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: 21Shares Files for ONDO ETF |Polygon Stablecoin Supply Hits Three-Year High
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Gate Research: 21Shares Files for ONDO ETF |Polygon Stablecoin Supply Hits Three-Year High

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 23, BTC consolidated at high levels, ETH continued its gradual uptrend with moderate momentum, and altcoins maintained structural rotation. 21Shares filed for an ONDO ETF, marking further progress in RWA compliance; Polygon’s stablecoin supply reached a three-year high, signaling steady capital inflows; and Sui ecosystem’s MPC coordination project Ika announced its mainnet launch on July 29. Gate Launchpool introduced the Solana ecosystem project NeonNeko, supporting GT/NEKO staking for airdrop rewards.
2026-04-03 19:54:18
Gate Research Institute: Bitcoin's Annual Transaction Volume Surpasses Visa | Merlin 2.0 Builds "Interest-Bearing and Tradable" BTC Summary
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Gate Research Institute: Bitcoin's Annual Transaction Volume Surpasses Visa | Merlin 2.0 Builds "Interest-Bearing and Tradable" BTC Summary

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, Bitcoin (BTC) recorded a modest gain of 0.72%, facing resistance and consolidating at higher levels, while Ethereum (ETH) surged by 9.48%, significantly outperforming major altcoins. Bitcoin's annual transaction volume surpassed Visa for the first time, reaching $20 trillion. Ethereum's total lending volume broke through $300 billion, hitting a historical high. REX launched a Solana (SOL) staking ETF, with its assets under management exceeding $100 million within three weeks. The Bitcoin Layer 2 project Merlin initiated its 2.0 upgrade, aiming to create a "yield-generating, tradable" BTC. Crypto mining firm MARA plans to issue $850 million in convertible bonds to increase its BTC holdings. Goldman Sachs and BNY Mellon jointly introduced a tokenized money market fund solution on blockchain.
2026-04-03 19:00:54
Gate Research: Stablecoins Enter the Regulatory Era, Ushering in a New Generation of Monetary Sovereignty Contest
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Gate Research: Stablecoins Enter the Regulatory Era, Ushering in a New Generation of Monetary Sovereignty Contest

This report systematically reviews the current status and regulatory developments of the global stablecoin market, focusing on legislative trends in major economies such as the United States and Hong Kong since 2025. Currently, the global stablecoin market capitalization exceeds USD 260 billion, with over 170 million users worldwide, spreading across more than 80 countries and regions, making stablecoins an essential part of the digital financial infrastructure. In 2025, the United States passed the Genius Act and Clarity Act, while Hong Kong issued the Stablecoin Ordinance, marking the official entry of global stablecoins into a strongly regulated era.
2026-04-03 18:30:30
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
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
 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
Demystifying Market Conclusions: Rationally Evaluating Whether Berachain Can Be the Endgame for DeFi
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Demystifying Market Conclusions: Rationally Evaluating Whether Berachain Can Be the Endgame for DeFi

This article argues that LSDFi and graph token assets are the breakout points for Berachain. The former builds a more diverse economic flywheel, creating a larger economic bubble and safety net for Berachain. The latter enables projects to unlock more liquidity and attract more users by participating in the ecosystem flywheel.
2026-04-03 10:13:33
Gate Research: Multiple Blockchains & DeFi Protocols Reach Record TVL; Nasdaq Files for LTC, XRP ETFs
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Gate Research: Multiple Blockchains & DeFi Protocols Reach Record TVL; Nasdaq Files for LTC, XRP ETFs

Gate Research Daily Report: February 11, in the past 24 hours, Bitcoin price increased 1.75%, remaining in a stable consolidation range; Ethereum price rose 1.84%, forming a descending triangle. Soneium TVL exceeded $33 million, reaching an all-time high. BOB Chain TVL increased 50.78% in a day, surpassing $247 million. Pendle TVL reached 1.95 million ETH, setting a new record. Nasdaq submitted trading applications for CoinShares LTC ETF and XRP ETF. Democratic Representative Maxine Waters introduced a stablecoin regulation bill. Bitcoin financial services firm Fold expanded its partnership with Visa.
2026-04-03 10:09:59
Gate Research: Web3 On-Chain Insights - January 2025
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Gate Research: Web3 On-Chain Insights - January 2025

The latest Web3 on-chain data report from Gate Research reveals that after reaching a record high in January, Bitcoin entered a consolidation phase, with selling pressure from long-term holders easing and the market stabilizing. Bitcoin's net realized profit/loss declined by 82% from its peak, while the proportion of Bitcoin supply held by exchange addresses dropped to approximately 13.7%. Meanwhile, the $TRUMP token saw its trading volume peak at over $30 billion, but the number of holding addresses declined rapidly, indicating strong short-term speculative activity.
2026-04-03 10:01:02
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