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An airdrop is a method used by blockchain projects to reward early users and community participants, typically in the form of tokens. This column will gather market airdrop opportunities and provide interactive tutorials, helping you get involved in early-stage projects with potential.

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Gate Research: Solana Memecoins Partially Recovered, Ethereum Foundation Discloses AI Safety Experiments
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Gate Research: Solana Memecoins Partially Recovered, Ethereum Foundation Discloses AI Safety Experiments

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 10, the crypto market staged a selective recovery, with BTC climbing back above 63,000 USDT while ETH continued to underperform. The Fear & Greed Index remained at 22, signaling that market risk appetite was still firmly cautious. Among the top-performing tokens, FIDA (+41.91%), ELON (+30.10%), and JTO (+24.42%) ranked as the three biggest gainers, representing the Solana infrastructure, meme coin, and liquid staking sectors, respectively. On the industry front, the Ethereum Foundation disclosed its latest AI security experiments, highlighting that AI-assisted audits still require human verification; Hong Kong’s SFC called on licensed platforms to phase out weaker authentication methods such as SMS, pushing account security standards higher; and PYUSD launched natively on Polygon’s Open Money Stack, reflecting how stablecoin competition is gradually shifting from asset issuance toward payment infrastructure integration.
2026-07-10 02:04:12
Gate Research: Crypto Market Cap Falls Below $2.1 Trillion as Market Leverage Continues to Retreat
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Gate Research: Crypto Market Cap Falls Below $2.1 Trillion as Market Leverage Continues to Retreat

Gate Research Weekly Report: The cryptocurrency market remained in a consolidation phase this week, with the total crypto market capitalization falling to approximately USD 2.09 trillion. Major cryptocurrencies came under broad selling pressure, while overall market risk appetite showed little sign of recovery. Spot crypto ETFs continued to record net outflows, reflecting a cautious stance among institutional investors. Overall, while the market is likely to remain range-bound in the near term, sustained institutional participation, the expansion of the stablecoin ecosystem, and ongoing infrastructure development continue to provide solid support for the industry's long-term growth.
2026-06-25 04:59:50
Gate Research: Markets Remain Cautious Ahead of the FOMC Meeting, While SpaceX Options Debut Signals Elevated Volatility Expectations
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VIPGate Research: Markets Remain Cautious Ahead of the FOMC Meeting, While SpaceX Options Debut Signals Elevated Volatility Expectations

Gate Research Daily Report: BTC fell 0.76% to 65,814.7 USDT, ETH edged up 0.21%, fear & greed index at 24 (Extreme Fear); IKA surged 33.95% on Move ecosystem narrative, VELVET gained 22.64% on DeFi asset management demand, PUFFER rose 16.38% on Ethereum restaking momentum. Kevin Warsh is set to chair his first FOMC meeting, with potential hawkish signals that could reshape market expectations for future rate hikes. SpaceX's options market debut highlights elevated volatility expectations, sparking debate over the sustainability of its trillion-dollar valuation. Meanwhile, the tokenized RWA market has surpassed $43 billion in size, signaling an accelerating migration of institutional capital onto blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
2026-06-17 04:34:14
Gate Research: ETH Resilient Rebound, Major Banks Accelerate Tokenization Networks
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Gate Research: ETH Resilient Rebound, Major Banks Accelerate Tokenization Networks

Gate Research Daily Report: On June 16, the crypto market continued to recover, with both BTC and ETH posting gains and trading volume expanding significantly. However, the Fear & Greed Index remained at 23, indicating that market risk appetite has yet to fully recover. Among the top-performing tokens, DN, SYN, and SIREN reflected three distinct themes: high-beta trading assets, cross-chain infrastructure, and community-driven narratives. At the industry level, major banks are advancing tokenized deposit networks, the digital euro project has entered a critical stage ahead of parliamentary voting, and the Qivalis euro stablecoin alliance continues to expand. Together, these developments suggest that on-chain payment and settlement infrastructure is evolving beyond the crypto-native ecosystem and increasingly extending into the banking sector and public monetary systems.
2026-06-16 03:14:40
Gate Research: U.S. Tariff Policy Sparks Turmoil in Global Markets; Bitcoin Falls Below $80,000
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Gate Research: U.S. Tariff Policy Sparks Turmoil in Global Markets; Bitcoin Falls Below $80,000

