Macro Trends

Macro trends refer to long-term directions or patterns that influence a wide area, such as the global stage, a nation, an entire industry, or a market. These trends often encompass a blend of changes in various sectors including the economy, politics, society, and technology. They play a crucial role in shaping the decisions of individuals, businesses, and policymakers.

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Gate Research: Anchorage Digital and Ethena Labs Launch First GENIUS Compliant Stablecoin | WOO X Attacked, Loss Estimated at $14 Million
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Gate Research: Anchorage Digital and Ethena Labs Launch First GENIUS Compliant Stablecoin | WOO X Attacked, Loss Estimated at $14 Million

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 25, BTC is currently testing the support level at 117,194.2 USDT; ETH is fluctuating between 3,673.33 USDT and 3,690.60 USDT. The WOO X platform was attacked, resulting in an estimated loss of $14 million, and the platform has promised full compensation to affected users. Resolv has activated its protocol fee mechanism, with a portion of profits being returned to RESOLV stakers. Anchorage Digital has partnered with Ethena Labs to launch the first GENIUS-compliant stablecoin, USDtb.
2026-04-03 18:18:50
Gate Research: Ethereum NFT Weekly Sales Reach $160M | Lending Platform Leverages World ID for Unsecured Crypto Loans
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Gate Research: Ethereum NFT Weekly Sales Reach $160M | Lending Platform Leverages World ID for Unsecured Crypto Loans

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 28, BTC fluctuated within the 117,000 to 120,000 USDT range, while ETH is currently in a short-term upward channel, with its price approaching the resistance zone around 3,900 USDT. Over the past seven days, Ethereum-based NFT sales totaled nearly $160 million, with CryptoPunks ranking first. Decentralized prover network Succinct has launched the Succinct Foundation, potentially in preparation for a token TGE. Meanwhile, lending platform Divine Research is using World ID to verify borrowers for issuing unsecured crypto loans.
2026-04-03 17:16:13
From losing $2.6 million a month to achieving profitability, how did Medium “cut off its arm to survive”?
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From losing $2.6 million a month to achieving profitability, how did Medium “cut off its arm to survive”?

The article details the company’s struggle for survival through financial crises, declining content quality, and a complicated internal governance structure. It also shares the author’s perspective as CEO on making strategic adjustments, reorganizing the team, and negotiating with investors.
2026-04-03 16:39:13
Gate Research: PayPal Launches ‘Pay with Crypto’ | CryptoPunks Trading Volume Hits New High in Nearly a Year
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Gate Research: PayPal Launches ‘Pay with Crypto’ | CryptoPunks Trading Volume Hits New High in Nearly a Year

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 29, BTC experienced a slight price decline of 0.91% over the past 24 hours, dropping from approximately $119,399.80 to $118,321.00, with active trading volume. ETH saw a price decrease of about 2.47% in the same period, falling from $3,875 to $3,779. Payment giant PayPal announced the launch of its “Pay with Crypto” feature, enabling merchants to accept instant conversions of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins to fiat, supporting transactions from various Web3 wallets, including MetaMask. Fintech giant FIS announced a partnership with stablecoin issuer Circle to provide USDC payment capabilities to U.S. financial institutions through FIS’s Money Movement Hub. The CryptoPunks NFT series recorded a trading volume exceeding $24.6 million last week, marking the highest since March 2024, with a 416% increase from the previous week.
2026-04-03 16:19:27
Gate Research: Korea Central Bank Sets Up Crypto Unit|eToro to Tokenize U.S. Stocks on Ethereum
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Gate Research: Korea Central Bank Sets Up Crypto Unit|eToro to Tokenize U.S. Stocks on Ethereum

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 30, BTC continued to consolidate sideways, while ETH showed relative strength with a mild upward move. Major altcoins saw mixed performance as the market maintained its pattern of sector rotation. The Bank of Korea established a virtual asset task force to support the institutionalization of Korean won stablecoin legislation. Meanwhile, eToro announced plans to launch tokenized U.S. stocks on Ethereum with 24/5 trading access, accelerating RWA integration. In the Linea ecosystem, DEX project Etherex will launch its native token REX on August 6, advancing liquidity infrastructure deployment.
2026-04-03 15:34:20
The evolution and change of the global financial system
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The evolution and change of the global financial system

This article presents the Traditional Finance (TradFi), Centralized Finance (CeFi), and Decentralized Finance (DeFi) framework, outlining complementary dynamics: TradFi supplies assets, CeFi acts as the gateway, and DeFi provides technological solutions. The article analyzes compliant routes and investment scenarios for tokenizing U.S. equities, real estate, and private equity. It offers a comprehensive overview and sector analysis for the anticipated market uptrend in on-chain real-world assets.
2026-04-03 15:21:53
Gate Research: Market Trades Around Key Levels | Sui Upgrade Strengthens Protocol Layer Capabilities
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Gate Research: Market Trades Around Key Levels | Sui Upgrade Strengthens Protocol Layer Capabilities

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 30, the crypto market continued to trade in a range-bound consolidation, with BTC and ETH repeatedly fluctuating around key levels and no clear trend reversal. The Fear and Greed Index remains in extreme fear, and the market is still dominated by defensive positioning and short-term trading. On the market side, STIK, GF, and NKN ranked as the top three gainers among assets with market capitalizations above ten million dollars, with capital rotating structurally around sectors with clear narratives such as precious metals RWA and decentralized network infrastructure. At the industry level, Pharos and Circle are advancing the integration of USDC and CCTP into mainnet, pushing stablecoin settlement capabilities into the core design of public chains. Sui continues to improve protocol-level usability and security, while the launch of the TxFlow mainnet strengthens the trend toward integrated on-chain financial execution.
2026-04-03 14:51:51
Gate Research: BTC Returns to $68,000 | Wirex Expands Stablecoin Payments
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Gate Research: BTC Returns to $68,000 | Wirex Expands Stablecoin Payments

