Macro Trends

Gate Research Institute Daily Report: March 17 saw the crypto market sustain its rebound trajectory. BTC remained at high levels, while ETH delivered a more pronounced recovery. Capital flows shifted from purely defensive positions to higher-volatility assets among mainstream tokens. Market sentiment continued to improve from the previous day, yet the panic index still signals a fear zone. For top-performing tokens, FET, APT, and DRIFT led gains among assets with market caps above $10 million, representing the AI smart network, public chain infrastructure, and on-chain derivatives sectors, respectively. On the industry front, key growth areas were concentrated in three themes: partnerships between Korean financial institutions for digital assets, development of tokenized securities and stablecoin platforms, and rising expectations for stablecoin licensing in Hong Kong. Regional markets are increasingly focusing on regulated stablecoins, tokenized securities on-chain, and the deployment of institutional-grade

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 16, the crypto market showed a rebound and recovery, with both BTC and ETH moving higher. However, capital continues to concentrate primarily in major assets, while opportunities among altcoins are mainly reflected through structural rotation. Among trending tokens, DKA (+43.34%), G (+30.98%), and NOS (+25.81%) ranked as the top three gainers among assets with circulating market capitalizations above $10 million. At the industry level, the tax dispute over stablecoins in Brazil is intensifying, tokenized stock distribution is accelerating, and the regulatory treatment of payment stablecoins under net capital rules is showing signs of easing. Overall, the sector’s main trajectory continues to shift toward payment compliance, on-chain securities, and institutional-grade financial infrastructure.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC and ETH continued to trade with weak volatility, and market sentiment stayed in the fear range. Rising tensions in the Middle East drove up oil prices and simultaneously increased demand for stablecoins, with USDC demand surging in the Dubai market. Pump.fun may pursue multi-chain expansion, while popular tokens like ACX, Lobster, and PIXEL posted strong gains. Capital activity in the Solana ecosystem remains robust.

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 Institute Daily Report: On March 10, the overall cryptocurrency market rebounded, with BTC and ETH rising together. While previous panic selling has eased, extreme fear persists, keeping the market in a cautious recovery phase. Among the top-performing tokens, GF (+106.93%), BEBE (+104.66%), and DOGS (+31.98%) led gains for assets with market caps exceeding $10 million. Fresh capital continues to flow into high-volatility, small- and mid-cap sectors, and market opportunities remain driven by structural rotation. In the industry, stablecoin settlement networks, tokenized stock expansion, and cross-ledger liquidity design have emerged as the key trends to watch. The industry narrative is shifting from simple price speculation to deeper competition in payments, settlements, and on-chain asset infrastructure.

Gate Research Institute Daily: On March 9, the crypto market remained weak and volatile, with BTC and ETH both declining as the overall market maintained a defensive posture. Among trending tokens, DEGO (+53.60%), BABY (+28.04%), and MBOX (+25.26%) recorded the highest gains among assets with market capitalizations over $10 million, with new capital primarily targeting highly elastic small- and mid-cap sectors. On the regulatory front, the enactment of Pakistan's Virtual Assets Act 2026 is advancing legal oversight; Brickken joined the UNE standards framework to support asset tokenization rulemaking; and Cardano is enhancing USDCx infrastructure to strengthen stablecoins’ core functionality in payments and RWA settlement. The industry’s main trajectory continues toward greater compliance and infrastructure maturity.

Gate Research Daily: On March 6, BTC surged above $74,000 before pulling back, currently consolidating near $71,000. ETH dropped from a peak of $2,190 and is now trading in the $2,070–$2,090 range. GT is oscillating narrowly between $7.10 and $7.20, maintaining an overall recovery and consolidation structure. SYND drew market attention with a +55.81% gain. The RWA sector continues to heat up, as Ondo Finance secured regulatory approval from Abu Dhabi to facilitate tokenized stock and ETF trading. The AI Agent business model is attracting interest, with stablecoins and blockchain recognized as essential infrastructure. Short-selling firm Culper Research is betting against Ethereum, warning that its post-upgrade tokenomics could trigger a "death spiral" risk.

Gate Research Daily Report: Affected by factors including Trump’s proposed 15% global tariffs, Bitcoin lacks strong upward momentum. Ethereum continues to consolidate near its 20-day low, with multiple momentum indicators still pointing to a weak market structure. PIPPIN rose 16.62%, mainly driven by strong speculative buying and community momentum. POWER gained 12.05%, largely fueled by leveraged trading activity. Anthropic’s announcement on automating COBOL system modernization triggered an 11% drop in IBM’s share price. ZachXBT is set to release a major investigation, with prediction markets and Trump-related projects expected to face scrutiny. Vitalik sold 10,700 ETH this month at an average price of $2,027, drawing market attention.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 28, the crypto market saw a brief relief rebound, with broad-based gains and capital rotating back into core assets and large-cap majors. On the thematic side, mid- and small-cap tokens such as PIPPIN, BNKR, and XRD rallied strongly on agent narratives and expectations around product/tooling updates, with flows clearly concentrating into higher-beta names. Meanwhile, Tether launched its USAT dollar stablecoin as part of a two-track approach combining regulatory segmentation and distribution expansion; Kite released a mainnet roadmap centered on agent-native trust and pay-per-call payments; and Polygon continued to lead x402 agentic payment transactions, while Base activity has weakened for eight consecutive days.

Gate Research Daily Report: Bitcoin fell further below $84,000 on Tuesday, and dragged by BTC’s correction, Ethereum dropped below $2,800 over the past 24 hours, approaching its key $2,600 support again. Ancient8 announced a partnership with the gaming identity layer Dæmons, driving A8 up 89% in the past 24 hours; PRIME’s recent gains were mainly fueled by exchange listings and trading incentives, rising 45% over the same period. Kalshi announced it will tokenize thousands of its existing prediction market contracts on Solana, a move likely to attract more institutional and retail participation; meanwhile, Strategy established a $1.44 billion dividend reserve fund to support payouts, signaling robust cash flow and liquidity management to investors.

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