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 7, Bitcoin dropped 5.22% to $78,236, while Ethereum fell 12.13% to $1,601. Aave's cumulative borrowing interest on Ethereum surpassed $1 billion. Solana's total value locked (TVL) reached 53.8 million SOL, marking its highest level since 2023. In March, most major DeFi protocols experienced sharp revenue declines, but Sky stood out with notable growth. Meanwhile, newly announced U.S. tariff policies triggered a global market shake-up, accelerating sell-offs across both traditional and crypto markets. Lens Chain officially launched its mainnet, offering a scalable and modular foundation for decentralized social applications. The SEC also initiated a review of digital asset policies introduced under the Biden administration, potentially signaling a move toward more relaxed regulation.
2026-06-04 07:34:43
Gate Research VIP Weekly Report: H Surges Over 170%, Morpho Continues to Attract Lending Liquidity (May 25–31, 2026)
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VIPGate Research VIP Weekly Report: H Surges Over 170%, Morpho Continues to Attract Lending Liquidity (May 25–31, 2026)

BTC trended lower throughout the week, while ETH also experienced a pullback. Crypto ETF products recorded net outflows for a second consecutive week. H led the market with a gain of 175.79%. Gate officially launched stock trading, allowing users to trade stocks, ETFs, and other assets listed on major U.S. securities markets directly with USDT, offering access to more than 10,000 securities. On-chain capital flows showed a notable shift, with Ink attracting approximately $132 million in net inflows, making it the largest destination for capital inflows, while BSC recorded a period of capital returning to the ecosystem. Following the rsETH risk incident, Morpho has continued to attract liquidity in the lending market, with its modular architecture and risk isolation capabilities emerging as a new competitive advantage.
2026-06-02 10:06:52
Gate Research: Crypto ETF Inflows Continue to Rise | Prediction Market Trading Volume Surpasses $133.5 Billion
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Gate Research: Crypto ETF Inflows Continue to Rise | Prediction Market Trading Volume Surpasses $133.5 Billion

Gate Research Weekly Report: After a sharp sell-off, the market has entered a consolidation phase, with BTC and ETH still capped by key moving averages. Capital is rotating back into high-beta sectors such as AI, signaling a modest recovery in risk appetite. Ethereum’s staking ratio has surpassed 30%, reaching a new all-time high and pointing to ongoing supply contraction and a rebalancing of liquidity structures. Zerohash’s integration with Monad and USDC is advancing the deployment of stablecoin payment infrastructure at the L1 level. Tether’s U.S. Treasury holdings continue to expand, accelerating the integration of stablecoins into the short-term interest rate system. Overall crypto market capitalization continues to decline, indicating that the market remains in a near-term de-risking phase. Meanwhile, Anchorage has completed a strategic financing round of approximately $100 million, with participation from Tether.
2026-03-05 09:21:13
Gate Research: Circle Launches Nanopayments Testnet | Gate Introduces TradFi Trading API and Multi-Leverage Mechanism
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Gate Research: Circle Launches Nanopayments Testnet | Gate Introduces TradFi Trading API and Multi-Leverage Mechanism

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 4, the crypto market remained in a weak consolidation phase, with BTC and ETH trading in a narrow range after the previous pullback, while market sentiment stayed in the “extreme fear” zone. In this environment, capital has been rotating toward structural opportunities, with AI- and compute-related tokens such as PHA, AIXBT, and AKT showing relative strength, driven by narratives around confidential computing, technical rebound, and decentralized AI infrastructure. On the narrative side, AI and stablecoin infrastructure continue to draw attention. A recent study shows that 48.3% of AI decision scenarios selected Bitcoin as the preferred monetary instrument. Meanwhile, Circle launched the Nanopayments testnet, enabling ultra-small USDC payments and exploring AI agent–driven micropayment use cases. In addition, Gate introduced a TradFi trading API and adjustable leverage mechanism, further expanding its multi-asset programmatic trading infrastructure.
2026-03-04 06:18:32
Gate Research: Traders Position for a Crypto Market Rebound | Claude Experiences Widespread Service Outage
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Gate Research: Traders Position for a Crypto Market Rebound | Claude Experiences Widespread Service Outage

