Macro Trends

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Gate Research Daily Report: On April 10, Bitcoin remained in a wide trading range amid headline- and sentiment-driven noise, with price briefly returning toward the upper edge of its recent balance area; clearing higher resistance still likely requires a volume-backed breakout. Ethereum mostly tracked BTC, with a narrower range and uneven catch-up performance. Sentiment gauges still pointed to extreme fear, with only a partial recovery in risk appetite. Altcoins were dominated by structural rotation and thematic trading, so caution is warranted on leveraged products and thinly traded names that can see outsized swings. Among actively traded names, TNSR, CHILLGUY, and BLUR stood out on the day, mapping respectively to NFT infrastructure and the meme-sentiment complex. On the narrative side, stablecoins are moving faster into scalable institutional payment and clearing collaboration frameworks, while the traditional financial system shows expanding aggregate stablecoin and on-chain settlement activity alongside

Gate Research Weekly Report: BTC and ETH pulled back after a spike, shifting into a short-term bearish consolidation; ~$274M in liquidations over 24h with shorts dominant, while the Fear & Greed Index sits around 17, reflecting a defensive stance in capital flows. Amid broad altcoin weakness, privacy and DeFi outperformed, with RSC, STIK, and ARIA emerging as structural leaders. Total stablecoin market cap edged up to ~$315.4B, while Ethereum-based stablecoins hit a record ~$180B; gas fees remain low. MSBT saw ~$34M in inflows on day one, Strategy raised enough to buy over 2,500 BTC, and Canary filed for a PEPE ETF. Focus on U.S.–Iran developments, shifts in risk appetite, upcoming stablecoin regulation, as well as Pharos and GoSats funding and token unlocks including APT.

Gate Research Daily Report: Over the past 24 hours, the crypto market has broadly strengthened. BTC broke above and held firm above $70,000 on increased volume, while ETH outperformed, with high-beta capital clearly rotating back in, though it is approaching overbought territory. SWARMS, JOE, and UNITAS all posted significant gains, driven respectively by the rising AI agent narrative, a rebound in the Avalanche ecosystem, and growing demand for stable payment solutions. Bitcoin’s rebound above $70,000 has boosted market sentiment, but options indicators do not yet signal sustained bullish expectations. Meanwhile, DeFi lending protocol Seamless has announced it will cease operations, with its official interface set to shut down on June 30. The U.S. FDIC has also proposed a new regulatory framework stating that stablecoins will not be eligible for deposit insurance.

Gate Research Daily: April 7 — BTC and ETH experienced slight corrections, with the overall market continuing to fluctuate and recover during the turnover phase. Amid heightened fear sentiment, funds shifted toward leading assets and thematic rotations, with mid-cap tokens like SUPER, SIREN, and SQD standing out. On the macro front, U.S. stocks ended higher and gold prices stayed at elevated levels. Within the industry, brokerage spot access is expanding and cirBTC narratives are gaining traction, while the Drift incident has driven the marketplace to re-evaluate overall DeFi risks and ecosystem risk appetite.

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.

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.

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.

Over the past 24 hours, BTC pulled back after a short-term rally and entered a weak consolidation phase, with potential sell pressure around the $70,000–$72,000 range. ETH remains relatively stronger structurally but is losing momentum, entering a consolidation phase amid continued ETF outflows and on-chain distribution. Altcoins show clear divergence, with DID and NFT sectors leading—projects like ONT surged over 45%, reflecting short-term capital rotating into hot narratives. Meanwhile, Drift Protocol was attacked with over $220 million in assets suspiciously transferred; BlackRock’s Bitcoin Enhanced Yield ETF has been confirmed under the ticker BITA; and the SEC has approved options listing for a multi-crypto asset commodity trust on the NYSE.

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.

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.

Gate Research Daily Report: BTC is showing a pattern of “attempted recovery within a weak consolidation, with momentum yet to stabilize.” ETH remains in a “weak recovery without a confirmed reversal,” with further upside requiring volume expansion. NKN, XNY, and POOL surged sharply against the broader weak market, mainly driven by catalysts such as mainnet upgrades, strengthened AI narratives, and optimized protocol incentives. The White House has approved a review of a proposal to include crypto in 401(k) retirement plans; meanwhile, the largest options expiry of Q1 2026 takes place today, with nearly 40% of contracts set to expire. Institutional investors sold $11 billion in U.S. equities last week, marking the largest weekly sell-off in the past five weeks.

Gate Research Weekly Report: BTC and ETH remained in high-level consolidation, while stablecoin market capitalization stood at $311.00 billion and Ethereum gas fees stayed at low levels. PRL, DAO, and L3 led gains, as X’s payments push and AI Agent narratives continued to gain traction. In the next seven days, SUI, GUN, JUP, and EIGEN will unlock tokens worth about $41.59 million, $9.59 million, $8.28 million, and $7.33 million, respectively.

BTC traded within the $68,916.4–$71,401.7 range over the past 24 hours, while ETH moved upward within the $2,103–$2,175 range. POOL, ETN, and XNY rose 44%, 30%, and 21% respectively, driven by protocol updates, expanding use cases, and market narratives. Solana Foundation launched the AI-era developer platform SDP; Tether has engaged a Big Four firm for its first full audit; and Commodity Futures Trading Commission established an innovation task force to create clearer regulatory frameworks for the U.S. derivatives market.