Macro Trends

Macro trends refer to long-term directions or patterns that influence a wide area, such as the global stage, a nation, an entire industry, or a market. These trends often encompass a blend of changes in various sectors including the economy, politics, society, and technology. They play a crucial role in shaping the decisions of individuals, businesses, and policymakers.

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Gate Research: Multiple Blockchains & DeFi Protocols Reach Record TVL; Nasdaq Files for LTC, XRP ETFs
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Gate Research: Multiple Blockchains & DeFi Protocols Reach Record TVL; Nasdaq Files for LTC, XRP ETFs

Gate Research Daily Report: February 11, in the past 24 hours, Bitcoin price increased 1.75%, remaining in a stable consolidation range; Ethereum price rose 1.84%, forming a descending triangle. Soneium TVL exceeded $33 million, reaching an all-time high. BOB Chain TVL increased 50.78% in a day, surpassing $247 million. Pendle TVL reached 1.95 million ETH, setting a new record. Nasdaq submitted trading applications for CoinShares LTC ETF and XRP ETF. Democratic Representative Maxine Waters introduced a stablecoin regulation bill. Bitcoin financial services firm Fold expanded its partnership with Visa.
2/11/2025, 3:22:25 PM
Gate Research: January 2025 Web3 Crypto Events & Industry Tech Updates
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Gate Research: January 2025 Web3 Crypto Events & Industry Tech Updates

January 2025 was an eventful month for the blockchain and crypto industry, showcasing strong market activity and emerging trends. Key projects such as Uniswap, Aave, EigenLayer, Jupiter, and Chainlink made significant strides in platform launches, service expansions, token issuance, new features, mainnet rollouts, fee governance, and mining activities. These innovations continue to push the boundaries of technology, strengthen community participation, and fuel industry growth.
2/11/2025, 9:58:44 AM
Gate Research: Web3 On-Chain Insights - January 2025
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Gate Research: Web3 On-Chain Insights - January 2025

The latest Web3 on-chain data report from Gate Research reveals that after reaching a record high in January, Bitcoin entered a consolidation phase, with selling pressure from long-term holders easing and the market stabilizing. Bitcoin's net realized profit/loss declined by 82% from its peak, while the proportion of Bitcoin supply held by exchange addresses dropped to approximately 13.7%. Meanwhile, the $TRUMP token saw its trading volume peak at over $30 billion, but the number of holding addresses declined rapidly, indicating strong short-term speculative activity.
2/11/2025, 9:54:16 AM
Demystifying Market Conclusions: Rationally Evaluating Whether Berachain Can Be the Endgame for DeFi
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Demystifying Market Conclusions: Rationally Evaluating Whether Berachain Can Be the Endgame for DeFi

This article argues that LSDFi and graph token assets are the breakout points for Berachain. The former builds a more diverse economic flywheel, creating a larger economic bubble and safety net for Berachain. The latter enables projects to unlock more liquidity and attract more users by participating in the ecosystem flywheel.
2/11/2025, 7:49:33 AM
Gate Research: Web3 Policy and Macro Report for January 2025
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Gate Research: Web3 Policy and Macro Report for January 2025

Gate Research: In January 2025, significant events in the global economy and financial markets included the rise in U.S. manufacturing PMI, the Federal Reserve's inflation expectations assessment, UK's regulatory adjustments for crypto staking, changes in U.S. inflation data, crypto market volatility, and policy directions from the Trump administration. These events reflected signs of economic recovery, changes in the regulatory environment, and the impact of policy uncertainties on markets, providing important perspectives for understanding current economic conditions and future development trends.
2/10/2025, 2:41:18 PM
Gate Research: Etherscan Launches On-Chain Address Credit Scoring Feature, Base Tops Net Revenue in Last 3 Months
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Gate Research: Etherscan Launches On-Chain Address Credit Scoring Feature, Base Tops Net Revenue in Last 3 Months

Gate Research Daily Report: In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin's price dropped by 1.05%, remaining within a stable consolidation range. Ethereum's price fell by 2.17%, showing a descending triangle pattern. Over the past 3 months, Base has had the highest net inflow. USDC's market capitalization has surpassed $56 billion, maintaining its position as the second-largest in the market. The number of new ENS domain names has been substantial, continuing to attract user registrations. Gate.io announced a multi-year partnership with the F1 Red Bull Racing team. Etherscan has launched an on-chain address credit score feature.
2/10/2025, 12:33:12 PM
U.S. - The New Crypto Capital
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U.S. - The New Crypto Capital

