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From October 7 to October 20, 2025, the crypto market continued its rotational structure, with BTC rebounding from 102,100 USDT and ETH stabilizing near 3,680 USDT before moving upward. RAIL surged over 125%, driven by renewed interest in privacy narratives and anticipation of upcoming compliance summits, while COAI and H both gained more than 110%. Overall, capital flowed primarily into mid- and small-cap tokens, with strong rotations across privacy, AI, and on-chain computing themes. Recently, several trending projects in NFT, DEX, and AI sectors have also launched airdrop campaigns, providing users with opportunities to capture rebound momentum and early participation rewards.

Gate Research Daily Report: Bitcoin is at a critical juncture, having formed a short-term bottom, but buying momentum remains weak. Ethereum is trading in a narrow range, with its trend still unclear. YB has officially entered circulation and launched on platforms including Gate, boosting trading activity, with a 24-hour increase of 22.41%. SOPH rose 14.81% over the past 24 hours, with recent volatility possibly related to major capital positioning. NIL gained 8.18% in 24 hours, mainly driven by the NIL Foundation launching its testnet, which is expected to enhance network performance and attract developers. FalconX plans to acquire 21Shares to expand its presence in crypto financial products. Bitcoin’s MVRV has fallen below the 365-day moving average, potentially signaling a market bottom.

In September, the cryptocurrency market remained volatile, with total market capitalization fluctuating between $3.8 trillion and $4.3 trillion. Early-month capital inflows pushed valuations to a peak of $4.25 trillion, before macroeconomic factors drove a pullback to around $4 trillion. Liquidity stayed stable, though the market lacked fresh momentum. On-chain activity was steady, led by Solana, while Arbitrum and Base saw mid-month surges. Base and Polygon also experienced brief spikes in gas fees. ArbitrumDAO’s DRIP incentive program attracted significant inflows, with $33.1 million in stablecoins entering the ecosystem within two days. Meanwhile, Plasma launched its mainnet and native token XPL, which peaked at $1.67, bringing its fully diluted valuation (FDV) to over $14 billion.

On October 22, the crypto market experienced a volatile pullback, with major tokens under pressure. BTC fell 0.88%, consolidating near key support levels, while ETH dropped 1.63%, showing continued weakness. AI-related tokens moved against the trend — BLUAI surged 295%, driven by its listing on Gate and the “AI × Sui” narrative; COAI rose 39%, focusing on the AI Agent ecosystem; and LIGHT gained 26%, boosted by its whitepaper release and growing interest in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Meanwhile, overall market structure showed signs of stabilization. Bitcoin’s open interest declined 30% over the week, easing leverage risks, while Gate Perp DEX surpassed $1 billion in cumulative trading volume, leveraging the Gate Layer network and high-performance matching engine to emerge as a key growth driver in decentralized derivatives.

Gate Research Daily Report: On October 22, the crypto market experienced a volatile pullback, with major tokens under pressure. BTC fell 0.88%, consolidating near key support levels, while ETH dropped 1.63%, showing continued weakness. AI-related tokens moved against the trend — BLUAI surged 295%, driven by its listing on Gate and the “AI × Sui” narrative; COAI rose 39%, focusing on the AI Agent ecosystem; and LIGHT gained 26%, boosted by its whitepaper release and growing interest in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Meanwhile, overall market structure showed signs of stabilization. Bitcoin’s open interest declined 30% over the week, easing leverage risks, while Gate Perp DEX surpassed $1 billion in cumulative trading volume, leveraging the Gate Layer network and high-performance matching engine to emerge as a key growth driver in decentralized derivatives.

Last week, ENA surged over 15.09%, emerging as the standout token. TAO and PAXG also posted gains of 8.93% and 5.19%, respectively, bucking the broader trend in the short term. The Starknet ecosystem is gradually recovering, centering around "BTCFi" with initiatives including Bitcoin staking, institutional onboarding, and a 100 million STRK incentive program. Both TVL and stablecoin supply have reached new highs. The prediction market sector is heating up—Polymarket's active wallets surpassed 56,000, and together with Kalshi, monthly trading volume hit a record $1.44 billion.

