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In the crypto market, where high volatility and rapid shifts are the norm, trading has evolved beyond simply predicting market direction. It now demands quick strategy adjustments and robust risk management. This article explores the changing market dynamics to reveal why contract trading is the core arena for short-term capital. It also details Gate's design philosophy for contract trading—including system stability, risk control mechanisms, and strategy flexibility—to help traders develop frameworks that reflect real market conditions and support sustainable, long-term trading.

US crypto-friendly bank Old Glory is preparing to go public through a SPAC transaction, with a total valuation of $250 million. The bank plans to list on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol OGB. Old Glory focuses on the comprehensive integration of crypto assets and traditional financial services, marking the latest instance of a crypto bank advancing toward the public markets.

The latest US inflation data has raised expectations for interest rate cuts, pushing Bitcoin (BTC) up 2% to $93,500. This article offers an in-depth analysis of the CPI report’s impact, current market sentiment, and the short-term outlook for the crypto market.

Lighter has officially released its mobile app, offering support for perpetual contracts, spot trading, and RWA transactions. The platform has also launched a trading competition exclusive to mobile users. Early participants not only have the opportunity to win $LIT rewards but also benefit from bonus points and founding user status, providing a strategic advantage for future platform incentives.

The Safe Foundation has entered into a strategic partnership with Ethena Labs aimed at lowering USDe transaction costs on the Ethereum mainnet. The collaboration also provides up to a 10x points bonus for users who hold USDe using Safe multisig wallets. This move marks an important milestone in driving stablecoins toward a self-custody ecosystem.

Wintermute asserts that the revival of cryptocurrencies in 2026 hinges on three main outcomes: expansion of ETFs, robust performance of leading assets like Bitcoin, and renewed participation from retail investors. Drawing on current price movements and capital flow data, this article offers an objective assessment of the essential conditions for a genuine crypto market recovery in 2026.

Quant (QNT) is the cryptocurrency powering the Quant network, focused on advancing interoperability between different blockchains. Leveraging its proprietary Overledger technology, Quant not only streamlines multi-chain application performance but also offers enterprise-level security and transaction efficiency, making it a key pillar of the cross-chain ecosystem.

In 2026, the S&P 500 Index recorded its third consecutive close above the historic 6,975-point mark, signaling robust investor confidence and strong momentum in the U.S. stock market. This article from Gate offers an in-depth analysis of the underlying drivers, market implications, and investment strategy for the year ahead.

Examining the integration of TradFi and crypto, institutional capital flows, investor dynamics, and Gate’s development of TradFi trading products to understand how these forces are redefining price discovery and market structure.

The crypto market ended 2025 with negative returns, as BTC and ETH failed to hold their key year-start levels of $90,000 and $3,000, respectively. Within Gate’s private wealth quant funds, Stellar Core Smart-Invest (USDT) led with an 11.0% annualized return and a Sharpe ratio of 4.3, demonstrating strong risk-adjusted performance. Additionally, Quantum Leap (USDT), Interstellar Hedge (USDT), and Gravity Hedge (USDT) all achieved a 100% win rate for the year. The USDT strategy returned 1.6% in December and achieved a 7.5% full-year return, with overall drawdowns nearly at zero. In the short term, the probability of a Fed rate cut in January is low, and divergence over the pace of future cuts may further widen. In the medium to long term, deeper regulatory coordination and progress in crypto legislation could become a key institutional turning point for crypto assets entering the mainstream financial system.

Gate’s latest report shows a volatile 2025 crypto market as BTC and ETH weaken, while its wealth quant strategies achieve 100% win rates; outlook highlights regulation and rising institutional participation.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 14, the crypto market posted broad gains as macro sentiment improved. Bitcoin surged before consolidating at elevated levels, while Ethereum outperformed and held around the $3,300 area. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index rebounded sharply from 26 yesterday to 48, signaling renewed risk appetite and a rotation toward higher-beta assets, while gold continued to climb. Among notable movers, BOT spiked on AI trading-tool narratives and speculative inflows; MFER rose alongside a meme-sector rebound; and ARRR drew attention amid a revival in privacy narratives. In this edition’s Alpha takeaways, we highlight Gate’s expanded TradFi derivatives offering with CFD access to a wider range of traditional assets, Wintermute’s three potential catalysts for a 2026 altcoin rebound, and Polygon Labs’ $250M+ acquisition of Coinme and Sequence to accelerate the rollout of its compliant stablecoin payments “open stack.”

Gate Research: On January 14, the crypto market rallied broadly as macro sentiment improved and risk appetite recovered. Bitcoin surged and then consolidated at elevated levels, while Ethereum outperformed to lead the move, with other major assets rising in tandem. Among the day’s top movers, BOT spiked on the back of AI trading-tool narratives and speculative flows; MFER gained as the meme sector rebounded and capital rotated; and ARRR drew attention amid a renewed privacy narrative and a broader upswing across privacy coins. In key highlights, Gate expanded its TradFi derivatives offering by adding CFD access to gold, FX, indices, and other traditional assets, further strengthening its multi-asset suite; Wintermute outlined three potential catalysts for an altcoin rebound in 2026; and Polygon Labs announced the acquisition of Coinme and Sequence for over $250 million to accelerate the rollout of its compliant stablecoin payments “open stack.”

As global geopolitical risks temporarily subside and capital returns to risk assets, Snowflake (SNOW) has shown marked price volatility. This analysis investigates SNOW's current price action from the perspectives of market sentiment, AI sector momentum, and technology fund flows. It also explores the long-term growth story reflected in recent short-term swings, helping investors gain a deeper understanding of SNOW's market position heading into early 2026.

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