Gate Research: On March 31, the crypto market continued its recovery driven rebound, with BTC returning to the 68,000 range and ETH showing relative strength, while the overall market remains in a range bound phase and a trend reversal has yet to be confirmed. Market sentiment remains in extreme fear, with capital flowing back into major assets, while altcoins continue to rotate structurally, led by mid cap tokens such as ABT, G, and GOAT. On the industry side, stablecoin payments are accelerating their integration into real world consumption scenarios, banks are advancing pilot programs for onchain FX and cross border settlement, and multi custody and risk management frameworks continue to strengthen. Onchain financial infrastructure is increasingly moving toward real world adoption.
2026-04-03 14:09:40
Gate Research: ETH Shows Stronger Structure Than BTC|Drift Protocol Suffers Exploit
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Gate Research: ETH Shows Stronger Structure Than BTC|Drift Protocol Suffers Exploit

Gate Research Weekly Report: BTC surged to $69,305 over the past 24 hours before giving back gains and entering a weaker consolidation phase, while ETH continued to show stronger structure than BTC, rebounding to as high as $2,168 with upside momentum easing at elevated levels. The altcoin market remained structurally mixed, with about 51.02% of tokens posting gains, led by the DID and NFT trading sectors. Stablecoin market capitalization rose to $316.3 billion, up by $640 million over the past week, while Ethereum gas fees remained at low levels. The Drift Protocol exploit, confirmation of the BITA ticker, and approval for options on multi-crypto asset commodity trusts further increased market focus on security risks, yield-enhanced ETF products, and the institutionalization of crypto derivatives. In the coming seven days, HYPE, ENA, and OPN are set to unlock approximately $12.00 million, $19.16 million, and $5.52 million worth of tokens respectively, which may introduce short-term supply pressure.
2026-04-03 13:10:40
Gate Research:  CTSI Surges Over 80% in 24 Hours | Tether’s Reported $500 Billion Valuation Draws Market Attention
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Gate Research: CTSI Surges Over 80% in 24 Hours | Tether’s Reported $500 Billion Valuation Draws Market Attention

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 3, BTC consolidated above $66,000, ETH pulled back toward $2,050, and GT traded in a narrow range near $6.45. While the broader market remained weak, CTSI, BR, and SYN outperformed. Meanwhile, market attention focused on reports of Tether pursuing a $500 billion valuation, Telegram Wallet’s push into perpetual futures trading.
2026-04-03 12:52:15
Gate Research: Market Consolidation Continues | CTSI Surges Over 80% in 24 Hours
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Gate Research: Market Consolidation Continues | CTSI Surges Over 80% in 24 Hours

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 3, BTC consolidated above $66,000, ETH pulled back toward $2,050, and GT traded in a narrow range near $6.45. While the broader market remained weak, CTSI, BR, and SYN outperformed. Meanwhile, market attention focused on reports of Tether pursuing a $500 billion valuation, Telegram Wallet’s push into perpetual futures trading.
2026-04-03 12:50:58
 Trump’s Tariffs Explained: How They Impact the Crypto Market
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Trump’s Tariffs Explained: How They Impact the Crypto Market

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have spooked markets globally, including crypto. What will the impact of these policies be on crypto prices in the short and long term? This guide covers everything you need to know in 2025.
2026-04-03 12:25:15
Gate Research: Etherscan Launches On-Chain Address Credit Scoring Feature, Base Tops Net Revenue in Last 3 Months
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Gate Research: Etherscan Launches On-Chain Address Credit Scoring Feature, Base Tops Net Revenue in Last 3 Months

Gate Research Daily Report: In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin's price dropped by 1.05%, remaining within a stable consolidation range. Ethereum's price fell by 2.17%, showing a descending triangle pattern. Over the past 3 months, Base has had the highest net inflow. USDC's market capitalization has surpassed $56 billion, maintaining its position as the second-largest in the market. The number of new ENS domain names has been substantial, continuing to attract user registrations. Gate.com announced a multi-year partnership with the F1 Red Bull Racing team. Etherscan has launched an on-chain address credit score feature.
2026-04-03 11:13:12
Gate Research: Web3 Policy and Macro Report for January 2025
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Gate Research: Web3 Policy and Macro Report for January 2025

Gate Research: In January 2025, significant events in the global economy and financial markets included the rise in U.S. manufacturing PMI, the Federal Reserve's inflation expectations assessment, UK's regulatory adjustments for crypto staking, changes in U.S. inflation data, crypto market volatility, and policy directions from the Trump administration. These events reflected signs of economic recovery, changes in the regulatory environment, and the impact of policy uncertainties on markets, providing important perspectives for understanding current economic conditions and future development trends.
2026-04-03 11:00:51
Gate Research: January 2025 Web3 Crypto Events & Industry Tech Updates
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Gate Research: January 2025 Web3 Crypto Events & Industry Tech Updates

January 2025 was an eventful month for the blockchain and crypto industry, showcasing strong market activity and emerging trends. Key projects such as Uniswap, Aave, EigenLayer, Jupiter, and Chainlink made significant strides in platform launches, service expansions, token issuance, new features, mainnet rollouts, fee governance, and mining activities. These innovations continue to push the boundaries of technology, strengthen community participation, and fuel industry growth.
2026-04-03 10:59:22
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