VIP Daily Industry Report

Gate Research Weekly Report: Following the sharp market sell-off, prices have entered a phase of corrective consolidation. BTC and ETH remain capped by mid-term moving averages, with rebounds lacking sufficient volume support. Within altcoins, capital has shown a tentative rotation into high-beta sectors such as AI Meme and AI Framework. Net inflows from new Bitcoin investors have turned negative, suggesting that selling pressure has yet to be fully absorbed by fresh demand. Meanwhile, Ethereum’s staking ratio has surpassed 30%, reaching a record high. While this reinforces ETH’s positioning as a yield-bearing asset, it also implies a contraction of trading liquidity, the structural implications of which warrant continued monitoring. The convergence between stablecoin infrastructure and macro interest rates is accelerating, as Zerohash advances the adoption of stablecoin payments on Layer 1 networks.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 16, BTC entered a corrective consolidation phase after surging to around $97,900 and is now oscillating in the $95,000–$95,500 range; ETH moved into a high-level consolidation after hitting a peak near $3,403, with prices fluctuating narrowly between $3,280 and $3,320; GT shifted into range-bound consolidation after a prior rally to 10.83; and OWL led small-cap tokens with a +57.75% gain. XRP broke below the $2.10 level, with technical selling pressure dominating the short-term trend; BitMine said its $13 billion ETH holdings could generate over $400 million in annual revenue and expressed confidence that its investment in MrBeast could deliver a “10x” return; and Ripple injected $150 million into LMAX to push the RLUSD stablecoin into institutional trading infrastructure.

Gate Research: On December 3, the broader crypto market saw a mild recovery. BTC and ETH rebounded to the $91,000–$93,000 range and above $3,000, respectively, with short-term momentum strengthening in tandem. Among top movers, PIEVERSE (+78%) surged on strong demand following its on-chain AI Agent recruitment event; LIGHT (+44%) became a focal point within the Bitcoin ecosystem amid major RGB cross-layer DEX progress; and PARTI (+33%) rallied on Universal Accounts expanding to Monad alongside several ecosystem integrations. On the industry side, Bitcoin mining profitability has fallen to historic lows, putting miners under significant margin pressure. Tether Data launched QVAC Fabric LLM, a low-barrier framework enabling local AI model training on consumer hardware. Meanwhile, Flow advanced its shift toward financial infrastructure, rolling out native credit-market protocols and expanding its DeFi-oriented roadmap.

Gate Research Daily Report: On November 14, after a period of volatile decline, BTC found short-term support near $98,000; ETH showed signs of a short-term rebound; GT stabilized with support around $10.9 and began to recover; while LUMINT became the market spotlight with a surge of over 670%. The first XRP spot ETF, launched by Canary Capital, began trading on Nasdaq; the Czech National Bank made its first-ever Bitcoin purchase, establishing a $1 million digital asset pilot portfolio; and Emory University doubled its Bitcoin holdings, investing $52 million to increase its stake in the Grayscale BTC ETF.

