Macro Trends

Gate Research Daily Report: April 16, The crypto market remained in a choppy trading range today, with Bitcoin slipping 1.54% to $83,782 and Ethereum falling 1.97% to $1,603.38. TRON reported a record-setting $760 million in Q1 revenue, signaling continued strength in on-chain activity and its stablecoin ecosystem. DeFi lending demand surged significantly, while centralized crypto lending (CeFi) saw a steep 68% decline from its 2022 peak, further highlighting the shift toward decentralized finance. On Solana, PumpSwap hit a new all-time high in daily trading volume, driven by a sharp rise in user engagement and transaction activity. Meanwhile, Polygon introduced AggLayer, a cross-chain value aggregation layer aimed at building a new paradigm for an "Internet of Value" across blockchain networks. Solana also upgraded its network by raising the per-block compute limit, boosting performance and continuing its push for scalability.

Gate Research Daily Report: April 15, Bitcoin at $85,284, Ethereum at $1,641.76. Digital asset funds see $7.2B in 3-week outflows. Canada to launch first Solana spot ETFs with staking. Ethereum leads Q1 dApp revenue with over $1B. Bitcoin implied volatility surges as markets remain uncertain on trade policy. JPMorgan launches GBP blockchain accounts to expand global settlement capabilities.

This article explores the key trends and challenges in the current cryptocurrency market. The author analyzes Bitcoin's position under macroeconomic pressure, discussing the debate over whether it's a risk asset or a safe haven. The article also evaluates Ethereum's current development status and its potential as a productive asset. Additionally, the article discusses emerging productive assets like Hyperliquid's HYPE, and the evolution of DAO governance models. Given the current uncertain macroeconomic environment, the author suggests focusing on development opportunities in new projects.

The U.S. dollar not only dominates global trade, but has also become a hidden economic weapon. Whoever controls the dollar, controls the lifeline of the global economy. What’s even more concerning is that this war will expand from the domain of commodities to that of currencies—a global currency devaluation race is now underway.

Thus far, the only products that have been produced by crypto, and accepted by the rest of the financial system, are stablecoins and Bitcoin. DeFi is yet to take off meaningfully outside of crypto and decouple from trading volumes.

Compared to the bell curve distribution that technology adoption usually follows, there is a disproportionately high percentage share of those pioneering crypto AI adoption. This can be attributed to self-selection bias from participants already interested in crypto AI, but may also indicate that crypto AI adoption is still dominated by tech enthusiasts and has yet to gain mainstream traction, even within the crypto industry.

Exploring Trump's tariff strategy and its impact on global markets, power dynamics, and economic manipulation.

Gate Research Daily Report: April 14, Bitcoin declined to $84,514, while Ethereum fell to $1,619. Despite the broader market pullback, on-chain activity remains strong, with Ethereum setting a new record by processing $1.18 trillion in stablecoin transfers over the past 30 days—highlighting continued capital flow and user engagement. In contrast, the NFT market continues to shrink, as both trading volumes and active user numbers have declined sharply. The SEC has proposed a new crypto regulatory sandbox, signaling a potential shift toward more flexible and innovation-friendly policymaking. At the same time, Pump.fun has seen its daily trading volume collapse by 99%, and its token "graduation rate" has slowed significantly, reflecting a cooling of speculative fervor on the Solana network. Amid these developments, Gate.io has announced a major brand revamp, unveiling its new Chinese name "Damen" (meaning "The Gate"), which represents its commitment to embracing the next wave of growth in the Web3 era.

This article offers a deep dive into the 2025 altcoin season. It examines a fundamental shift from traditional BTC dominance to a narrative-driven dynamic. It analyzes evolving capital flows, rapid sector rotations, and the growing impact of political narratives – hallmarks of what’s now called “Altcoin Season 2.0.” Drawing on the latest data and research, the piece reveals how stablecoins have overtaken BTC as the core liquidity layer, and how fragmented, fast-moving narratives are reshaping trading strategies. It also offers actionable frameworks for risk management and opportunity identification in this atypical bull cycle.

This report offers an in-depth analysis of the multifaceted ways tariffs are influencing crypto markets, specifically focusing on liquidity conditions, mining economics, capital flows, monetary fragmentation, and Bitcoin's evolving role in the global financial order.

The article analyzes in detail the direct effects of tariffs, including increasing national revenue, reducing global production efficiency, and the stagflation effect on the global economy. At the same time, it explores the indirect effects of tariffs, such as the responses from taxed countries, exchange rate fluctuations, and adjustments in monetary and fiscal policies.

A new 2025 survey reveals that around 55 million Americans hold crypto assets, spanning all age groups and income levels, with over 70% saying it has improved their lives. Discover how digital assets are entering the mainstream, reshaping payments and investments.

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 10, Bitcoin fell to $79,733 and Ethereum to $1,535. Gate.io released its Q1 2025 report. Trump repealed crypto tax rules, marking the first official crypto legislation. Tokenized gold trading volume hit a two-year high. AVAX may gain mainstream ETF access, and top altcoins XCN, AERGO, and ZRC posted notable gains.

This article begins with the concept of social scalability, exploring why it is one of the core factors behind the long-term success of cryptocurrencies. It also provides a comparative analysis between the short-term success of centralized projects and the long-term potential of decentralized ones.

Gate Research (April 4–10, 2025) : This report provides a comprehensive analysis of key developments in the cryptocurrency market and the broader macroeconomic landscape. On April 10, Trump's suspension of tariffs triggered a broad-based rally in the markets, with U.S. equities and crypto assets rebounding simultaneously—Bitcoin surged past $82,000. On April 9, the SEC dropped its lawsuit against Ripple, coinciding with the launch of the first ETF linked to XRP. On April 8, South Korea's National Pension Service introduced blockchain management to pave the way for broader crypto asset adoption. On the same day, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission announced that it would allow staking services for spot virtual asset ETFs, with limits to enhance risk control. On April 6, the SEC began reviewing digital asset policies from the Biden era, signaling a potential move toward regulatory easing. On April 4, the U.S. March nonfarm payroll report significantly beat expectations, highlighting continued resili