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#SummerCreationCamp
#BTC
Bitcoin retreated to the $BTC level due to tensions with Iran and concerns about interest rates.
On Monday, Bitcoin fell slightly as escalating US-Iran tensions and rising interest rates pushed markets away from cryptocurrencies. The cryptocurrency, which showed little movement over the weekend, continued its decline.
The world's largest cryptocurrency fell 0.9% to the $XRP level. Transactions were recorded at 09:10. Bitcoin continues to remain in the trading range seen for much of the year. Confidence in cryptocurrencies remains weak. Bitcoin is also trading 50% below its record high in October and is experiencing significant losses this year.
US-Iran tensions escalate after weekend attacks
The increasing tension between the US and Iran continues to weigh on risk appetite. The two countries carried out reciprocal attacks over the weekend.
The US appears to be expanding the scope of its attacks against Iran.
Tehran retaliated by continuing its attacks on neighboring Gulf countries and targeting American bases in the region.
Following these developments, oil prices rose sharply. The aggressive stance of the US and Iran has halted maritime shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Rising oil prices have heightened concerns about energy-related inflation. This could push the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates later in the year.
The central bank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its July meeting. However, markets are on high alert for strong signals from policymakers. Recently, several Fed members have warned that raising interest rates may be necessary to combat persistent inflation.
Higher interest rates are negative for non-yielding assets like Bitcoin. Cryptocurrencies are also negatively affected by this.
Michael Saylor warns against Bitcoin blockchain upgrade.
Michael Saylor, President of Strategy and a Bitcoin supporter, issued a warning on Sunday against a proposed software upgrade for the Bitcoin blockchain.
The upgrade aims to temporarily restrict the blockchain from holding large amounts of non-monetary data, including Ordinals. It seeks to refocus on prioritizing the improvement of Bitcoin's monetary nature.
Saylor voiced his concerns in a social media post, saying it could invalidate some blocks. He argued that this should only be reserved for serious malfunctions.
He noted that the proposal does not fix known critical bugs.
Supporters of the upgrade think differently. They argue that the upgrade cleans spam from the blockchain. They say it reduces the unnecessary burden on node operators.
Today's cryptocurrency prices: Altcoins fall in the absence of positive signs
Broader cryptocurrency prices fell significantly on Monday. The weekend had been quiet. Crypto markets, along with Bitcoin, are underperforming this year.
Ether, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency, fell 0.7% to $ADA .
XRP fell 0.7%. Solana fell 0.2%. Cardano lost 2.4%. BNB fell 0.7%.
Dogecoin lost 1%, while $TRUMP fell 4.1%.
Bitcoin retreated to the $BTC level due to tensions with Iran and concerns about interest rates.
On Monday, Bitcoin fell slightly as escalating US-Iran tensions and rising interest rates pushed markets away from cryptocurrencies. The cryptocurrency, which showed little movement over the weekend, continued its decline.
The world's largest cryptocurrency fell 0.9% to the $XRP level. Transactions were recorded at 09:10. Bitcoin continues to remain in the trading range seen for much of the year. Confidence in cryptocurrencies remains weak. Bitcoin is also trading 50% below its record high in October and is experiencing significant losses this year.
US-Iran tensions escalate after weekend attacks
The increasing tension between the US and Iran continues to weigh on risk appetite. The two countries carried out reciprocal attacks over the weekend.
The US appears to be expanding the scope of its attacks against Iran.
Tehran retaliated by continuing its attacks on neighboring Gulf countries and targeting American bases in the region.
Following these developments, oil prices rose sharply. The aggressive stance of the US and Iran has halted maritime shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Rising oil prices have heightened concerns about energy-related inflation. This could push the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates later in the year.
The central bank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its July meeting. However, markets are on high alert for strong signals from policymakers. Recently, several Fed members have warned that raising interest rates may be necessary to combat persistent inflation.
Higher interest rates are negative for non-yielding assets like Bitcoin. Cryptocurrencies are also negatively affected by this.
Michael Saylor warns against Bitcoin blockchain upgrade.
Michael Saylor, President of Strategy and a Bitcoin supporter, issued a warning on Sunday against a proposed software upgrade for the Bitcoin blockchain.
The upgrade aims to temporarily restrict the blockchain from holding large amounts of non-monetary data, including Ordinals. It seeks to refocus on prioritizing the improvement of Bitcoin's monetary nature.
Saylor voiced his concerns in a social media post, saying it could invalidate some blocks. He argued that this should only be reserved for serious malfunctions.
He noted that the proposal does not fix known critical bugs.
Supporters of the upgrade think differently. They argue that the upgrade cleans spam from the blockchain. They say it reduces the unnecessary burden on node operators.
Today's cryptocurrency prices: Altcoins fall in the absence of positive signs
Broader cryptocurrency prices fell significantly on Monday. The weekend had been quiet. Crypto markets, along with Bitcoin, are underperforming this year.
Ether, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency, fell 0.7% to $ADA.
XRP fell 0.7%. Solana fell 0.2%. Cardano lost 2.4%. BNB fell 0.7%.
Dogecoin lost 1%, while $TRUMP fell 4.1%.
$DOGE ‌$XRP ‌$ADA ‌

