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Gate Flash News covers real-time crypto market updates, Bitcoin and Ethereum price movements, and key industry developments.
2026-06-06
05:15

Argentina Expands Hantavirus Investigation to Mendoza Province

According to Argentina's Health Ministry on June 5, the country expanded its Hantavirus investigation scope to Mendoza Province in western Argentina. A team comprising experts from Argentina's National Laboratory, the Carlos Malbran Institute, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
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05:03

ETH plunges 1.39% in 15 minutes: Technical support breaks and ETF fund outflows converge

Between 04:00 and 05:00 (UTC) on June 6, 2026, ETH sharply dropped by 1.39% within 15 minutes. The price ranged from 1,538.32 to 1,569.41 USDT, with a swing of 1.99%. The market continued its pullback trend that has been ongoing since the historical high of $4,954 in August 2025. The Fear and Greed Index sits in the deep fear zone at 29, with volatility noticeably increasing. The main driver behind this move is the breakdown of a key technical support level. ETH has fallen below the $1,964 key s
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ETH3.35%
AAVE1.86%
WEETH-0.03%
04:26

VOLX (Volatility Index) perpetual contracts will be launched on June 6 in Gate’s contract stock section for the first time, supporting 1–20x leverage trading

Gate News message: According to a Gate official announcement on June 6, 2026, the Gate contract stock专区 will launch VOLX (Volatility Index) perpetual contract spot trading for the first time on June 6, 2026 at 14:00 (UTC+8). The contracts will use USDT settlement and support 1–20x long and short operations. VOLX is an index that measures the market’s annualized implied volatility for the next 30 days on the S&P 500. The leverage ratio can be selected by the user at the time of placing the order.
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