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This week’s recap highlights sharp downside in Bitcoin and Ethereum amid hawkish Fed developments and significant ETF outflows, juxtaposed with pockets of strength in tokens like Hyperliquid driven by narrative activity. The report also outlines key macro catalysts, regulatory news, major venture financings, and ecosystem momentum shaping Web3 markets.

Glassnode's on-chain data and market structure analysis indicate that the recent underperformance of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) relative to most risk assets is not solely driven by macroeconomic factors. Rather, it is a structural outcome stemming from the late stage of a deleveraging cycle, combined with low trading activity and weak liquidity. From a longer-term cyclical perspective, however, both assets continue to hold enduring advantages.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino is capitalizing on the substantial profits generated by Tether’s stablecoin operations to accumulate physical gold on a massive scale, making Tether one of the largest gold holders globally outside of central banks. This article offers an in-depth examination of Tether’s strategy for converting stablecoin revenue into gold reserves, acquiring shares in concession companies, and expanding its gold-backed token XAUT, highlighting the company’s strategic positioning in macro-finance and currency competition.

The SEC’s intended rollout of a crypto innovation exemption mechanism in January has been postponed under pressure from major Wall Street players. JPMorgan, Citadel, and others insist that the current federal securities law framework must remain in force, rejecting broad exemptions for tokenized securities. The latest guidance on tokenized securities marks a shift in regulatory emphasis—from technical structure to economic substance—which could influence the compliance strategies and innovation pace for RWA and DeFi.

This article leverages Hamilton Helmer’s “Seven Powers” framework to systematically deconstruct how competitive moats form in the crypto ecosystem. It reinterprets economies of scale under open blockchain conditions as the “Lindy Effect Economy,” and breaks down network effects into liquidity coordination and decentralized robustness. The analysis precisely highlights how reverse positioning becomes more pronounced on-chain, switching costs diminish, and risk accumulates due to dependence on smart contracts—demonstrating the unique evolutionary patterns in this environment.

Gate DEX BountyDrop is a one-stop hub that gathers the most popular airdrop projects, offering users a fast-track entry into interactive tasks.

The Ethereum Foundation announced the upcoming launch of the ERC-8004 standard—a new protocol designed to provide on-chain identity and reputation systems for AI Agents. Alongside it, the accompanying x402 payment protocol will establish a standardized mechanism for value settlement among AI agents. This article comprehensively explains the design principles, technical functions, and ecosystem positioning of these two standards, while also outlining key participants and projects within ecosystems such as Ethereum, Base, and Solana.

Gate Research: On Feb 2, crypto markets pulled back amid a broad sell-off in stocks and gold/silver, as risk appetite continued to deteriorate. BTC traced a “sharp drop → capitulation wick → weak rebound → low-range consolidation” pattern; ETH underperformed sharply with $2,200 as the key near-term line; and GT entered a relief-rebound phase but remains capped by its MA30. In pockets of strength, POKT surged on deflationary tokenomics upgrades and partnership catalysts, Limitless (LMTS)rallied on buybacks/burns and a volume milestone, and AVAAI (AVA) gained on AI-agent narrative and ecosystem expectations. On the news front, prediction markets posted a record $12B+ in January volume; Moltbook sparked an AI-agents social wave that spilled into Clanker on Base via booming token launches and trading activity. Meanwhile, the meme sector slid further, with meme KOL Murad reportedly down about $58M over the past six months, reigniting risk discussions.On Feb 2, crypto markets pulled back amid a broad sell-off in st

Gate has officially launched the TradFi trading section on its web platform, signaling the conclusion of the public beta and finalizing seamless integration across both the app and web interfaces. Gate TradFi is built around a CFD trading model, offering access to traditional financial assets including forex, metals, indices, commodities, and stocks. Users benefit from a unified account and fund structure shared with Gate’s crypto spot and derivatives markets. Leveraging USDT-backed assets, the MT5 trading system, and trading rules modeled after traditional markets, Gate is steadily establishing a comprehensive multi-asset trading gateway that connects crypto and traditional finance.

Gate Research Daily Report: On Feb 2, crypto markets broadly fell as pullbacks in stocks and gold/silver weighed on risk appetite, with the Fear & Greed Index dropping to 14—its lowest level this year. BTC is consolidating near the lows after a capitulation wick, with $75K as key support and $80K as major resistance; ETH underperformed, with $2,200 as the critical line—if it breaks, downside targets shift to $2,150 and $2,000. Despite the weak tape, POKT, LMTS, and AVA outperformed on their respective catalysts. Key narratives included prediction markets posting a record $12B+ in January volume, the AI-agent narrative spilling into Clanker and boosting token launches/trading activity, and renewed risk debate in the meme sector after Murad’s reported ~$58M six-month drawdown.

The Gate TradFi Web platform has officially launched, marking the end of its public beta. Users can now trade cryptocurrencies alongside traditional financial CFD products—including forex, gold, indices, and stocks—within a single Gate account. This integration delivers unified account access across multiple platforms and streamlines cross-market asset allocation for an efficient trading experience.

Gate, a leading global crypto trading platform, has officially launched web access for its TradFi trading zone, concluding its public beta phase. Gate TradFi enables users to trade global traditional financial assets—including forex, metals, indices, commodities, and stocks—via CFD products within a unified account system. By combining USDT-based collateral, MT5 infrastructure, and traditional CFD trading mechanisms, Gate bridges crypto and traditional markets, offering a more seamless multi-asset trading experience.

Robert Kiyosaki, author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," has warned that a market crash is in progress and stated that he intends to buy gold, silver, and Bitcoin as their prices fall. This article provides an objective analysis of his investment logic and the potential risks, based on the latest price movements.

The core differences between TradFi (Traditional Finance) and DeFi (Decentralized Finance) lie in how trust is established, how assets are controlled, and how financial systems operate.