GM. BTC spent the entire weekend trading around 65,000, and on Monday morning it still hadn’t picked a direction. But something on-chain has already landed—GateDEX has fully integrated Robinhood Chain. The fusion of CeFi and DeFi isn’t just a concept anymore; it’s already happening.

#PreIPOs第二期OpenAI认购
Following the successful launch of the SpaceX Pre-IPO offering, Gate has introduced Season 2, featuring OpenAI.
The announcement regarding the Gate Pre-IPO Season 2 offering perfectly illustrates why these campaigns generate such immense excitement.
Total allocation: 27,700 units
Reference price: US$722 per unit
Historically, the world of traditional venture capital and pre-IPO investment was the exclusive domain of giant corporations and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Gate successfully bridges this gap by utilizing a regulatory-compliant "mirror note" mechanism. This system enables retail investors to purchase fractional shares in massive private companies—such as SpaceX and OpenAI—that would otherwise be inaccessible to them.
Why Did This Special Round Attract So Much Interest?
Data from this phase highlights the strong appetite among retail investors to invest in top-tier AI companies:
Massive Oversubscription: Demand for OpenAI asset certificates surged rapidly. Within the first hour of the offering, over $148 million in capital was committed against a $20 million cap, resulting in a staggering oversubscription rate of 639.39%.
Valuation Perspective: With 27,700 certificates priced at $722 each, participants gained the opportunity to invest in OpenAI following the historic private funding rounds that pushed the company's valuation to the $852 billion mark.
No Additional Costs: Gate’s waiver of both implicit trading and custody fees has made this offer highly attractive compared to traditional secondary market brokerages, which typically charge high premiums.
What’s Next for Participants?
With the subscription phase officially concluding today—July 17, 2026—the next major milestone is just around the corner:
Start of Pre-Market Trading: July 20, 2026, at 16:00 (UTC+8). The pre-market trading window will open on this date, allowing participants to trade OpenAI asset certificates directly on the platform before any official IPO takes place.
This campaign is a prime example of how Web3 infrastructure democratizes access to partnerships with early-stage companies.
The goal of the Pre-IPO program is to give eligible investors exposure to shares of well-known private companies before they potentially go public. Since companies like SpaceX and OpenAI are not publicly listed, ordinary investors typically cannot invest in them directly.
According to Gate, the offering uses a compliant mirror note mechanism rather than directly selling private company shares. This structure is intended to provide participants with economic exposure linked to the underlying private company's valuation, subject to the product's specific terms and conditions.
The Old Way: A Closed and Opaque Structure
Traditionally, investing in a company like OpenAI prior to its IPO was completely inaccessible to individual investors. Secondary private markets are characterized by:
Exorbitantly High Capital Requirements: Transactions typically start at $10 million and are structured via complex Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).
Cumbersome Legal Processes: These involve rigorous "Know Your Customer" (KYC) procedures, General Partner approval, and opaque fee structures (often 1–5% per intermediary).
Extremely Low Liquidity: Capital remains locked up for years with no easy way to divest.
"Mirror Certificate" Transformation: True Democratization
Gate’s "mirror certificate" mechanism leverages Web3 infrastructure to radically transform this exclusive, high-barrier model.
Fractional Access: By converting institutional-grade private equity opportunities into CPN asset certificates, Gate breaks down the million-dollar entry barrier, lowering the minimum investment to just $100.
24/7 Instant Liquidity: Unlike traditional private company shares, these certificates become available for pre-market trading shortly after the subscription period ends. Exiting an investment or adjusting your position requires no lawyers; you simply execute a trade via the order book.
Zero-Fee Entry: By waiving implicit transaction and custody fees during the subscription phase, Gate eliminates the heavy "intermediary costs" that historically eroded returns on early-stage investments.
The Big Takeaway:
"Gate’s mirror certificate isn't just a new trading pair—it's a structural bridge. It takes a market that was built to keep ordinary traders out and turns it into an open, liquid, and accessible playground for everyone."

The Big Takeaway:
"Gate’s mirror certificate isn't just a new trading pair—it's a structural bridge. It takes a market that was built to keep ordinary traders out and turns it into an open, liquid, and accessible playground for everyone."