Macro Trends

Gate Research: In February 2025, a series of significant events unfolded—from the U.S. government announcing new tariffs on Mexico and Canada, to an Oklahoma legislator proposing the Bitcoin Freedom Bill, and 10 companies receiving approval to issue stablecoins under the MiCA regulatory framework in the EU. These developments reflect signs of economic recovery, shifts in the regulatory landscape, and the impact of policy uncertainty on the market, providing crucial insights into the current economic climate and future trends.

This week, BTC briefly rebounded to $95,000 before retesting the $81,500 support level, while ETH remained in a triangular consolidation pattern. Ripple established the National Cryptocurrency Association in the U.S., Aave introduced a token buyback program and activated its fee switch to optimize its economic model, and Pendle launched a Community Listing mechanism to enable a permissionless yield market. Berachain led capital inflows, securing the top position this week, while Pump.fun's February trading volume dropped 63% month-over-month. In the NFT market, Paradise topped the rankings with a seven-day trading volume exceeding 28,000 SOL.

Gate Research(Feb 28 - Mar 6, 2025), this report provides a comprehensive analysis of key developments in the cryptocurrency market and the broader macroeconomy. On February 28, the U.S. core PCE price index for January rose by 2.6% year-on-year, generally in line with expectations. On March 3, Trump announced an initiative to establish a U.S. crypto reserve, incorporating BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and ADA as core assets. On March 5, USDC became the first USD stablecoin approved for use in Japan. The White House supported repealing the crypto broker rule, potentially signaling a turning point for DeFi regulation. U.S. February ADP employment numbers unexpectedly fell to 0.077 million, falling short of expectations.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the current state and future prospects of U.S. Bitcoin reserves and sovereign wealth funds. It explores the fundamental concept of sovereign wealth funds, the background behind the establishment of new sovereign wealth funds in the U.S., and their potential strategic allocation of Bitcoin. By comparing the progress of various U.S. states and other countries in digital asset investments, the article distinguishes between sovereign wealth funds and Bitcoin strategic reserves while projecting future trends. Additionally, it examines the multiple risks associated with this strategy, including market volatility, funding sources, and cybersecurity challenges, offering readers a comprehensive and insightful perspective.

This article provides an in-depth look at the Ethereum Foundation, covering its organizational structure, operational framework, funding sources, expenditures, and its role in supporting the Ethereum ecosystem. We will also explore how the foundation differs from traditional corporations, the challenges and controversies it faces, and its potential future developments.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 5, Bitcoin price rose 4.32% to 87,733.4 USDT, while Ethereum price increased 5.35% to 2,182.01 USDT. Ondo Finance TVL surpassed $1 billion. Morph TVL exceeded $20 million. Solana network fees dropped to $1.16 million. USDC became the first USD stablecoin approved for use in Japan. In February, the market capitalization of 14 Bitcoin mining companies declined 22%. The White House supported repealing the crypto broker rule, signaling a potential turning point for DeFi regulation.

By analyzing Trump's actions in the crypto space, this article exposes how political power and capital exploit decentralization as a facade to construct a new extraction. It reveals insider trading and power manipulation in crypto while exploring the dual nature of blockchain technology in the real world.

This article analyzes the SEC's stringent regulatory policies on the crypto industry in recent years and the gradual relaxation following Trump's election. Through concrete cases and data, it explores how shifts in SEC regulation impact the crypto market, particularly exchanges and crypto projects.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 4, BTC price dropped 9.31% in the past 24 hours, currently at 84,208 USDT. ETH price declined by 14.34%, now at 2,077 USDT. The total value locked (TVL) in the Maple Finance protocol has surpassed $400 million, reaching an all-time high. The TVL of the Soneium public blockchain has exceeded $50 million, also hitting a record high. The Bybit hacker has laundered 499,000 ETH within 10 days. The SEC has announced the personnel list for its crypto task force, aiming to clarify the regulatory framework for digital assets. CME will launch SOL futures on March 17. Aave has expanded to the Sonic mainnet, deploying its V3 lending market.

This article explores the relationship between AI technological breakthroughs and cryptocurrency development. Beginning with China's DeepSeek model success, it analyzes the impact on Nvidia and AI-framework crypto projects while considering blockchain technology's position within the AI ecosystem. The article examines the receding Meme coin trend, highlighting the current imbalance in crypto market valuations where rapid altcoin proliferation has diluted value. The author argues that the crypto industry needs innovation and repositioning to forge its unique development path in an AI-dominated future.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 3, Bitcoin surged 7.37% to 92,692 USDT, while Ethereum rose 10.18% to 2,447.34 USDT. Pump.fun's February revenue dropped 38% month-over-month. CME Bitcoin futures recorded a $10,000 gap, the largest in history. Benefiting from the overall growth of the Cardano ecosystem, Liqwid TVL reached $112 million. Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a U.S. crypto reserve, incorporating BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and ADA as core assets. Cronos plans to restore 70 billion CRO tokens to boost ecosystem development. XRP's fully diluted market cap surpassed Ethereum for the first time. DA saw a significant surge. Meanwhile, Warren Buffett warned about tariff risks.

This article delves into the recent turbulence in the crypto market, analyzing the reasons behind Bitcoin's price dropping below $90,000, including the Bybit hacking incident, uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariff policies, and the impact of the macroeconomic environment. It also highlights concerns about a U.S. economic recession, uncertainty regarding Trump's policies, and declining consumer confidence, which have exacerbated volatility in the crypto market.

Gate Research Daily Report: On February 28, the price of Bitcoin dropped by 6.31% to 80,270.7 USDT, and the price of Ethereum fell by 9.78% to 2,106 USDT. Due to a hacker laundering incident, THORChain's trading volume surged to $860 million USD. CoW Swap's market share skyrocketed to 26%, challenging 1inch's dominance in the DEX aggregator space. The Bybit hacker laundered 50% of the stolen ETH through THORChain. MetaMask released a new roadmap, adding support for Bitcoin and Solana, and introducing smart contract accounts. Jupiter partnered with Bubblemaps to enhance transparency and reshape the DeFi ecosystem. The number of active addresses on the Solana network has decreased to 3.28 million.

The launch of the $TRUMP token triggered an unprecedented meme coin frenzy, driving the token price to soar before rapidly falling back, trapping retail investors in a speculative pit. This article outlines the full timeline of the $TRUMP token and explores the risk warnings for ordinary investors, as well as the impact of this political and financial frenzy on the crypto industry.

In 2025, with the positive shift in U.S. policies (including President Trump's support for the crypto industry), the launch of the Bitcoin ETF, and interest rate cuts by major economies, the crypto asset market is expected to continue its strong growth. This article explores how Bitcoin's perception is changing, the improvement of market conditions, and the advancement of tokenization technologies, all of which will create new growth opportunities for digital assets.