These views offer policymakers important considerations for how to approach crypto regulation, ensuring that the U.S. leads this critical shift toward the next generation of the internet.
2/10/2025, 6:17:16 AM
 Trump’s Tariffs Explained: How They Impact the Crypto Market
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Trump’s Tariffs Explained: How They Impact the Crypto Market

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs have spooked markets globally, including crypto. What will the impact of these policies be on crypto prices in the short and long term? This guide covers everything you need to know in 2025.
2/10/2025, 3:45:52 AM
The Irrational Crypto Market: Hype, Misinformation, and the Overlooked Value of Real Utility
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The Irrational Crypto Market: Hype, Misinformation, and the Overlooked Value of Real Utility

The article highlights the market's blind pursuit of hype-driven projects while overlooking truly valuable ones by comparing high-market-cap assets like Ripple (XRP), Dogecoin (DOGE), Cardano (ADA), and TRUMP Token with fundamentally strong projects like Uniswap (UNI), AAVE, and Arbitrum (ARB), which have widespread real-world adoption.
2/8/2025, 6:26:34 AM
Narrative Games: what's the next trade?
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Narrative Games: what's the next trade?

From the promises of AI-based financial independence to the practical utility of DeFAI, the space reflects the market’s broader shift toward functionality over fantasy.
2/8/2025, 6:02:32 AM
Gate Research: USDT Weekly Inflows Hit Highest Since 2022; $PAIN Becomes Largest Solana Meme Presale
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Gate Research: USDT Weekly Inflows Hit Highest Since 2022; $PAIN Becomes Largest Solana Meme Presale

Gate Research Daily Report: On February 7, BTC price is facing key support around $96,000, and the short-term trend remains unclear. USDC Treasury minted 68.92 million USDC on Ethereum, increasing market liquidity. The $PAIN presale of 186,000 SOL has become one of the largest meme projects in Solana's history. The U.S. Congress is paying attention to cryptocurrency de-banking, with concerns raised over the FDIC's policy shift. Ondo Finance launched the Layer 1 public chain, Ondo Chain. In the past 24 hours, one project publicly announced securing financing, raising €1.1 million, focusing on the RWA (Real-World Assets) sector.
2/7/2025, 2:47:11 PM
Gate Research: BTC Falls into Descending Triangle Pattern, Stablecoin Market Cap Surpasses $220B
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Gate Research: BTC Falls into Descending Triangle Pattern, Stablecoin Market Cap Surpasses $220B

Gate Research Weekly Review & Outlook: This week BTC price entered a descending triangle pattern, ETH briefly dropped below $2,100 before entering a consolidation phase. The U.S. Senate Committee approved Howard Lutnick's nomination for Secretary of Commerce. FDIC released documents on crypto-related activity supervision. BTC mining difficulty increase led to decreased January production for most mining companies. Total stablecoin supply exceeded $220.9 billion. Storm Trade's TVL rose 26.77% over 7 days, reaching $33.96 million. The Ionic platform suffered a hack with $8.6 million stolen and security audit concerns emerged.
2/6/2025, 3:18:03 PM
Futures of Ethereum I: From Beacon Chain to Beam Chain
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Futures of Ethereum I: From Beacon Chain to Beam Chain

Building on Ethereum's 2024 developments, this article explores the Beam Chain proposal introduced by Justin Drake at Devcon, aiming to overhaul Ethereum's consensus layer by addressing MEV insights, leveraging SNARK advancements, and eliminating Beacon Chain's technical debt.
2/6/2025, 11:03:11 AM
Gate Research: Web3 Policy and Macro Report (2025.2.1-2025.2.7)
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Gate Research: Web3 Policy and Macro Report (2025.2.1-2025.2.7)

Gate Research (2025.2.1-2025.2.7) – This report comprehensively analyzes the key dynamics in the cryptocurrency market and the broader macroeconomy. On February 1, the U.S. government announced new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, leading to significant volatility in the cryptocurrency market. On February 3, former President Donald Trump agreed with the President of Mexico to suspend the anticipated tariffs immediately. On the same day, an Oklahoma state legislator proposed the Bitcoin Freedom Act, which is under review at the 60th legislative session. On February 5, Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo predicted that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates twice this year.
2/6/2025, 10:24:56 AM
What We're Watching in 2025 (Crypto AI)
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What We're Watching in 2025 (Crypto AI)

I don’t usually wade into predictions, but Crypto AI is just too good to resist. There’s no historical playbook, no trends to lean on—just a blank canvas for imagining what’s next. So, here’s my take on what 2025 might look like..
2/6/2025, 6:54:11 AM

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