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Gate Research: Between May 13 and May 26, 2025, BTC broke above 110,000 USDT to reach a new all-time high and maintained an upward trend, while ETH entered a consolidation phase. Open interest in both BTC and ETH increased, indicating continued capital inflows; however, the LSR did not strengthen, suggesting market sentiment remained cautious. ETH funding rates showed greater volatility than BTC, with signs of localized short-side pressure in the near term. Overall liquidations in the derivatives market were dominated by long positions, reflecting strong buying interest during the high-level consolidation. The quantitative analysis applied a "Bollinger Band Reversal Strategy", which delivered an annualized return exceeding 66% on ETH under the optimal parameter set.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ongoing transition in the blockchain landscape—from a “multi-chain free-for-all” to a “stock-based competitive game.” It focuses on the differentiated strategies of seven representative blockchains: Sonic, Berachain, Abstract, Sui, Hyperliquid, Unichain, and Sei Network. The report highlights that by 2025, Layer 1 blockchain competition has entered a new phase characterized by the triad of performance, application-specific scenarios, and incentive mechanisms. It emphasizes that technological innovation, enhanced user experience, and the sustainability of ecosystem incentives are key factors for project success. At the same time, the report also points out security challenges faced by projects such as Sui, especially in the aftermath of the Cetus exploit.

As the stablecoin market continues to expand, more and more projects are striving to find a balance between decentralization and compliance. USD1 is one such project, and it stands out in several aspects—not only because it is a U.S. dollar stablecoin, but also because it is backed by members of a U.S. presidential family and supported by the Malaysian royal family. This makes it uniquely positioned in an increasingly crowded stablecoin landscape.