Macro Trends

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 15, Bitcoin price increased by 2.43% to $97,180.9, while Ethereum price rose by 2.48% to $3,230.84. Lido's transaction fees surpassed $2.14 billion, with revenues exceeding $213 million. USDC issued another 50 million tokens, reflecting the ongoing rise in stablecoin demand. The correlation between Bitcoin and tech stocks reached nearly 0.70, the highest in two years. Bio Protocol has partnered with YesNoError and Long COVID Labs to support research on long-term COVID. Genius Group launched a $33 million warrant financing, which will be fully allocated to Bitcoin reserves.

2025 is poised to be a pivotal year for the industry. The path to the first pro-crypto regulatory framework, combined with the technical maturity of Layer 1 blockchains, DeFi protocols, DePIN networks, and stablecoins, is creating fertile ground for the next wave of frontier innovations. Staying true to our tradition, we’re sharing the ideas and opportunities that excite us most for the year ahead.

Wallets serve as the gateway for users into the blockchain world, yet they are not receiving the capital attention that matches their strategic importance. The financing in the wallet sector has been declining year-on-year, which adds to the industry's challenges. Given the mix of opportunities and challenges, it's crucial to analyze the current state and future trends of crypto wallets. This report will explore the driving factors and potential changes in the sector through comprehensive market research.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 14, BTC price fell 0.20% over the past 24 hours, currently trading at $94,981. Solana's total gas fees over the past 7 days reached $32.23 million, approximately 20% higher than Ethereum's. Eclipse's TVL rose to $23.31 million, marking a 7-day increase of 173%. Bitcoin exchange reserves dropped to 2.35 million BTC, the lowest level in nearly seven years. Web3 cybersecurity company GoPlus announced that its GPS token will undergo TGE on January 16. Usual announced that its 1:1 early unstaking feature will go live on January 14.

This article details the current status of tax practices in major global crypto markets, including crypto asset tax policies and regulations in the United States, Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. It analyzes the types of taxes, tax rates, and taxable entities related to cryptocurrency assets across these regions, and explores the varying treatments of cryptocurrencies as "property" or "assets" in different countries.

As 2024 ended and 2025 began, I reflected on my crypto journey and drawing insights from OpenGuild Vietnam discussions, yappers around Ethereum and Optimism Superchain. Here’s a deep dive into the key technical and strategic developments shaping Polkadot and Ethereum in 2025.

As the global financial landscape continues to evolve, PayFi is emerging at the intersection of blockchain technology and payment systems, aiming to combine the efficiency of DeFi with the immediacy and convenience of modern payment solutions, transforming transaction methods. This article will delve into the reasons behind the rise of PayFi, provide an overview of the current state of its industry, highlight key cases, and explore its potential application scenarios.

As Donald Trump steps into the presidency on January 20, 2025, the world anticipates his implementation of promised cryptocurrency reforms including positioning the US as the capital of global cryptocurrency, halting suppression of the crypto industry, opposing the development of CBDCs, and establishing Bitcoin reserves.

Gate Research Daily Report: BTC and ETH continue to experience a tug-of-war between bulls and bears, with no clear direction in the short term. Bitcoin mining difficulty has reached a new high, with the difficulty level reaching 110.45T. Arbitrum and Azuki have jointly launched the anime project, Animecoin. Virtuals Protocol and Animoca Brands have initiated a joint program aimed at investing in AI games. Tether is hiring AI filmmakers and has already employed 30 staff for its AI platform. Web3 social platform Metya has completed strategic funding. The PROM token saw a daily increase of approximately 22.07%, with a circulating market cap of $121 million.

This article delves into the impact of USD liquidity on the cryptocurrency market, especially the trend of Bitcoin. By analyzing the fund flows of the Federal Reserve's reverse repo operations (RRP) and the U.S. Treasury General Account (TGA), the article reveals how the increase in USD liquidity drives the rise of cryptocurrency and stock markets.

This article looks ahead to 2025, highlighting five key metrics to watch. It reviews significant advancements in cryptocurrency activities and blockchain infrastructure, analyzes the latest developments in stablecoins, ETFs, and decentralized exchanges, and notes that with wider investor access, maturing infrastructure, and the emergence of more popular products, the crypto industry is well-positioned to attract more users and developers.

This article summarizes three key insights from 2024, makes 25 predictions for 2025, reflects on lessons learned, and concludes by sharing 19 favored tokens.

Gate Research Daily Report: On January 10, ETH has seen increased net inflows over the past 7 days, with Base network showing strong net inflows. Altcoins experienced a broad pullback following BTC's decline, though AI Framework and Modular Blockchain sectors showed relative resistance to the downtrend. The US Senate has established a dedicated cryptocurrency subcommittee to improve regulation. The 148th Ethereum ACDC meeting: the seventh CL fork or upgrade will be named after the star "Gloas." Russia has begun selling Bitcoin seized in the Infraud case, which may create short-term selling pressure. Modular AI blockchain OG has completed $30 million in funding, which will be used to implement nodes for its decentralized AI platform.

This article, Overview and Recommendations on Regulatory Policies for Cryptocurrencies in Major Countries and Regions, aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the global cryptocurrency regulatory landscape, offering valuable trading references for investors and decision-makers. The report begins with big data statistics on global cryptocurrency legalization and regulatory policies, outlining the legal status of cryptocurrencies in different countries and categorizing them based on these legal statuses. The focus of the research is on G20 countries, which account for a significant portion of the global population, trade volume, and GDP, making their regulatory policies of crucial reference value for the world.

Gate Research (January 4-10, 2025) – This report analyzes key macroeconomic and cryptocurrency market dynamics. U.S. API crude oil inventories dropped by 4.022 million barrels for the fourth consecutive week of decline. Initial claims for unemployment benefits in the U.S. were 201,000, marking a new low since the week of February 17, 2024. The Federal Reserve meeting minutes indicated that inflation would continue to ease, but the Trump administration's policies could heighten the risk of increased price pressures.