Gate Institutional Weekly: Rising Rate-Hike Expectations Weigh on Risk Assets, Stock Memes Drive On-Chain Trading Activity (August 31–September 6, 2026)

Over the past week, strong U.S. nonfarm payrolls reignited rate-hike expectations. BTC rallied before pulling back, but still gained approximately 2.26% for the week. BTC ETFs recorded net inflows of around $987 million, as institutional allocation shifted further toward BTC, while Gate TradFi weekly trading volume reached approximately $120 billion. On-chain trading activity picked up significantly, with stablecoin supply increasing by around $1.97 billion. In derivatives, risk appetite improved, although leverage expansion remained relatively restrained.

Key Market Highlights Last Week:

• Market Focus: BTC briefly broke above 82,000 USDT and gained approximately 2.26% for the week.

• ETF Flows: BTC ETFs recorded net inflows of approximately $987 million, while ETH ETF net inflows fell to around $215 million.

• Gate TradFi: Weekly trading volume reached approximately $120 billion, with equity trading increasingly concentrated in U.S. stocks.

• On-Chain: Trading activity increased significantly, while stablecoin supply expanded by approximately $1.97 billion.

• Derivatives: BTC OI retreated after a midweek surge, short- and medium-term Skew turned positive, and DVOL rose above 39.

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Gate Team
September 9, 2026

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