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Gate Research Daily Report: On September 13, BTC price increased by 1.30%, currently at $58,150.4, with a total rise of 3.66%. ETH price saw a slight increase of 0.28% to around $2,360, with future trends depending on a breakout from the current consolidation range. Ethereum’s daily gas usage reached an all-time high on September 1. DOGS has the highest total holdings across the network, amounting to $24.555 billion. Yesterday, Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $39.02 million, while Ethereum ETFs had a net outflow of $20.14 million. 1inch released an innovative cross-chain whitepaper, introducing the Fusion+ protocol aimed at simplifying user experience. eToro USA LLC has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle charges from the SEC.

Gate Research Daily Report: September 11 —In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin rose by 0.94%, while Ethereum gained 1.34%. Among altcoins, notable increases were seen in sectors such as gaming blockchains, storage, and AI agents. U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs saw net inflows of $116.9 million and $11.44 million, respectively. Bitcoin mining difficulty has shown an upward trend over the past six months, reaching a new peak in September. ENS Labs announced that PayPal and Venmo will support the Ethereum Name Service (ENS). Additionally, three projects publicly announced funding rounds in the past 24 hours, raising over $17.1 million, primarily in the gaming and DeFi sectors.

Gate Research Daily: September 10 — BTC price increased by 3.33% Over the past 24 hours, while ETH rose by 1.94%. Altcoins saw broad gains following BTC’s rebound, with notable surges in sectors like BTC sidechains, cat-themed cryptocurrencies, and AI Agents. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a total net inflow of $287 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net outflow of $5.2 million. The development team behind Friend.Tech announced they have relinquished control of the platform’s smart contract. On September 10, three projects publicly announced funding rounds, raising over $16 million collectively, spanning gaming, AI, and oracle sectors.

Gate Research Daily Report: September 6, in the past 24 hours, BTC fell by 0.28% and ETH dropped by 0.81%, with the market continuing to fluctuate. As the broader market declined, altcoins also saw a drop, though some tokens rose due to positive news. U.S. August ADP employment data came in at 99,000, well below the expected 145,000, marking the smallest increase since 2021. The decentralized derivatives protocol GMX launched its liquidity vaults (GLV) to enhance capital efficiency and increase returns for liquidity providers. Additionally, four projects announced public funding rounds, raising a total of over $36 million.

Gate Research Daily Report: September 9, over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin and Ethereum have risen by 1.32% and 1.04%, respectively. Bitcoin stabilized around $55,100, and Ethereum held steady near $2,312, both showing short-term support levels. The U.S. August unemployment rate met expectations, while non-farm payrolls came in below forecast, increasing the probability of a 25 basis-point rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September to 70%. Additionally, Ether.fi reported August revenue of $2.19 million, with 5% allocated for ETHFI buybacks and LP mining. OORT updated its tokenomics, extending the team’s token lock-up period. Fractal Bitcoin launched its mainnet and unveiled its tokenomics model.

In this story, we humorously explore the actual indicators that signal the peak, signs that are often overlooked or misunderstood despite being easily noticeable.

Gate Research Weekly Market Review and Outlook: This week, BTC and ETH entered a consolidation phase, with short positions dominating the market. The "September Sell-off" sentiment has dampened market participants' outlook. Despite this, a few sectors—notably Privacy and Yield Farming—attracted capital inflows. Ethervista demonstrated robust trading volume, while Polygon's token upgrade sparked community interest. Unfortunately, Penpie fell victim to an attack, with the perpetrator exploiting a validation vulnerability to steal crypto assets. Looking ahead, upcoming token unlocks and macroeconomic data releases are poised to shape market trends next week.

This article analyzes the latest development of TRON in detail, focusing on its stablecoin business, DeFi ecology and network activity. Through the assessment of USDT issuance, network revenue and market risks, TRON's market monopoly and its status changes in the current encryption market are revealed.

Gate Research Daily Report: September 4, Both Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced significant declines In the last 24 hours, with market performance appearing weak. Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows of $280 million, while Ethereum ETFs had net outflows of $47.4 million. The Governor of the Bank of Japan stated that interest rate hikes would continue if economic and inflation data meet expectations. Additionally, Aave has partnered with Sky to launch the Sky Aave Force initiative. In the last 24 hours, the crypto sector raised a total of $18.8 million, covering areas such as GameFi and blockchain security. On September 2, Ethena Labs announced the launch of its Season 3 airdrop campaign.

GameFi has evolved from the 1.0 and 2.0 eras, transforming from past Ponzi schemes into an appealing gaming ecosystem for real users. Investment in GameFi should focus on aspects like IP, playability, and technology. Only those GameFi projects that genuinely attract players have the potential for long-term success.

Gate Research Daily Report: September 3, Bitcoin's price rebounded to around $59,000 after hitting a low of $57,129. Meanwhile, Ethereum found support after dropping to approximately $2,400, climbing back to around $2,500. Altcoins have started to recover in the past 24 hours, following BTC's price movements, with significant gains seen in sectors like BTC Ordinals, Solana Memes, and Yield Farming. Pendle's eBTC has surpassed $15 million in total value locked (TVL), making it the highest-yielding BTC staking project among those with TVL exceeding $1 million. Additionally, four projects publicly announced funding rounds, with the highest disclosed amount being $6 million, covering sectors such as AI, DeFi, stablecoins, and Ethereum Layer 2.

The cryptocurrency market has matured, requiring a shift from the simple bull-bear mindset to value investing based on liquidity and token scarcity, with a focus on long-term fundamentals rather than short-term speculation.

The web3 growth stack feels inevitable—web3 companies need to understand their users, deeply engage them, and reach new ones. This report delves into this rapidly emerging industry, offering a comprehensive overview of the most promising web3 growth companies. It includes both publicly announced and privately shared fundraising data, providing a detailed snapshot of the industry today.

This article takes a deep dive into the structural problems within the cryptocurrency venture capital scene, examining how large VC firms invest in infrastructure projects and the impact these investments have on the market and project valuations. It also compares the Solana and Ethereum ecosystems to assess their respective strengths and challenges, offering practical strategies and advice for both founders and investors.