What is the bid-ask spread? Why can an apparently small spread steadily erode returns through frequent trading?
In cryptocurrency trading, many people focus only on price movements and overlook the spread between buying and selling. Even when market prices do not change significantly, frequent trading can generate ongoing costs from spreads and fees, ultimately affecting actual returns.
First, what is the bid-ask spread?
The bid-ask spread is the difference between the market’s best ask price and best bid price. For example, if an asset’s best bid is 100 USDT and its best ask is 100.10 USDT, t

LiuBang 2 hours ago

What Is the Relative Strength Index (RSI)? Why Doesn’t Overbought Mean a Drop Is Inevitable, or Oversold Mean a Rebound Is Certain?
In cryptocurrency trading, RSI is a common technical analysis indicator that can help traders observe price momentum. But many people see RSI rise above 70 and immediately go short, or drop below 30 and rush to buy the dip, only to see the market move against their expectations. The issue is that an indicator reflects market conditions, not an inevitable price reversal.
First, what is RSI?
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) typically ranges from 0 to 100 and measur

Trenches

ZIG

0x8c...1145

Market Cap

Change

24h Vol

Holders

BTC

C5xp...pump

Market Cap

Change

24h Vol

Holders

HIGH

7ymF...high

Market Cap

Change

24h Vol

Holders

STONK

6GmA...UNgx

Market Cap

Change

24h Vol

Holders

CORLA

0xba...7777

Market Cap

Change

24h Vol

Holders

Cryptoast 11 minutes ago

🔴 He had shot at the masked men who came to kidnap him: the young man has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison.
This 23-year-old, whom we told you about, opened fire on October 31 in La Roche-sur-Yon, Vendée, at attackers trying to force their way into his father’s home.
For the deputy prosecutor, this was not self-defense but “an act of revenge,” because the man climbing the balconies had already climbed back down, and a bullet could have ended up just a few meters from children celebrating Halloween.
His lawyer points out that he had already been kidnapped in 2022 for his cryptocurrency an

BrotherDongBit 2 hours ago

Golden September and Silver October have come to a close, and a new window for market positioning has opened!

The market never moves according to anyone’s expectations. Standing firm amid its rises and falls takes more than luck: it takes a thorough understanding of market rhythms and unwavering trading discipline.

November is a fresh start. Next, I’ll break down strategies for short-term trading, swing positioning, medium- and long-term holdings, and selling high and buying low within a range, tailored to different capital sizes. I’ll forecast market direction in advance and provide clear

BTC-0.65%

ETH-1.23%

GateLiveChinese10 minutes ago

🎁 100% chance to win! Gate Social Growth Points Lucky Draw #26 is live!
Complete social tasks to earn Growth Points and win up to a 5,000 USDT Position Experience Voucher and a Gate tri-fold keyboard!
✨ Upgraded newcomer benefits: New users can join with no trading volume requirement!
🎯 How to earn Growth Points
1️⃣ Square interactions: Post, like, comment, and share to earn up to 600/day
2️⃣ Livestream interactions: Watch, like, comment, share, and book to earn up to 300/day
3️⃣ Hot topic tasks: Join discussions and share trading cards to earn up to 90/day
4️⃣ Creator tasks: Publish content

SPCX+0.78%

BTC-0.67%

ETH-1.26%

EgragCrypto an hour ago

#XRP - #VELO - #HBAR - #VET - #FIL.... Coming Today

XRP-1.15%

VELO+0.36%

HBAR-1.36%

VET-0.51%

FIL-2.00%

BlockchainTuoge2 hours ago

I think this gold rally is only just getting started. Physical gold held by central banks is getting increasingly scarce. This isn’t simply a price issue; it’s a matter of inventory and delivery. According to data from the World Gold Council, central banks have been net buyers of more than 1,000 tonnes of gold for three consecutive years: about 1,136 tonnes in 2022, 1,037 tonnes in 2023, and 1,045 tonnes in 2024. That’s a clear step up from the average of 400 to 500 tonnes a year over the past decade. Meanwhile, the “visible” buffers—such as free-float inventories in London vaults and delivera

XAU+0.38%

ZhongLing 2 hours ago

The 14th doubling trade from $5,000!
A fan asked me this afternoon how I did it. Of course, buy the pullback—jump straight into a long position, catch an 8-point short-term move, and smoothly pocket $1,614!
$XAU $BTC #BTC重返8万 #民主党赢得美国两院 #Gate安全卫士免费开通 #黄金突破4100美元

XAU+0.38%

BTC-0.65%

Fortune,Prosperity,And30 minutes ago

Memory stocks are getting absolutely crushed. SanDisk, Micron, and SK Hynix are falling like altcoins. Companies worth hundreds of billions of dollars can still drop nearly 10% in a day.
Texas’s newly elected governor has proposed pausing data center construction until new regulations are introduced. Texas is a major hub for data center expansion, and if projects are delayed, chip and memory purchases could also get pushed back.
Stock prices have already priced in growth for the next few years. If that growth takes a little longer to materialize, the market can’t handle it—let alone a policy c

SNDK-7.93%

MU-6.98%

Four_ivan hour ago

$NEAR bears are guarding this trendline like it's their family inheritance
Every attempt gets rejected from here
Let's see how long they can keep doing this before the chart starts acting differently
Still i am expecting one pullback then a big rally
Maybe a megaaltszn who knows?

