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Wealth creation, narratives, and capital preferences have completely overshadowed “value coins,” making MEME the dominant theme of this cycle. This inevitably raises doubts among those holding “value coins” while still building on the frontlines—has value investing truly been defeated by pure emotional FOMO? This article directly exposes the questionable tactics of project teams and institutions, tearing away the veil of “value coins” and concluding that projects capable of consistently earning community recognition and user trust are the ones that hold true value.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 18): Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin's price has decreased by 0.79%, currently trading at $90,477, showing signs of consolidation at high levels. The net outflow from U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs is approximately $370 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs have seen a net outflow of $59.87 million. Bitcoin miners' reserves have continued to decline, dropping to around 1.8 million BTC, the lowest in three years. Meanwhile, the Total Value Locked (TVL) in the Sui ecosystem has surpassed $1.6 billion, setting a new all-time high. The DEXX platform experienced a security breach due to improper management of its official private key, resulting in a private key leak and total losses close to $20 million. Between November 15 and November 18, two projects announced successful funding rounds, raising over $2 million in total.

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Gate Research Monthly Report: In October, the cryptocurrency market fluctuated between a total market capitalization of $2.2 trillion and $2.5 trillion, impacted by the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election results and geopolitical tensions. The market displayed a cautious, wait-and-see attitude. Solana saw a significant increase in daily active addresses, reaching 8.17 million on October 29, marking a month-on-month growth rate of 39.7%. The surge in MEME token trading likely contributed to the rise in on-chain active addresses. The Web3 industry attracted a total of 96 funding rounds, raising an impressive $793 million. Among these, the wallet and CeFi sectors were the most active, securing $210 million and $153 million, respectively.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 15):On November 15, influenced by hawkish comments from Jerome Powell, the prices of cryptocurrency assets saw a significant pullback. The price of BTC dropped by 3.39%, falling below $87,000 at its lowest point. The price of ETH declined by 4.03%, reaching a low of $3,030. SuiNS surged approximately 635.58%, as high-potential investment projects continue to emerge within the Sui ecosystem. Solana's daily DEX trading volume reached 42%, setting a new all-time high. The number of nodes on Network 3 has surpassed that of Helium, ranking 5th globally in the DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) sector. Tether launched the Hadron platform, which simplifies the asset tokenization process and promotes financial inclusion. Wyden successfully completed a Series B funding round, raising over $16 million, with investors including FiveT Fintech, C3 VC Fund, and others.

Gate Research Weekly Review & Outlook: This week, as Trump's key appointments take shape, Bitcoin (BTC) has surged to a record high of $93,000, marking its entry into the $90,000 era. The futures market shows strong bullish sentiment, with call options dominating 63.37% of open interest. The Zoo-Themed sector experienced a remarkable surge, posting a 430.5% increase over the past week. DeltaPrime suffered another attack, resulting in significant on-chain fund movements. In an interesting development, the government of Bhutan revealed its holdings of 12,574 Bitcoins, valued at over one-third of the country's GDP. On the funding front, 19 projects successfully raised a total of $139.55 million this week.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 13):Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a short-term price correction after reaching new highs, with increased volatility due to profit-taking. This may lead to a period of consolidation in the market. Investors are increasingly optimistic that Bitcoin will break the $100,000 mark by year-end, with strong bullish sentiment evident in the options market. Bitcoin has also surpassed silver to become the 8th largest asset globally by market capitalization. On the Ethereum front, Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake proposed a consensus layer upgrade called Beam Chain, designed to improve scalability and performance. Additionally, the Solana Radar Hackathon revealed its winning projects, highlighting the innovative development within the Solana ecosystem.

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Gate Research Daily Report (November 12):In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin (BTC) rose by 8.07%, reaching $87,862 and continually breaking all-time highs. On the Ethereum side, mainnet transaction volume reached nearly $60 billion over the past week, marking the highest weekly volume since July . In the altcoin market, segments inspired by Elon Musk and Pump.fun saw gains of 123.8% and 133.2%, respectively, delivering substantial returns. Additionally, Trump plans to appoint pro-crypto figures to his Cabinet, fulfilling his commitment to make the U.S. the "global cryptocurrency capital." BounceBit V2 has also launched, transitioning from a BTC staking project to a cross-chain asset management platform, expanding its service offerings. Overall, with rising prices, increased transaction activity, and a supportive policy environment, the crypto market shows robust momentum.

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