Macro Trends

As we step into 2025, we continue to summon Ether's Phoenix through the evolution of Retroactive Public Goods Funding. This post outlines our plan to improve the Retro Funding mechanism, as well as the proposed scope of contributions Retro Funding will reward in 2025, with the end goal of more effectively and accurately rewarding those creating the impact on the Superchain.

Southeast Asia showcases diverse crypto use cases. Singapore is leading in stablecoin adoption and merchant services, the Philippines is focusing on play-to-earn games and remittances, and Vietnam is prioritizing P2P exchanges.

Gate Research Daily Report( December 4): In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin (BTC) has increased by 0.12%, but due to political turmoil in South Korea, its price briefly dropped below $94,000. Currently, there are six cryptocurrencies with a market capitalization exceeding $100 billion, led by BTC, ETH, and XRP. Bitcoin long-term holders have reduced their positions to a new low, reflecting increased confidence among holders. Paul Atkins, the leading candidate for SEC Chairman under the Trump administration, has been reported to be unwilling to accept the position. Bitcoin is also facing the upcoming UASF proposal, which may lead to a split within the community. Additionally, Union Labs has completed a $14 million Series A funding round, with investments from Gumi Cryptos Capitals, Longhash Ventures, and others.

This article unveils the dawn of a new financial era, where the convergence of cryptocurrencies, DeFi, AI, and social media is reshaping traditional finance and driving a transformative revolution. As assets migrate on-chain, wealth shifts, and a new generation of investors emerges, the global financial order is gradually being disrupted. While the path to reform is fraught with challenges, the opportunities are unprecedented—those bold enough to explore will stand at the forefront of this wealth explosion, leading the future.

This report provides key insights into the crypto derivatives market, helping investors stay informed and identify opportunities. Stay tuned for more updates every week!

The current analysis across BTC and ETH derivatives reflects a market preparing for heightened short-term volatility with a cautious but optimistic outlook for the long term. Leading up to the election, BTC and ETH derivatives exhibit contrasting trends that underscore differing market perceptions regarding each asset’s immediate stability and long-term potential.

In this world built by code, code is the law, the belief, and the ultimate arbiter. This rule, like an invisible chain, tightly binds together a world filled with speculation, ideals, innovation, and chaos. But what exactly does "Code is Law" mean? And how did this phrase evolve from a warning into a belief?

Gate Research Daily Report(December 3): On December 3, Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped 1.75% in the last 24 hours, fluctuating within a narrow range of $95,200 to $96,200. XYO saw a single-day increase of over 121%, leading the altcoin market. XRP experienced a liquidation amount of $85.69 million yesterday, making it the cryptocurrency with the highest liquidation amount. Bitcoin mining difficulty increased by 1.59%, setting a new all-time high. Federal Reserve's Williams: The Fed is expected to further lower interest rates. The private key of DeBox's operational account was leaked, resulting in a loss of over 4.87 million BOX tokens and 31 ETH. WisdomTree submitted an XRP ETF application to the U.S. SEC. Digital bank Brighty announced the completion of a $10 million funding round, with Futurecraft Ventures as the investor.

This article analyzes the impact of Trump's election on the cryptocurrency market and the growing global recognition of digital assets. It explores the potential shift of traditional capital toward Web3 and the most likely channels through which such capital might be allocated to digital assets.

As one of the key macroeconomic indicators, the US Dollar Index (DXY) reflects the strength of the US dollar, but its fluctuations also have a series of cascading effects on global financial markets, including cryptocurrencies. This article will provide a comprehensive interpretation of the US Dollar Index, covering its basic concept, development history, influencing factors, and analyzing the relationship between the DXY and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The goal is to offer valuable insights for crypto investors.

Gate Research Daily Report (December 2): On December 2nd, the price of BTC rose by 0.69% in the past 24 hours, continuing its consolidation upward trend with moving averages in a bullish alignment. The Bitcoin ETF saw a net inflow of $320 million on November 29th, while the Ethereum ETF had a net inflow of $333 million. XRP's market capitalization has surged, surpassing USDT and SOL to become the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. The total value locked (TVL) in the Base network has reached $3.719 billion, indicating active trading and stable revenue generation on the platform. Over the past 24 hours, total contract liquidations amounted to $293 million, with XRP, BTC, and ETH leading in liquidation amounts. XRP had liquidations of $45.64 million, BTC followed with $41.43 million, and ETH saw $30.14 million in liquidations. Additionally, New York regulators are preparing to approve Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin, which could launch as early as December 4th, marking a significant step for Ripple in the st

Looking at the Web3 industry, while slogans of "Mass Adoption" are shouted every day, the reality is a fascination with hyping meme coins and indulging in the short-term attention economy. This stark contrast raises the question: as traditional financial institutions actively work to scale the application of blockchain technology, should the Web3 industry also reconsider its development direction?

The article outlines that despite their seemingly frivolous and speculative nature, meme coins have deeper significance—they represent the fusion of tokens, communities, and culture. Meme coins embody the purest ideals of decentralization and fairness in the crypto ecosystem, demonstrating that sustainable value can be created through community participation and transparent operations without complex technology or financial products.

Gate Research Daily Report: On November 29, the price of BTC increased by 1.42% over the past 24 hours, reaching $96,341. ETH rose by 1.39%, with the current price at $3,578. 90.8% of ETH holding addresses are now in profit. The total amount of liquidations across the network reached approximately $181 million, with long positions comprising $101 million. Base chain saw net inflows of $1.2 billion, surpassing Solana, driven by AI agents facilitating capital movement in the crypto market. The Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystem has seen a strong rebound, with TVL surpassing $50 billion. 21Shares has launched PYTH, ONDO, RNDR, and NEAR ETPs in Europe.

In this article, we will go through the three key types of nodes that will shape the future of the Ethereum network: stateless nodes, stateful nodes, and full/archive nodes. We will examine how stateless nodes can enable trustless verification of new blocks using zero-knowledge proofs, how stateful nodes can provide quick and trustless access to the current state of Ethereum, and how full/archive nodes can store the entire chain history back to genesis.