Gate Research Weekly Report: This Week's Hot Topics + Airdrops Overview

This week, Gate Research focuses on analyzing key market dynamics, including BTC's price volatility and ETH's ascending triangle pattern. Additionally, the report highlights developments in the on-chain ecosystem and the upcoming enforcement of the EU's MiCA regulations.

The report also compiles a range of trending airdrop opportunities, including Krain, EXIUM, and Gasp, offering users a guide to gaining a first-mover advantage in the market.

Weekly Report Highlights:
BTC Market Trends: This week, BTC fluctuated between $99,000 and $92,600, repeatedly testing resistance levels and attempting an upward breakout. ETH displayed an ascending triangle convergence pattern, with a key resistance near $3,540.
Quantitative Fund Performance: Gate's quantitative funds set a new industry record for annualized returns, consistently delivering excess returns for investors.
On-chain Updates: The BIO Protocol community proposed "Bridge $BIO to Solana". Meanwhile, the share of Runes transactions on the Bitcoin network has dropped to a new low, reflecting waning industry attention.
Policy Outlook: The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations will take effect on December 30, establishing a new regulatory framework for the crypto industry.
Read the full report: Gate Research: MiCA to Take Effect, Gate Quant Fund Hits 38% Record Annual Return

Hot Topics Overview：
Wormhole DAO Launch: The DAO is set to go live, driving governance and staking incentives for the W token.
dYdX Community Grant: A $4 million DEP funding initiative has been approved to support ecosystem development.
Gate Group Expands to Japan: With the acquisition of Coin Master, Gate Group officially enters the Japanese market, enhancing its international footprint.
KULR Bitcoin Reserve: U.S.-listed company KULR launches a Bitcoin treasury, acquiring approximately 217 BTC.
Read the full report: Gate Research: Weekly Hot Topics (12.23-12.27)

Hot Airdrop Projects:
Krain: A decentralized AI platform built on the Solana blockchain, focusing on the deployment and trading of AI intelligent agents.
EXIUM: A decentralized ecosystem integrating AI and blockchain to drive innovation in sectors such as healthcare and finance.
Gasp: A cross-chain asset network built on EigenLayer, offering gas-free transactions and a modular framework to enhance user experience. The Alpha version is now live, with an airdrop program underway.
Read the full report: Gate Research: Weekly Hot Airdrops (12.23-12.27)

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December 27th, 2024