Gate Research Daily Report: Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, Bitcoin remains within a downward channel. Ethereum is attempting to stabilize in the short term but has yet to achieve a decisive breakout above its key resistance zone. As risk appetite improved, FAI, SIREN, and BOBA surged more than 125%, 83%, and 58%, respectively, over the past 24 hours. Claude experienced a widespread service outage, affecting thousands of users globally. Digital asset investment products recorded $1 billion in inflows last week, ending a five-week streak of outflows totaling $4 billion. While tensions in the Middle East have heightened short-term volatility, the long-term outlook remains intact, with some traders positioning for a potential rebound.
2026-03-03 06:10:16
Gate Research: Geopolitical Tensions Escalate | AI Accelerates Ethereum Development
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Gate Research: Geopolitical Tensions Escalate | AI Accelerates Ethereum Development

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 2, the crypto market continued to trade in a high-volatility consolidation pattern, with BTC repeatedly fluctuating within the $66,000–$67,000 range and ETH rebounding but still in the process of trend confirmation, as overall risk appetite kept contracting. Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East heightened macro uncertainty, driving gains in oil and gold, while the Fear & Greed Index fell to 10. Structurally, clear divergence emerged among small-cap and thematic assets: SYND surged on exchange incentives and ecosystem partnership catalysts, ARC strengthened amid renewed AI narrative rotation, and CFG attracted buying interest following its listing on a Korean exchange. On the industry front, X lifted its ban on paid crypto promotions while tightening disclosure requirements, SpaceX advanced its IPO plans and disclosed holdings of 8,285 BTC, and Vitalik noted that AI is significantly accelerating Ethereum’s development process, undersco
2026-03-02 06:34:49
Gate Research: Circle Tops $90 | Jane Street Accused of 10 a.m. BTC Dump
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Gate Research: Circle Tops $90 | Jane Street Accused of 10 a.m. BTC Dump

Gate Research Daily Report: On February 27, BTC rebounded after a sharp drop to $62,501 and is now consolidating above $67,000; ETH recovered from the $1,800 level and is holding near $2,020 in a high-level range; GT is showing a rebound-driven consolidation structure; POWER led the market with a +113.53% surge, while small-cap tokens such as DENT and RAVE also posted strong gains. A suspected insider earned over $411,000 on Polymarket by betting on ZachXBT’s allegations against Axiom; claims that Jane Street “manipulated the 10 a.m. Bitcoin dump” lack data support, with analysts pointing instead to ETF authorized participant mechanics; Circle shares broke above $90, with analysts saying the stock has “clearly decoupled” from broader crypto trends, as applications like Polymarket are seen as new growth drivers for USDC.
2026-02-27 06:27:20
Gate Research: ZachXBT Teases Insider Trading Exposé | Ethereum Foundation Researcher Releases Draft Roadmap
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Gate Research: ZachXBT Teases Insider Trading Exposé | Ethereum Foundation Researcher Releases Draft Roadmap

Gate Research Weekly Report: BTC has reclaimed $65,000 but remains capped by resistance at $66,000–$68,500, with prices likely to range between $60,000 and $70,000 in the near term. ETH has moved back above $2,000 but continues to trade within a descending channel, facing resistance at $2,050–$2,150. Altcoin sentiment has improved, though the broader market remains in “extreme fear.” CRYPTOBURG surged on exchange listing and airdrop expectations, while MBX and POWER gained on trading momentum and speculative flows. Nvidia’s Q4 revenue rose 73% year-over-year, reinforcing the AI narrative; Bitcoin funding rates turned negative, and short liquidations intensified positioning dynamics; Jane Street faces insider trading allegations, sparking regulatory debate. This week’s focus includes ZachXBT’s investigative report, Ethereum’s seven-fork Strawmap roadmap, and Circle’s better-than-expected earnings. Next week, watch for unlock pressure from SUI, JUP, and GRASS.
2026-02-26 08:59:55