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Gate Research Daily Report: On April 14, the crypto market saw a short term rebound. BTC moved back above $74,000 with elevated volatility, while ETH showed a stronger rebound and increased price swings. Market discussions have focused on the $70,000 support level and the $75,000 to $80,000 resistance range, with short term attention centered on the tug of war around these key levels. Among trending tokens, MEZO, BLESS, and CHECK led daily gains with concentrated turnover, indicating a clear pickup in trading activity in these names. At the industry level, StarkWare has initiated layoffs and organizational restructuring, shifting toward a product and revenue driven approach. Hong Kong’s Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau and the Cyberspace Administration of China have included AI and blockchain as key areas of collaboration. Meanwhile, the TON mainnet has completed a performance upgrade, with a notable improvement in confirmation efficiency.

On April 13, BTC, ETH, and GT moved lower in tandem. BTC pulled back from around $73,000 to the $71,000 range, briefly testing support near $70,500 intraday. The Fear and Greed Index dropped to 12 from 16 the previous day, indicating the market remains in extreme fear, where rebounds are more likely to face profit-taking, with capital focused on position control and short-term trading. Top gainers were concentrated in high-beta small caps and rotating narratives. TRADOOR, INX, and XNY saw volume-driven gains, but with elevated volatility risk. Industry focus centered on miners deleveraging and diversifying revenue ahead of the 2028 halving, Europe’s MiCA driving banks and corporates to select stablecoin infrastructure, and the termination of Ether Machine’s SPAC merger weighing on financing sentiment for ETH treasury-related equities.

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 13, Bitcoin pulled back from weekly highs and chopped between about $70k and $73k. A durable bounce likely needs volume to reclaim key levels, plus confirmation that ETFs and derivatives positioning are steadying. Ether fell more than BTC, with price anchoring lower, so it tends to sell off faster and bounce later. TRADOOR, INX, and XNY led turnover, tied to BSC theme rotation, trading infra, and a small cap data play. Size positions for liquidity and volatility. Sector wise, the 2028 halving is pushing miners toward cost control and new revenue lines. EU firms under MiCA are buying stablecoin payment and clearing more actively. Ether Machine scrapping its Dynamix SPAC deal hit ETH treasury stocks, but it is mostly a sentiment and expectations hit, not a core change to Ethereum fundamentals.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the evolving liquidity dynamics in the crypto ETF market, its profound impact on the volatility of underlying assets, and the mechanisms and market applications of leveraged ETFs. It also offers a detailed comparison between leveraged ETFs in the crypto market and those in traditional financial markets. Based on real-time trading data from the Gate platform, the report constructs a set of practical, execution-oriented trading strategies. Centered on a “right-side entry” approach, the strategy incorporates volume-driven momentum breakout signals to capture excess returns. Through phased position building, momentum-based scaling, and a strict exit framework, it achieves a dynamic balance between risk and return while effectively mitigating volatility drag.

In Q1 2026, against the backdrop of a market pullback and the rapid acceleration of AI adoption, the crypto job market entered a phase of structural transformation. Hiring demand contracted significantly, while talent demand became increasingly concentrated in technical, security, compliance, and AI-related roles, with a clear shift toward higher skill thresholds and greater specialization. Stablecoins, along with compliance and risk management, have emerged as the most certain sources of demand, reflecting the industry’s move toward real-world use cases and regulatory alignment. At the same time, talent continues to concentrate in AI-native companies, and organizational structures are transitioning from role-driven to task-driven models. Overall, the industry is entering a new phase centered on efficiency and capability upgrading.

On April 10, BTC and ETH rose modestly, with the short-term price action showing a relief rebound after a slight easing in geopolitical tensions and risk appetite. However, the Fear and Greed Index remained at 16 in the “extreme fear” zone, so the recovery in risk appetite was limited and capital continued to focus on swing and structural trades. Opportunities on the tape clustered in high-beta names and thematic rotation: TNSR reflected resonance between Solana NFT infrastructure narratives and speculative flows; CHILLGUY illustrated sentiment returning via meme and community-driven virality; and BLUR was more closely tied to a pickup in NFT market conditions and trading activity. On the industry side, Circle launched CPN Managed Payments, packaging wallets, minting/custody, and licensing into a purchasable, institutional-grade stablecoin payments offering. S&P Global noted that stablecoins have grown to roughly $316 billion in size with on-chain transaction volumes in the tri

