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Gate Research Daily Report: On March 24, the crypto market as a whole entered a corrective rebound phase. BTC and ETH strengthened in tandem, but the Fear and Greed Index remained in the Extreme Fear zone. The current recovery is still primarily capital-driven, and market sentiment has not fully warmed up. On the market board, ANON, CSPR, and LIGHT ranked as the top three gainers among assets with a market cap exceeding 10 million USD, corresponding respectively to the three niche sectors of AI DeFi assistants, enterprise-grade public chains, and Bitcoin infrastructure. Incremental funds are conducting structural rotations around high-recognition themes. At the industry level, the partnership between Deloitte Canada and Stablecorp, Nasdaq’s tokenized collateral integration with Talos, and the on-chain risk control collaboration between Bluprynt and Kroll show that institutional-grade infrastructure such as stablecoins, collateral management, and compliance trust layers continues to advance steadily.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 23, the rebound in BTC and ETH failed to sustain upward momentum, with capital returning to defensive positioning and overall risk appetite remaining subdued. Altcoins did not see broad-based expansion, and market opportunities were mainly concentrated in short-term rotation across high-volatility sectors. SIREN, BR, and BANANAS31 respectively represent active capital flows in the AI Agent, BTCFi, and BNB Chain meme segments. At the industry level, tokenized gold is progressing toward a standardized infrastructure phase, while connections between payment networks and capital market infrastructure continue to deepen. Meanwhile, competition in the stablecoin space is gradually shifting from issuance to treasury and capital management capabilities.

In February 2026, the on-chain ecosystem exhibited more pronounced structural divergence amid price pressure. On-chain activity did not contract in tandem, but instead became further concentrated on high-frequency and high-efficiency networks. Solana maintained its dominance in high-frequency activity, while Base and Polygon continued to expand. Arbitrum saw a recovery in activity, but its capital retention and value capture weakened. Ethereum shifted from net outflows to significant net inflows, reinforcing its role as the primary settlement layer and a key hub for macro asset deployment. On the BTC side, the price pullback pushed short-term holders broadly into unrealized losses, with profit-taking cooling and sell pressure still concentrated among short-term positions, while the long-term holder structure remained intact. At the sector level, AI Agent, supply-side shocks, and institutional DeFi narratives coexisted. Short-term returns were driven by structural catalysts, while mid-term allocation continued

In February, the overall crypto market showed a weak trend, with notable outflows from BTC ETFs. Major blockchains remained stable throughout the month, with Solana leading by a wide margin at over 100 million daily transactions. Ethereum recorded 13.34 million unique active addresses, maintaining its second-highest level in history. TradFi trading volume on Perp DEXs surged to $47.3 billion, largely driven by Hyperliquid’s HIP-3. The Web3 sector completed 46 funding rounds totaling $986 million, with the top 10 projects accounting for $793 million—three major deals were led by Tether. Meanwhile, Web3 security incidents declined significantly month-over-month, though smart contract vulnerabilities remained the primary risk source.

Gate Research: Large language models and AI agent technologies are pushing trading systems into a new stage of development. Quantitative trading, which previously relied heavily on programming skills and complex engineering systems, is gradually evolving into product forms with much lower barriers to entry. Gate has introduced products such as AI Quant Workspace and Gate for AI, which aim to integrate strategy generation, backtesting, and automated execution within a single platform through natural language interaction, no-code quant tools, and unified trading interfaces, allowing more users to participate in strategy trading. As AI technology continues to mature, trading platforms are also evolving from traditional matching tools into AI-driven trading infrastructure.

Gate Research Institute: Over the past 24 hours, BTC briefly climbed above $71,000, but following a sharp drop and quick rebound during the U.S. market session, it settled back near $69,300. ETH rapidly declined from $2,070 to $2,010 and remains in a recovery phase. Altcoins showed weakness, with most lagging behind BTC, while the Fear & Greed Index remains in the extreme fear range. HUMA, NAORIS, and ARIA saw gains of 50.13%, 39.38%, and 29.02%, respectively, fueled by AI-related narratives. Additionally, Oracle’s earnings beat expectations, driving its share price up nearly 8% after hours, and both Hyperliquid and Circle announced significant product updates.

Gate Research: Between 2025 and 2026, PayFi is evolving from a crypto payment tool into a next-generation payment and financial engine, with stablecoins achieving scale in high-frequency and cross-border payments and demonstrating clear efficiency and cost advantages over traditional systems. As Web2 and Web3 continue to converge, institutions such as Visa, PayPal, and emerging neobanks are becoming key gateways to mainstream adoption, while the combination of stablecoins, real-world assets (RWA), and AI is shaping PayFi’s foundational architecture by enabling automated, always-on settlement, asset mobility, and risk management. Looking ahead to 2026, regulatory clarity, scalable asset tokenization, and the maturity of AI-driven financial systems will be the primary determinants of PayFi’s competitive landscape and long-term barriers.

