Macro Trends

Gate Research Daily Report: September 3, Bitcoin's price rebounded to around $59,000 after hitting a low of $57,129. Meanwhile, Ethereum found support after dropping to approximately $2,400, climbing back to around $2,500. Altcoins have started to recover in the past 24 hours, following BTC's price movements, with significant gains seen in sectors like BTC Ordinals, Solana Memes, and Yield Farming. Pendle's eBTC has surpassed $15 million in total value locked (TVL), making it the highest-yielding BTC staking project among those with TVL exceeding $1 million. Additionally, four projects publicly announced funding rounds, with the highest disclosed amount being $6 million, covering sectors such as AI, DeFi, stablecoins, and Ethereum Layer 2.

This article takes a deep dive into the structural problems within the cryptocurrency venture capital scene, examining how large VC firms invest in infrastructure projects and the impact these investments have on the market and project valuations. It also compares the Solana and Ethereum ecosystems to assess their respective strengths and challenges, offering practical strategies and advice for both founders and investors.

The web3 growth stack feels inevitable—web3 companies need to understand their users, deeply engage them, and reach new ones. This report delves into this rapidly emerging industry, offering a comprehensive overview of the most promising web3 growth companies. It includes both publicly announced and privately shared fundraising data, providing a detailed snapshot of the industry today.

The cryptocurrency market has matured, requiring a shift from the simple bull-bear mindset to value investing based on liquidity and token scarcity, with a focus on long-term fundamentals rather than short-term speculation.

Gate Research Daily Report: August 29, Bitcoin experienced a slight uptick, hovering around $59,000, while Ethereum, after a brief dip, bounced back to above $2,500. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw net outflows. OpenSea received a Wells Notice from the SEC, indicating potential legal action. The prediction platform Polymarket reached a new monthly trading volume record, surpassing $450 million. WazirX filed for a moratorium in a Singapore court, seeking debt restructuring. Several crypto projects secured funding across various sectors, including computing power, payments, and gaming. Additionally, Every Finance and Mantle Network are offering opportunities to earn token rewards.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 27, both Bitcoin and Ethereum saw declines as market sentiment turned cautious. U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $21.85 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net outflow of $13.52 million. The rise in stablecoin supply suggests positive market signals, potentially indicating an upcoming rally. Bitcoin’s hash rate is nearing an all-time high, with mining difficulty expected to set a new record. In the past 24 hours, five projects announced funding rounds, raising a total of $12.6 million. Orderly Network has launched its airdrop and staking programs, while Nubit has begun the third phase of its testnet tasks.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 28, over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin's price dropped by 5.85%, accompanied by a surge in trading volume. The U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs saw net outflows of $127 million and $34.5 million, respectively, reflecting a pessimistic market sentiment. Altcoins broadly declined, particularly in the BTC Ordinals and modular blockchain sectors. The TON network experienced an outage due to excessive DOGS token trading, prompting several exchanges to suspend related services. MakerDAO rebranded to Sky and introduced the USDS stablecoin along with the SKY governance token. Additionally, seven projects raised a total of $52.57 million, focusing on DeFi, AI, and zero-knowledge proof technologies.

Gate Research Weekly Review & Outlook: Over the past week, BTC retreated after a brief uptick, falling nearly 3%, while its market dominance reached a new cycle high of 55.95%. ETH mirrored BTC's weakness, dropping over 3.9%. Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows exceeding $28 million this week, while Ethereum ETFs continued to experience net outflows. Despite Nvidia's earnings beating expectations, its stock plummeted in after-hours trading, triggering a pullback in AI-related tokens. Sony's new Layer 2 solution, Soneium Minato, launched with impressive momentum, seeing 1,000 ETH staked within its first minute. Notably, significant amounts of OP and SUI tokens are set to be unlocked soon. Meanwhile, the viral success of the game "Black Myth: Wukong" has sparked speculation in related meme tokens.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 23, BTC and ETH rebounded on the daily charts but remained constrained by weekly resistance. Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $64.91 million, while Ethereum ETFs had a net outflow of $874,600. The market sentiment index was at 39, reflecting ongoing fear. The impact of Mt. Gox's large-scale repayments on the market is gradually weakening. Among trending tokens, KONET surged by 149.2%, ALPACA by 97.92%, and CREAM by 58.74%, likely due to protocol upgrades and changing market conditions.

This article provides a systematic analysis of the current state and future trends of global cryptocurrency regulation, starting with regulatory changes across different regions.

Gate Research Daily Report (August 26): BTC and ETH prices fluctuated within a narrow range, with $65,000 acting as a short-term resistance level. Floor prices for NFT collections like BAYC and Pudgy Penguins saw significant recoveries. Mt. Gox wallet Bitcoin holdings have decreased by approximately 68.3%. TON tokens plummeted following the arrest of their founder, with related ecosystem tokens also declining. Projects like Orderly Network and Corn are set to launch airdrops in the near future.

This article discusses the financial model of utility tokens and proposes a cash flow-based solution to address the challenges of governance, value distribution, and regulated activities faced by utility tokens.

Gate Research Weekly Market Review and Outlook: Bitcoin continues to fluctuate this week, with short-term investor sentiment leaning towards pessimism. A significant downward revision of US non-farm payroll data, indicating a weak job market, has catalyzed expectations for interest rate cuts. Bitcoin ETFs see continuous net inflows, driven by strong institutional buying interest and increased off-exchange capital inflows, leading to higher USDT issuance. Sun Pump rapidly expands its market share, energizing the TRON ecosystem. The imminent launch of Fractal Bitcoin's mainnet has made the Bitcoin ecosystem narrative a market hotspot. This week's market funding primarily focused on infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and privacy security sectors.

Exploring how Web3 companies use tokens as part of compensation, this article provides a comprehensive analysis of token compensation strategies, from basic concepts to complex practices. The article covers establishing a fair and transparent compensation philosophy, cash and token balance, vesting plan and Tax treatment, learn how to retain talent through token rewards, and how to manage these rewards to adapt to the changing Web3 environment.

Ethereum remains the most decentralized smart contract platform, with strong community consensus and effective governance. However, the growth of Layer 2 solutions has become overly dependent on venture capital, raising concerns about the future of decentralization.