On February 25, the crypto market saw a technical rebound, but overall conditions remain range-bound and largely driven by market sentiment, with BTC and ETH showing short-term recovery while medium-term direction remains unclear. Capital continues to rotate into high-narrative assets, with ENSO, ESP, and POWER strengthening on catalysts tied to cross-chain execution infrastructure, unified interaction layers, and funding tailwinds, respectively. Structurally, Ethereum RWA market capitalization has surpassed $15 billion, signaling accelerating real-world asset tokenization, while Gate continues to укрепen its spot and derivatives market share and advance TradFi and AI trading features—highlighting infrastructure build-out and compliance as key medium- to long-term themes.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 11, BTC surpassed the $121,200 mark; ETH broke through the $4,349.81 resistance level; GT rebounded to around $16.96; and ZKJ stood out with a remarkable 79.47% surge. In the Solana ecosystem, the meme coin launchpad BAGS exceeded letsBONK.fun in seven-day revenue. Bitcoin’s market cap surpassed Amazon’s to rank sixth globally, while the total cryptocurrency market cap hit a new high above $4.1 trillion. Additionally, the LayerZero Foundation proposed a $110 million acquisition of the Stargate cross-chain bridge and its token STG.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 13, BTC consolidated near $119,000; ETH broke above $4,600 with a 7.09% gain; and GT recovered to $16.745. Aave’s outstanding borrowings exceeded $25 billion, marking a record high and reflecting a notable rebound in DeFi lending demand. Circle announced the launch of Arc, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on stablecoin and institutional-grade financial use cases, with a public testnet planned for the fall. RWA-focused blockchain MANTRA Chain achieved full EVM compatibility on its testnet and is scheduled to launch its mainnet in September.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 14, BTC broke above $124,400 to set a new all-time high; ETH held firmly above $4,700; and GT consolidated around $17.8, remaining in a short-term range-bound pattern. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization climbed to a record $4.21 trillion, with Bitcoin’s market cap surpassing Alphabet to rank fifth among global assets. Ethereum search interest reached its highest level since 2021, with on-chain activity and capital inflows jointly driving price strength. Base’s on-chain DEX daily trading volume exceeded $2 billion for the first time, highlighting the growing trading activity and capital capacity of the Layer 2 ecosystem.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 13, BTC consolidated near $119,000; ETH broke above $4,600 with a 7.09% gain; and GT recovered to $16.745. Aave’s outstanding borrowings exceeded $25 billion, marking a record high and reflecting a notable rebound in DeFi lending demand. Circle announced the launch of Arc, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on stablecoin and institutional-grade financial use cases, with a public testnet planned for the fall. RWA-focused blockchain MANTRA Chain achieved full EVM compatibility on its testnet and is scheduled to launch its mainnet in September.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 18, BTC is approaching a key support level around $115,800, which has held multiple times previously. ETH recently pulled back after reaching a high of $4,575, while GT remains range-bound between $17.0 and $18.5. Several tokens posted double-digit gains, including BIO (+24.85%), POND (+20.38%), and LINK (+10.79%). Over the past week, NFT market activity surged, with trading volume up 30% week-over-week. Japan is set to approve its first yen-backed stablecoin, JPYC, and Arbitrum DAO’s ETH treasury grew 36% month-over-month, surpassing 22,500 ETH.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 20, the crypto market broadly entered a downward correction phase, with both BTC and ETH weakening. The state of Wyoming launched FRNT, the first state-issued stablecoin in the U.S., marking a pioneering attempt in public sector digital currencies. Solana led globally in fee stability, with its FSR far exceeding other major blockchains. Meanwhile, 1inch introduced native cross-chain swaps between Solana and EVM chains, enhancing user experience and security. Performance among narrative tokens was mixed: MNT rose 6.2% driven by ecosystem incentives and community engagement; MORPHO gained 2.5% thanks to multi-platform integration and updated yield products; LDO remained resilient, reflecting continued momentum in liquid staking.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 21, BTC's price rose 0.56% over the past 24 hours. After stabilizing at $112,000, BTC began a counterattack upward, with short-term resistance at $115,000. ETH surged 3.95% in the past 24 hours, driven by a technical oversold correction and institutional capital buying on dips. Hyperliquid has become the world's highest per-capita revenue company, with an annualized per-capita income of $102 million. According to the Wormhole Foundation, LayerZero proposed to acquire Stargate (STG) for approximately $110 million in ZRO, but Wormhole believes this offer undervalues Stargate’s protocol assets and growth potential. MANTRA Chain is proposing to phase out the ERC-20 version of the OM token, planning to fully migrate it to MANTRA Chain as its sole native base.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 21, BTC's price rose 0.56% over the past 24 hours. After stabilizing at $112,000, BTC began a counterattack upward, with short-term resistance at $115,000. ETH surged 3.95% in the past 24 hours, driven by a technical oversold correction and institutional capital buying on dips. Hyperliquid has become the world's highest per-capita revenue company, with an annualized per-capita income of $102 million. According to the Wormhole Foundation, LayerZero proposed to acquire Stargate (STG) for approximately $110 million in ZRO, but Wormhole believes this offer undervalues Stargate’s protocol assets and growth potential. MANTRA Chain is proposing to phase out the ERC-20 version of the OM token, planning to fully migrate it to MANTRA Chain as its sole native base.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 25, BTC was trading around $112,800, remaining in a broadly downward and volatile pattern; ETH’s short-term trend entered a consolidation phase, navigating between key support and resistance levels; GT was priced around $17.54, showing a recent pattern of rallying and then pulling back. Meanwhile, tokens such as NEON (+46.89%) and QTUM (+33.25%) saw explosive gains, indicating strong capital inflows into niche sectors.USDC usage on the Ethereum network reached an all-time high, with monthly transfer volume hitting $74.83 billion. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority will implement the Basel crypto asset capital requirements starting January 1, 2026. Additionally, SBI Group partnered with Chainlink to accelerate the adoption of digital assets among global institutional players.

On August 27, the crypto market saw a volatile rebound with major tokens broadly rising. Google Cloud launched its financial-grade Layer 1 blockchain, GCUL, aiming to set a new standard for on-chain financial infrastructure. Aave’s TVL reached a record high, approaching the scale of a top-50 U.S. commercial bank, highlighting the growing potential of DeFi as a traditional finance alternative. Among top-performing tokens, IP rose 10.82% driven by momentum in AI-powered creator economies, AURORA surged 69.12% on ecosystem expansion and a stablecoin chain proposal, and NMR jumped 134.25% following institutional interest and its positioning as an AI hedge fund narrative.