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 10, Bitcoin remained in a wide trading range amid headline- and sentiment-driven noise, with price briefly returning toward the upper edge of its recent balance area; clearing higher resistance still likely requires a volume-backed breakout. Ethereum mostly tracked BTC, with a narrower range and uneven catch-up performance. Sentiment gauges still pointed to extreme fear, with only a partial recovery in risk appetite. Altcoins were dominated by structural rotation and thematic trading, so caution is warranted on leveraged products and thinly traded names that can see outsized swings. Among actively traded names, TNSR, CHILLGUY, and BLUR stood out on the day, mapping respectively to NFT infrastructure and the meme-sentiment complex. On the narrative side, stablecoins are moving faster into scalable institutional payment and clearing collaboration frameworks, while the traditional financial system shows expanding aggregate stablecoin and on-chain settl

In March, BTC and ETH exhibited a “decline-then-stabilization” recovery pattern. Institutional allocation remained BTC-centric with ETH as a supplement. BTC ETFs recorded cumulative inflows of approximately $86.8 billion, while ETH ETFs saw around $12.6 billion. Within Gate Private Wealth’s quantitative funds, USDT strategies delivered an average annualized return of 5.7%. Xinghe Smart Investment (USDT) achieved the highest one-year return at 9.5%, while Interstellar Hedging (USDT) recorded a cumulative return of 18.0% with all 21 cycles profitable, achieving a 100% win rate. Gravity Hedging (USDT) maintained a maximum drawdown of just 0.01%, demonstrating strong stability. By the end of March, tensions around the Strait of Hormuz eased marginally, supporting a stable outlook for risk assets.

Gate Research Weekly Report: BTC and ETH pulled back after a spike, shifting into a short-term bearish consolidation; ~$274M in liquidations over 24h with shorts dominant, while the Fear & Greed Index sits around 17, reflecting a defensive stance in capital flows. Amid broad altcoin weakness, privacy and DeFi outperformed, with RSC, STIK, and ARIA emerging as structural leaders. Total stablecoin market cap edged up to ~$315.4B, while Ethereum-based stablecoins hit a record ~$180B; gas fees remain low. MSBT saw ~$34M in inflows on day one, Strategy raised enough to buy over 2,500 BTC, and Canary filed for a PEPE ETF. Focus on U.S.–Iran developments, shifts in risk appetite, upcoming stablecoin regulation, as well as Pharos and GoSats funding and token unlocks including APT.

Gate Research VIP Report: Over the past 24 hours, BTC surged to $72,857 before pulling back लगातार, retracing to around $70,500 and approaching intraday lows. ETH showed weaker short-term elasticity and remains in a consolidation phase following its pullback, with a bearish bias. RSC, STIK, and ARIA all posted strong gains, driven respectively by the DeSci narrative, expansion of M2E ecosystems, and strengthening AI compute themes, with capital and narratives reinforcing each other to push prices higher. Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin ETF saw approximately $34 million in inflows on its first day of trading. Strategy’s preferred stock STRC raised enough funds today to purchase over 2,500 BTC. Canary Capital has submitted an application to the U.S. SEC for a spot PEPE ETF.

Over the past week, markets saw heightened volatility driven by recurring geopolitical tensions and stronger than expected economic data. Shifting signals from the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher, with WTI rising more than 7% on the week. Solid retail sales, ISM readings, and nonfarm payrolls supported a rebound in equities, while precious metals reached new highs. Crypto assets moved in line with improving risk appetite, with Bitcoin approaching the $70k resistance level. On the flow side, BTC ETFs recorded modest weekly net inflows of about $22.3 million, an improvement from the prior week but still limited, while ETH ETFs continued to see net outflows. Quarter end rebalancing and holiday effects led to quick reversals after initial inflows. On chain and trading activity concentrated in oil and precious metals, DEX structure reshuffled, and Meteora volumes increased significantly. Stablecoin supply remained elevated, with USDC edging lower while DAI and USDS absorbed

Gate Research VIP Report: Over the past 24 hours, the crypto market has broadly strengthened. BTC broke above and held firm above $70,000 on increased volume, while ETH outperformed, with high-beta capital clearly rotating back in, though it is approaching overbought territory. SWARMS, JOE, and UNITAS all posted significant gains, driven respectively by the rising AI agent narrative, a rebound in the Avalanche ecosystem, and growing demand for stable payment solutions. Bitcoin’s rebound above $70,000 has boosted market sentiment, but options indicators do not yet signal sustained bullish expectations. Meanwhile, DeFi lending protocol Seamless has announced it will cease operations, with its official interface set to shut down on June 30. The U.S. FDIC has also proposed a new regulatory framework stating that stablecoins will not be eligible for deposit insurance.