Macro Trends

In June 2025, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization fluctuated between $3.2 trillion and $3.6 trillion, with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East temporarily weighing on market sentiment. Solana led with nearly 100 million daily transactions, followed by Base with 9.7 million. SEI surged in popularity, driven by price gains and favorable policy momentum—its daily trading volume exceeded $94 million in mid-June, with a short-term price increase of over 50%. Global crypto regulation showed growing divergence, Singapore tightened oversight of offshore services, the U.S. advanced stablecoin legislation, while South Korea and Vietnam adopted a more supportive stance. Overall, the regulatory climate showed signs of warming.

Gate Research Daily Report: Bitcoin rose by 0.71% to $87,393, while Ethereum dipped slightly by 0.06% to $2,055. The market cap of tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds surpassed $5 billion for the first time. PumpSwap's daily trading volume exceeded $450 million. USDC's market cap reached a record high of $60 billion. Gate Wallet now added support for Berachain. BlackRock launched the iShares Bitcoin ETP in Europe. Asia Web3 Alliance Japan proposed a U.S.-Japan collaboration to advance the tokenized economy and Web3 innovation.

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.

In 2025, with the positive shift in U.S. policies (including President Trump's support for the crypto industry), the launch of the Bitcoin ETF, and interest rate cuts by major economies, the crypto asset market is expected to continue its strong growth. This article explores how Bitcoin's perception is changing, the improvement of market conditions, and the advancement of tokenization technologies, all of which will create new growth opportunities for digital assets.

Gate Research Daily Report: On February 21, the price of BTC increased by 1.12% over the past 24 hours, while ETH rose by 0.40% during the same period. The lending protocol PACT has officially bridged to Aptos, which will drive growth in Aptos' TVL (Total Value Locked). The SEC has approved Figure to issue its first interest-bearing stablecoin YLDS, offering a 0.5% annual interest rate. After OpenSea announced the launch of SEA tokens, its market share in the NFT space surged to 71.5%. Shadow set a new record for single-day trading volume at $252 million, surpassing Hyperliquid and Berachain. The Canary LTC ETF has been listed on the DTCC, moving toward the market readiness phase.

Decentralized Science (DeSci) is becoming a crucial aspect of Web3 development, as it solves fundamental problems such as unequal research funding, intellectual property monopolies, and lack of transparency in scientific research. By leveraging DAO, IP-NFTs, and token economies, DeSci empowers scientific innovation, drives the real-world adoption of Web3, and accelerates progress toward fairer and more open research.

Gate Research Daily Report: On February 19, the price of Bitcoin fell by 1.29% to $96,349.1, while Ethereum decreased by 0.78% to $2,677.21. The market capitalization of Meme coins dropped to $6.667 billion. Ondo Finance's TVL surpassed $777 million. Tron and Solana networks have issued $10.75 billion in stablecoins this year. Hyperliquid launched its HyperEVM mainnet. Fold became the first Bitcoin financial services company to list on Nasdaq. Grayscale launched the Grayscale Pyth Trust, a new investment product.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends from February 3 to February 17, covering Bitcoin and Ethereum market volatility, funding rates, long/short trading volume ratios, open interest, contract liquidations, and the correlation between BTC and traditional financial markets (S&P 500 ETF). Additionally, the quantitative backtesting section focuses on the market performance of newly listed contract trading pairs, offering investors more comprehensive market insights.

This article traces how political communication has evolved through technology—from radio and television to social media and podcasts—leading to the rise of political memecoins. Through a case study of $TRUMP, we examine how these tokens function as instant popularity metrics, campaign funding tools, and drivers of political change. The analysis covers implications for both democratic and non-democratic nations, evaluates key criticisms, and forecasts developments in political memecoin markets.

This week, BTC tested support at $93,500 before stabilizing, while ETH entered an upward channel after testing $2,600. Gate.com partnered with Consensus Conference to pioneer Web3 music social networking. Under the MiCA regulatory framework, 10 companies have been approved to issue stablecoins in the EU. Canary Capital launched the $AXL (Axelar) Trust fund. Berachain's TVL reached a new all-time high of $3 billion. Circle's on-chain fees continued to rise, exceeding $35.39 million in the past week. Ethereum network transaction fees dropped 70% week-over-week, reaching the lowest level since July 2020.

Gate Research (Feb 15-21, 2025): This report provides a comprehensive analysis of key developments in both the cryptocurrency market and the broader macroeconomic environment. On February 15, Federal Reserve’s Logan stated that even if inflation continues to cool, it may not necessarily trigger rate cuts. On February 18, a New York Fed survey revealed that U.S. manufacturing costs in February saw the largest increase in two years. On February 19, data from the U.S. Treasury showed that the top three foreign holders of U.S. debt reduced their holdings in December, while total foreign net inflows exceeded $87 billion. Also on February 19, U.S. January residential construction fell by 9.8% month-on-month, worse than the expected 7.3% decline, and far below the previous value of 15.8%.

Gate Research Daily Report: On February 18, the price of Bitcoin rose by 0.09% to $96,230.5, while the price of Ethereum increased by 1.76% to $2,729.33. Dolomite's Total Value Locked (TVL) surpassed $735 million, setting a new all-time high. Circle expanded its USDC minting on the Solana blockchain, further driving the development of its ecosystem. Michael Saylor released his "21 Rules of Bitcoin," emphasizing the unique value of Bitcoin. A partner at DWF Labs announced the imminent launch of the synthetic dollar protocol Falcon Finance. Brevan Howard Digital deployed $20 million into Kinto, accelerating the entry of traditional finance into the DeFi space.

This article delves into the cyclical fluctuations of the cryptocurrency market, examining the typical pattern of market euphoria followed by corrections. It also explores the emerging trends in the current cycle, including the growing influence of institutional capital, the dilution of the altcoin market, and the shift in retail liquidity.

Instead of adapting existing services for crypto, traditional companies are creating blockchain-native products, with at least 55 innovating on public chains like Ethereum and its L2s (Polygon, Arbitrum, Base).

This article offers an in-depth analysis of Japan’s cryptocurrency policy in 2024, examining its historical background, recent advancements, and emerging trends. By drawing comparisons with South Korea's approach and highlighting key case studies, it delves into Japan's influence on the global cryptocurrency landscape and the implications of its regulatory framework, providing a distinctive perspective on the nuances and importance of Japan's cryptocurrency regulations.