Industry Reports

Gate News message, April 21 — An investor survey by German banking giant Deutsche Bank revealed that cryptocurrency adoption in the US rose to 12% in March, up from a low of 7% in February, returning to levels projected for July 2025. The report highlighted recovery in institutional demand as a

The Xapo Digital Wealth Report for Q1 2026 highlights a major shift in how high-net-worth individuals manage their bitcoin, moving away from active trading and toward long-term capital preservation. Key Takeaways: Xapo members increased active bitcoin-backed loans by 8.9% in Q1 2026 to avoid

Gate News message, April 21 — A leading cryptocurrency exchange and Block Scholes released a research report examining the convergence between crypto and traditional financial markets, as traders increasingly move across asset classes in response to global macro events. The platform's TradFi

德意志銀行於 4 月 20 日發布研究報告，援引 db DataInsights 對美國、歐盟及英國共 3,400 名消費者的調查數據，顯示美國加密貨幣零售普及率於 3 月回升至 12%，恢復至 2025 年 7 月的水平。報告同時顯示，70% 持有加密貨幣的受訪者表示持有比特幣，為各類加密資產中持有比例最高者。

a16z crypto 最新報告指出，AI agents 正從輔助工具演變為經濟行為者，然而在身份、支付和跨平台協作等核心基礎設施方面仍存在重大缺口。報告強調，隨著AI在治理和交易中的參與，驗證機制成為信任的關鍵，區塊鏈技術可提供可驗證的基礎設施來解決這些挑戰。未来需要透過加密機制來確保AI agents 真正代表使用者意志，並改變傳統支付系統。

TokenInsight’s Q1 2026 report reveals that the stock perpetual futures market is dominated by a few top platforms, which collectively hold about 75% market share. Major exchanges are increasingly offering U.S. stock and finance products to enhance cross-asset trading.

A report by Block Scholes reveals rising correlations between crypto assets and traditional markets, noting increased demand for unified trading platforms as traders manage diverse assets. Trading volumes have surged, reflecting a shift towards multi-asset strategies.

CoinShares reported $1.4 billion in net inflows for digital asset investment products last week, marking the largest increase since January. Bitcoin led with $1.116 billion, while Ethereum saw $328 million inflow. The U.S. contributed significantly, though Switzerland experienced outflows.

2026 年 4 月僅 20 天內，加密協議因駭客攻擊損失超過 6.06 億美元，成為自 2025 年 2 月交易所 14 億美元資料外洩事件以來最嚴峻的單月損失紀錄。KelpDAO 和 Drift Protocol 兩起攻擊合計佔 4 月損失的 95%，以及 2026 年截至目前 7.718 億美元總損失的 75%。

Moody's report shows stablecoins have reached a market value of $315.8 billion, primarily dominated by USDT. While near-term risks to banks are limited due to narrow adoption and regulation, long-term growth may challenge traditional banking.

The crypto venture capital landscape is shifting, with investors now demanding proven user bases and revenue before funding. The appeal of token models is waning, while the AI sector diverts resources. However, improved conditions may enhance investments in stablecoins and financial infrastructure by 2026-2027.

根據野村控股與Laser Digital的調查，65%日本機構投資人將加密資產視為重要分散配置工具，顯示出對其低相關性的重視。近八成受訪者計畫在未來三年內配置2%-5%資產於加密，並顯示對質押、借貸等多元細分題材有高興趣。日本監管環境的改善促進了這一趨勢，但仍存在稅務及內部風控等障礙。

根據報導，2026年第一季全球創投總金額接近3,000億美元，其中AI相關公司獨占約2,420億美元，佔創投的80%。這顯示AI已成為創投的主要焦點。隨著資金集中於AI，其他領域如crypto受到了擠壓，業者需調整策略，將AI更深度整合於業務中，並預期將出現基礎設施整併趨勢。

野村證券（Nomura）及其加密貨幣子公司 Laser Digital 的 2026 年數位資產機構投資者調查顯示，近五分之四的受訪機構投資者計劃將其管理資產總額（AUM）的 2% 至 5% 配置入加密貨幣市場，多數機構表示計劃在未來一年內進行，而非立即投資。

A Nomura survey reveals 80% of institutional investors aim to invest 2-5% in cryptocurrencies, favoring yield strategies like staking and lending. Regulatory clarity and risk management are key to boosting institutional interest in digital assets.

The stablecoin market experienced significant growth, surging $2.25 billion to reach $322 billion, despite a broader crypto market contraction. USDC saw a substantial supply increase, while USDT maintained its market share. Yield-bearing stablecoins contributed notably to this growth, with transaction activity hitting an all-time high.

The Ethereum Foundation's ETH Rangers project has successfully completed, funding 17 researchers to enhance public security in the ecosystem. Achievements include recovering $5.8M in assets, identifying over 785 vulnerabilities, and developing several security tools.

During the 2025 crypto market downturn, major venture capital firms saw significant AUM declines, but Haun Ventures grew by 30%. Paradigm and a16z are raising over $4.2 billion for new funds, highlighting varied performances among firms.

BitMine Immersion Technologies於2026年4月15日向SEC提交財報，顯示截至2月28日的季度淨虧損達38.1億美元，主要來源於以太坊持倉的未實現損失。公司持有約487萬枚ETH，其平均購入成本為每枚3,794美元，最近市值超過107億美元。BMNR股票已升級至紐約證券交易所，當前報價21.69美元。