NEAR+1.17%

CryptoMishu2 hours ago

Returning User Rewards: Get 100 USDT on Return and Trade to Earn Up to 800 SUI https://www.gate.com/campaigns/6799?ref=VLARBF1YAG&ref_type=132

SUI-1.05%

LiuBang an hour ago

What Is the Funding Rate? Why Can Perpetual Contracts Continue to Generate Holding Costs Even When Prices Do Not Move Significantly?
In cryptocurrency trading, many people focus only on price movements after opening a position and overlook the funding rate. For perpetual contract traders, even if prices move sideways for a long time, holding a position may still incur additional costs or generate income as long as the funding rate is not zero.
First, what is the funding rate?
The funding rate is a mechanism in perpetual contracts through which longs and shorts make periodic payments to each ot

ThisIsTranslateContent:Mr.Li 13 minutes agoBearish

This is gold's weekly chart.
We can see that gold has experienced drops close to 50% before.
If the exact same price action repeats, then from 4600 we definitely have to make it to the 3100 range! $XAUUSD

XAUUSD+1.53%

LiuBang 2 hours ago

What Is a False Breakout? How Can You Distinguish a Brief Price Break from a Breakout That May Lead to a New Trend?
In crypto trading, many people rush to buy when the price breaks through a key resistance level, and rush to short when it falls below support. But sometimes the price only briefly moves beyond a key level before quickly returning to its original range. This phenomenon is called a false breakout and is one of the risks traders can easily overlook.
First, what is a false breakout?
A false breakout occurs when the price briefly breaks through a support or resistance level but fails

智赢舵手 38 minutes ago

Many people see a funding rate of 0 and assume that neither longs nor shorts are taking a side. In fact, a zero rate means the perpetual price is tracking spot, with both sides waiting for the other to move first. $RAY is in exactly this state now.
The current price is 1.7771, up 9.70% in 24 hours, but the funding rate is +0.0000%, indicating that this rally is not being driven by leveraged longs in futures. FOMO buying isn't extreme, which leaves room for further upside. On the moving average front, MA5=1.77104 is above MA20=1.75418, with the short-term average supporting the price; RSI=61.2

BEBBe En Be

Pump.Fun

MC:$61.33Holders:1

2.75%

RAY-0.66%

ACaiStar an hour ago

What is the funding rate? Why can perpetual contracts continuously generate holding costs even when prices show no significant change?
In crypto trading, many people focus only on price movements after opening a position and overlook the funding rate. For perpetual contract traders, even if prices move sideways for an extended period, a nonzero funding rate may result in additional costs or returns while holding a position.
First, what is the funding rate?
The funding rate is a mechanism through which longs and shorts in perpetual contracts make periodic payments to each other, with the aim of

CryptoMishu6 minutes ago

🎉 November 4 Gate Amazon & Apple Earnings Recap Special Livestream Giveaway Results Announced
Thank you for joining the livestream and interacting with us. Congratulations to the following lucky users:
🎁 Gate Tri-Fold Keyboard
Nemesis of Volcanic Rock
Position-Flipping Trader Jc
Guo Guodan
💰 $100 USDT Position Trial Voucher
A Quan Youyou
Spring and Autumn Cicada
luck Meow Meow Meow Meow
Rewards are expected to be distributed within 3 business days. Please check your account!
🎁 Want to win more exclusive merchandise? Be sure to tune in to Gate Live for exciting livestreams, red packet givea

GateLiveChinese2026-11-05 09:23:23

AMZN+6.14%

AAPL+5.39%

CryptoMishu2 hours ago

#Gate股票畅聊季
Trading data on the Gate platform indicates that SanDisk is the leading stock in terms of weekly trading volume, making it a strong candidate for those looking to capitalize on market opportunities.
* On the Gate platform, SanDisk reached a trading volume of approximately $12.43 billion over a seven-day period.
* It was followed by SK Hynix, with a trading volume of approximately $2.25 billion.
* Micron, meanwhile, reached a volume exceeding $600 million during its strongest week.
These figures make SanDisk particularly noteworthy; however, it should be noted that trading popularit

SK Hynix-9.45%

SKHY-5.16%

MU-6.98%

SNDK-7.93%

Join 40 M users in our growing community

⚡️ Join 40 M users in the crypto craze discussion

💬 Engage with your favorite top creators

👍 See what interests you

Join 40 M users in our growing community

Trending Topics

GateLaunchesPoSECProofOfSecurity

BTCBackAbove80K

DemocratsWinBothChambers

Upload Local Image

Upload Local Video

Join 40 M users in our growing community

Trending Topics

GateLaunchesPoSECProofOfSecurity

BTCBackAbove80K

DemocratsWinBothChambers