Gate Research Daily Report: On October 29, the crypto market experienced a broad pullback, with major assets under pressure. BTC fell 0.29%, retreating from above $116,000 to around $112,000, while ETH slipped 0.11%, maintaining a high-level consolidation pattern. Capital flows shifted toward the infrastructure and application innovation sectors — Pi Network (+16.77%) surged following a KYC expansion that spurred short-term inflows; APRO Token (+22.73%) rallied on optimism surrounding its “Oracle 3.0” update and new ecosystem plan; and Puffer (+29.82%) gained traction as its UniFi AVS launch positioned it at the forefront of Ethereum scalability development. Meanwhile, t54.ai introduced x402-secure, establishing a programmable trust and verification framework for the agent ecosystem; Visa expanded its stablecoin support network, with quarterly crypto payment volumes rising fourfold year-over-year; and Tether Gold’s market value surpassed $2.1 billion, which — together with PAX Gold — now accounts for nearly 9

Gate Research noted that BTC has recently been consolidating between $108,000 and $115,000, with short-term moving averages converging and market direction remaining uncertain. If the price holds above $107,000, the range-bound movement may continue; a breakout above $115,000 with rising volume could open the door to a new upward leg. ETH has been fluctuating between $3,850 and $4,250, showing weaker momentum, but a breakout above $4,100–$4,200 could reignite its uptrend. Overall, the market continues to oscillate within key ranges, while liquidity conditions remain cautious.

Gate Research Weekly Report: Over the past week, bitcoin has traded between $107,500 and $116,388, moving between its 100-day and 200-day moving averages, suggesting an extended consolidation phase. Mastercard plans to acquire crypto infrastructure company Zerohash for $2 billion. The Grayscale Solana spot ETF has launched, boosting market demand for Solana exposure products. Interest rate cuts are expected to slow, with traders lowering bets on a December cut. Aave Horizon’s RWA market has surpassed $425 million. Bitwise’s Solana ETF saw a second-day trading volume exceeding $72 million. KALSHI’s monthly trading volume reached a record high of over $4 billion.

Gate Research Daily Report: On October 24, BTC once again broke above the $110,000 mark; ETH showed a consolidating and choppy trend, rebounding slightly after finding support near $3,750; GT remained range-bound around $15.8. Most tokens continued their strong upward momentum, with market sentiment running high and trading activity notably increasing. Bitcoin’s return above $110,000 boosted optimism as market sentiment was lifted by policy and macroeconomic factors, while the awakening of a “Satoshi-era” wallet—dormant for 14 years and transferring 150 BTC—drew widespread attention.

Gate Research Daily Report: On October 27, BTC maintained a steady upward trend, trading above the 30MA, with the short-term trend leaning bullish; ETH continued its strong upward momentum, remaining above the short- and mid-term moving averages. Bitcoin’s non-circulating supply declined, with roughly 62,000 BTC flowing out of long-term holders’ wallets; JPYC launched its yen-backed stablecoin and issuance/redemption platform JPYC EX; Kalshi’s 30-day trading volume exceeded $4 billion, setting a new record for annualized trading volume.

Gate Research Daily Report: Over the past day, the cryptocurrency market has seen a significant rebound, with total market capitalization returning to around $3.87 trillion. Bitcoin broke above the $111,000 mark, rising nearly 2% on the day, while Ethereum traded narrowly between $3,917 and $4,082, showing a mild upward trend overall. Bio Protocol completed a new funding round backed by prominent investors. Growing market interest in Merkle tree technology and Lightning Network scaling solutions drove gains in Treehouse. VanEck’s filing for a Lido Staked Ethereum ETF marks another step toward DeFi’s deeper integration with traditional finance. Meanwhile, a leading asset management firm opened Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs to retail investors, and Greenlane announced plans to raise $110 million to launch its BERA Treasury Strategy.

Gate Research Daily Report: On October 22, the crypto market experienced a volatile pullback, with major tokens under pressure. BTC fell 0.88%, consolidating near key support levels, while ETH dropped 1.63%, showing continued weakness. AI-related tokens moved against the trend — BLUAI surged 295%, driven by its listing on Gate and the “AI × Sui” narrative; COAI rose 39%, focusing on the AI Agent ecosystem; and LIGHT gained 26%, boosted by its whitepaper release and growing interest in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Meanwhile, overall market structure showed signs of stabilization. Bitcoin’s open interest declined 30% over the week, easing leverage risks, while Gate Perp DEX surpassed $1 billion in cumulative trading volume, leveraging the Gate Layer network and high-performance matching engine to emerge as a key growth driver in decentralized derivatives.

In September, the cryptocurrency market remained volatile, with total market capitalization fluctuating between $3.8 trillion and $4.3 trillion. Early-month capital inflows pushed valuations to a peak of $4.25 trillion, before macroeconomic factors drove a pullback to around $4 trillion. Liquidity stayed stable, though the market lacked fresh momentum. On-chain activity was steady, led by Solana, while Arbitrum and Base saw mid-month surges. Base and Polygon also experienced brief spikes in gas fees. ArbitrumDAO’s DRIP incentive program attracted significant inflows, with $33.1 million in stablecoins entering the ecosystem within two days. Meanwhile, Plasma launched its mainnet and native token XPL, which peaked at $1.67, bringing its fully diluted valuation (FDV) to over $14 billion.