Gate Research Daily Report: Over the past day, the cryptocurrency market has seen a significant rebound, with total market capitalization returning to around $3.87 trillion. Bitcoin broke above the $111,000 mark, rising nearly 2% on the day, while Ethereum traded narrowly between $3,917 and $4,082, showing a mild upward trend overall. Bio Protocol completed a new funding round backed by prominent investors. Growing market interest in Merkle tree technology and Lightning Network scaling solutions drove gains in Treehouse. VanEck’s filing for a Lido Staked Ethereum ETF marks another step toward DeFi’s deeper integration with traditional finance. Meanwhile, a leading asset management firm opened Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs to retail investors, and Greenlane announced plans to raise $110 million to launch its BERA Treasury Strategy.

Gate Research Daily Report: On October 20, BTC is trading above the MA30, indicating that short-term bullish momentum remains, though it faces notable resistance above; ETH’s short-term MA5 has crossed below MA10, forming a short-term bearish signal. Gate Layer on-chain addresses surpassed 100 million; Solana TVL hit a three-year high at 59.28 million SOL; Aave V4 will support diversified collateral assets, further expanding the financing scope in DeFi.

Gate Research Daily Report: On October 20, BTC is trading above the MA30, indicating that short-term bullish momentum remains, though it faces noticeable resistance above; ETH’s short-term MA5 has crossed below MA10, signaling a short-term bearish bias; GT rebounded significantly after hitting a low around 15.15 following a prior decline. Additionally, tokens such as MLN (+59.7%), AUCTION (+42.63%), and TRU (+27.85%) saw strong rebounds, with capital rapidly flowing back into the DeFi sector, keeping market hotspots active. Gate Layer’s on-chain addresses surpassed 100 million; Solana’s TVL reached a three-year high of 59.28 million SOL; and Aave V4 will support a diversified range of collateral assets, further expanding the financing scope in DeFi.

Strategy pioneered the DAT model, and by 2025, Ethereum DATs have sparked a new wave of staking activity. The core logic of the DAT model is a “finance–buy–refinance” cycle, forming a self-reinforcing flywheel. The attractiveness and risk profile of a DAT in capital markets are jointly determined by per-share token holdings, underlying asset prices, and mNAV. The Ethereum DAT model has evolved from merely being a token holder to becoming a network participant and yield generator. Based on the DAT Sustainability Five-Force Model, the conclusion is that only DATs with robust capital structures, transparent financial disclosure, and clear strategic positioning can truly survive market cycles.

In September 2025, Solana and Base continued to dominate high-frequency on-chain activity, while Ethereum saw slight declines in transactions and active addresses but remained the leader in fee revenue, reinforcing its position in high-value scenarios. Arbitrum, boosted by the DRIP incentive program, recorded over $500 million in net inflows, with ecosystem activity rebounding and on-chain dynamics continuing to shift. Bitcoin consolidated at high levels, with weakening capital activity and reduced long-term holdings, though market pressure remained mild. Plasma gained traction rapidly with an integrated stablecoin architecture and aggressive incentives, surpassing $5.4 billion in TVL within its first week; MYX Finance surged on mechanism innovation and strong community momentum, emerging as a rising star in the derivatives sector.

Gate Research Daily Report: On October 16, Bitcoin continued to weaken, falling 2.24% on increased volume over the past 24 hours. Ethereum is currently trading at $3,981, down 3.17% on higher trading activity in the same period. DEGO, which is incubating BOT3 AI, saw its price surge 18.9% in the past 24 hours. The globally renowned CEX announced it would officially list YGG on October 15, driving the token up 12.7%. Benefiting from ecosystem expansion and catalysts such as the CEX Alpha competition, BLESS soared 503% in a single day. Stablecoin inflows reached $74 billion, providing liquidity support amid market declines, while JustLend DAO’s TVL surpassed $7.82 billion.