Macro Trends

This week, BTC briefly rebounded to $95,000 before retesting the $81,500 support level, while ETH remained in a triangular consolidation pattern. Ripple established the National Cryptocurrency Association in the U.S., Aave introduced a token buyback program and activated its fee switch to optimize its economic model, and Pendle launched a Community Listing mechanism to enable a permissionless yield market. Berachain led capital inflows, securing the top position this week, while Pump.fun's February trading volume dropped 63% month-over-month. In the NFT market, Paradise topped the rankings with a seven-day trading volume exceeding 28,000 SOL.

Gate Research(Feb 28 - Mar 6, 2025), this report provides a comprehensive analysis of key developments in the cryptocurrency market and the broader macroeconomy. On February 28, the U.S. core PCE price index for January rose by 2.6% year-on-year, generally in line with expectations. On March 3, Trump announced an initiative to establish a U.S. crypto reserve, incorporating BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and ADA as core assets. On March 5, USDC became the first USD stablecoin approved for use in Japan. The White House supported repealing the crypto broker rule, potentially signaling a turning point for DeFi regulation. U.S. February ADP employment numbers unexpectedly fell to 0.077 million, falling short of expectations.

This report summarizes the on-chain data situation for Web3 in February 2025. The cryptocurrency market experienced a pullback after reaching new highs, with some holders in a loss-making position. However, despite the market correction, ecosystem development continues to progress steadily. On February 6, the Berachain mainnet was officially launched. With its Proof of Liquidity (PoL) mechanism and three-token model, it quickly became a market focal point. As the Berachain ecosystem rapidly expands, the value of the $BERA token is reflected in trading activity. It is gradually becoming the core asset of ecosystem liquidity, driving on-chain applications and user growth.

This article explores the relationship between AI technological breakthroughs and cryptocurrency development. Beginning with China's DeepSeek model success, it analyzes the impact on Nvidia and AI-framework crypto projects while considering blockchain technology's position within the AI ecosystem. The article examines the receding Meme coin trend, highlighting the current imbalance in crypto market valuations where rapid altcoin proliferation has diluted value. The author argues that the crypto industry needs innovation and repositioning to forge its unique development path in an AI-dominated future.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 4, BTC price dropped 9.31% in the past 24 hours, currently at 84,208 USDT. ETH price declined by 14.34%, now at 2,077 USDT. The total value locked (TVL) in the Maple Finance protocol has surpassed $400 million, reaching an all-time high. The TVL of the Soneium public blockchain has exceeded $50 million, also hitting a record high. The Bybit hacker has laundered 499,000 ETH within 10 days. The SEC has announced the personnel list for its crypto task force, aiming to clarify the regulatory framework for digital assets. CME will launch SOL futures on March 17. Aave has expanded to the Sonic mainnet, deploying its V3 lending market.

This article provides an in-depth look at the Ethereum Foundation, covering its organizational structure, operational framework, funding sources, expenditures, and its role in supporting the Ethereum ecosystem. We will also explore how the foundation differs from traditional corporations, the challenges and controversies it faces, and its potential future developments.

This article analyzes the SEC's stringent regulatory policies on the crypto industry in recent years and the gradual relaxation following Trump's election. Through concrete cases and data, it explores how shifts in SEC regulation impact the crypto market, particularly exchanges and crypto projects.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the current state and future prospects of U.S. Bitcoin reserves and sovereign wealth funds. It explores the fundamental concept of sovereign wealth funds, the background behind the establishment of new sovereign wealth funds in the U.S., and their potential strategic allocation of Bitcoin. By comparing the progress of various U.S. states and other countries in digital asset investments, the article distinguishes between sovereign wealth funds and Bitcoin strategic reserves while projecting future trends. Additionally, it examines the multiple risks associated with this strategy, including market volatility, funding sources, and cybersecurity challenges, offering readers a comprehensive and insightful perspective.

Gate Research has released its latest report, "Gate Research: February Cryptocurrency Market Review," summarizing and analyzing February's market trends, on-chain data, key events, security incidents, funding activity, and upcoming developments. This report provides deep insights into the overall performance of the crypto market and key industry trends.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 5, Bitcoin price rose 4.32% to 87,733.4 USDT, while Ethereum price increased 5.35% to 2,182.01 USDT. Ondo Finance TVL surpassed $1 billion. Morph TVL exceeded $20 million. Solana network fees dropped to $1.16 million. USDC became the first USD stablecoin approved for use in Japan. In February, the market capitalization of 14 Bitcoin mining companies declined 22%. The White House supported repealing the crypto broker rule, signaling a potential turning point for DeFi regulation.

By analyzing Trump's actions in the crypto space, this article exposes how political power and capital exploit decentralization as a facade to construct a new extraction. It reveals insider trading and power manipulation in crypto while exploring the dual nature of blockchain technology in the real world.

The launch of the $TRUMP token triggered an unprecedented meme coin frenzy, driving the token price to soar before rapidly falling back, trapping retail investors in a speculative pit. This article outlines the full timeline of the $TRUMP token and explores the risk warnings for ordinary investors, as well as the impact of this political and financial frenzy on the crypto industry.

This article delves into the recent turbulence in the crypto market, analyzing the reasons behind Bitcoin's price dropping below $90,000, including the Bybit hacking incident, uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariff policies, and the impact of the macroeconomic environment. It also highlights concerns about a U.S. economic recession, uncertainty regarding Trump's policies, and declining consumer confidence, which have exacerbated volatility in the crypto market.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 3, Bitcoin surged 7.37% to 92,692 USDT, while Ethereum rose 10.18% to 2,447.34 USDT. Pump.fun's February revenue dropped 38% month-over-month. CME Bitcoin futures recorded a $10,000 gap, the largest in history. Benefiting from the overall growth of the Cardano ecosystem, Liqwid TVL reached $112 million. Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a U.S. crypto reserve, incorporating BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and ADA as core assets. Cronos plans to restore 70 billion CRO tokens to boost ecosystem development. XRP's fully diluted market cap surpassed Ethereum for the first time. DA saw a significant surge. Meanwhile, Warren Buffett warned about tariff risks.

Gate Research Daily Report: The price of Bitcoin has dropped by 3.05%, reaching $89,290, while Ethereum's price has increased by 0.25%, reaching $2,504.58. The total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency market has fallen below $3 trillion, a decrease of 24.1% from its peak. Sonic's TVL has surpassed $600 million. In the past 24 hours, Jupiter's fee revenue has exceeded that of Pump.fun, marking a new low since September 2024. Aave has voted to suspend lending services on the Polygon PoS chain, which could result in a loss of over $300 million in TVL. The SEC has announced the termination of its investigation into Uniswap. Hong Kong is set to release its second virtual asset policy declaration.