section 1960(b)(2) put forth by the government in the Tornado Cash prosecution.

This article analyzes funding trends across various verticals, focusing on capital flows in infrastructure, DeFi, and AI. Through an examination of the correlation between TGEs and market sentiment, it reveals how investors adjust their strategies to navigate current uncertainties.

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.