2026-8-17
After a whole night, Bitcoin finally showed some “reaction.” Regardless of which direction it moves, that’s better than moving sideways. On the 1-hour timeframe, it has temporarily returned to a bullish trend, but it’s still missing a “test” (a pullback to around 633 to confirm that the breakout is valid). If there’s no pullback, it needs to break above 635 with volume (for example, pushing directly to around 63850-64150) to confirm that the breakout is valid. Otherwise, it remains relatively weak. For intraday traders, you can try a small short position, entering around 63550, with

The whale firmly shorting BTC with a $114 million position added 258 BTC to its holdings again 2 minutes ago. Its latest position is 1,900 BTC, opened at $63,582, with unrealized profit currently at $1.79M.

The whale that built a position of $30.05 million worth of ETH in June is suspected of reducing its holdings. The address 0x643…CF565 deposited 7,981 ETH into FalconX 3 hours ago, worth $14.99 million; since July, it has deposited a total of 10,735.8 ETH (approximately $20.04 million),

🚨 HYPE IS ENTERING A NEW PHASE 🚨
Hyperliquid’s RWA activity reportedly attracted 169K wallets in H1 2026.
That’s not just another crypto narrative.
If Hyperliquid becomes a major home for RWAs + perps + prediction markets, what happens to $HYPE ?
🔥 $100 next?
👀 Or is the competition being underestimated?
Your prediction? 👇
#HYPE #Hyperliquid #Gate.io #RWA #DeFi

What BTC lacks now is not positive news, but incremental buying
BTC has recently appeared stable around $63k, but the market is actually very “cold”: trading volume has clearly contracted, and volatility has also fallen to multi-month lows. On the surface, it is not falling, but beneath that, it looks more like neither bulls nor bears are willing to take the initiative.
ETF data is even more direct. BTC spot ETFs saw consecutive inflows in early August, but have weakened again recently: from August 12 to 14, they recorded net outflows of $61.1 million, $131.1 million, and $56.2 million, respec

$BTC ‌ is stuck in a tight range. Volatility is at 6/100 — price isn't moving fast. Whales are evenly split at 51/49, meaning neither side has control. This is a waiting game, not a trading opportunity. No clear direction means no trade.
Plan:
· No LONG or SHORT right now.
· Wait for 4H close above $64,000 — target $65,500.
· Wait for 4H close below $63,000 — target $61,500.
· Stop-loss: Determined after entry.
Advice: Don't force a trade. Let the market show its hand first.#GateEventPointsSystemLaunched

Weekly Macro Outlook: Fed Minutes and PMIs Arrive—Can South Korean Stocks Extend Their Technical Bull Market? Markets Eye Three Key Variables
On August 17, global financial market risk appetite broadly recovered over the past week. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both hit new recent highs, with the main trading focus shifting from defensive risk aversion back to rate-cut expectations and the realization of AI earnings; technology and chip stocks led the gains. South Korea’s KOSPI index rose 11.5% cumulatively, ending a seven-week losing streak and returning to a technical bull market. The U.S. Dollar I

#USD1FuturesZeroMakerFee
USD1 Perpetual Futures on Gate: Zero Maker Fee, Every Trade Counts
There is a promotion running right now on Gate that a lot of traders are still sleeping on, and it deserves a closer look because it changes how you should think about trading cost, position sizing, and even scalping frequency. The deal is simple on paper but powerful in practice, so let me break it down clearly and honestly, including my own take on how to use it.
The core of the campaign is that all USD1-margined perpetual futures carry a maker fee of zero percent during the entire promotion period.

#GateEventPointsSystemLaunched 🎯
Gate is introducing a new Event Points System designed to make event participation more engaging and rewarding. Users can complete eligible activities, accumulate points, and unlock opportunities for additional rewards.
🔥 Why it matters:
• Earn points through eligible event activities
• Track your progress more easily
• Participate in campaigns and unlock potential rewards
• Turn regular platform engagement into additional benefits
Gate continues to expand its rewards ecosystem with points-based programs across different products and events.
For active Gate

#S&P500Breaks7800ForFirstTime
S&P 7,800: Why Earnings Quality Divergence Matters More Than Headline Highs for Rally Sustainability
S&P 500 hit 7,800 ATH driven by >50% Q2 earnings growth + cooling inflation + rate cut hopes. But index levels mask critical fragility: earnings quality is diverging sharply beneath the surface. Here’s what smart traders monitor to distinguish durable rallies from fragile ones propped up by narrow leadership. 👇
🔍 Why Breadth & Quality Determine True Strength (Not Just Index Level)
• Earnings Growth Concentration = Fragile Foundation: >50% aggregate growth masks

New week, New opportunities
We go again
Rooting for everyone putting in the work
Gm guys

Wallchain founder livin’ life, I ain’t even mad
If @kyparus managed to buy a 911 Carrera 4S with Wallchain Quacks, what color is @Punk9277’s Kaito Bugatti

If Dezhi places a large order near the close,
I’ll chase in with another 500.
If it hits the upper price limit,
I’ll hold it to the end.
Just waiting for the leader to return to the main theme.
Let’s keep an eye on how it performs near the close.

Does holding Niulai come with dividends? My wallet has been continuously receiving Nasdaq tokens.

Other animation directors were stunned by the hit’s box-office haul.

El Salvador added 8 Bitcoin over the past 7 days and 31 Bitcoin over the past 30 days, bringing its Bitcoin holdings to 7,745.37 BTC, with a total value of $448 million.

FIFTY NINE UNITED STATES DOLLARS