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Gate x Polymarket: Highlights of the Latest Trending Prediction Events as of April 17

Gate x Polymarket: Highlights of the Latest Trending Prediction Events as of April 17

From major sporting events and Federal Reserve interest rate decisions to geopolitical conflicts and macroeconomic policies, global hot topics are being priced in real time on Polymarket.

Blog Team2026-04-17

CPI Rises to 3.3% and Oil Price Shock: Fed Turns More Hawkish, Rate Cut Expectations Delayed, Crypto Liquidity Under Pressure

CPI Rises to 3.3% and Oil Price Shock: Fed Turns More Hawkish, Rate Cut Expectations Delayed, Crypto Liquidity Under Pressure

This article offers an in-depth analysis of how the crypto market is navigating rate cut expectations amid three major macroeconomic pressures. It examines the structural impact of a liquidity vacuum on Bitcoin and explores potential future developments.

Blog Team2026-04-16

Ethereum Enters the Era of Massive Scaling: What Does L2 Throughput Surpassing 3,700 ops/sec Mean?

Ethereum Enters the Era of Massive Scaling: What Does L2 Throughput Surpassing 3,700 ops/sec Mean?

Ethereum Layer 2 total throughput hits a record high of over 3,700 ops/sec. The Pectra and Fusaka upgrades drive transaction fees down by 40%–90%, while the burn rate rises to 1.32%. This article provides an in-depth analysis of structural changes in Ethereum’s scaling solutions and economic model.

Blog Team2026-04-16

Why Didn’t the Crypto Market Drop Despite Missed Rate Cut Expectations? A Deep Dive into the "Desensitization" Logic of Fed Policy

Why Didn’t the Crypto Market Drop Despite Missed Rate Cut Expectations? A Deep Dive into the "Desensitization" Logic of Fed Policy

The probability of the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady in April stands at 98.4%. While expectations for rate cuts continue to be pushed back, the crypto market is undergoing a structural shift in its pricing logic.

Blog Team2026-04-16

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Gate x Polymarket: How Many Times Will the Fed Cut Rates in 2026?

Gate x Polymarket: How Many Times Will the Fed Cut Rates in 2026?

As of April 16, 2026, market expectations for the number of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts within the year have dropped sharply from 2–3 at the beginning of the year to just 0–1.

Blog Team2026-04-16

Gate x Polymarket: Today’s Hottest Prediction Market Event Analysis

Gate x Polymarket: Today’s Hottest Prediction Market Event Analysis

From the ceasefire between the US and Iran and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, to Federal Reserve interest rate decisions and broader macroeconomic trends, and even the 2026 World Cup and the US midterm elections, the most popular prediction markets on Polymarket span nearly every issue capturing global attention.

Blog Team2026-04-16

Gate Polymarket : Saison des prévisions financières – échangez vos insights et partagez 10 000 $.

Gate Polymarket : Saison des prévisions financières – échangez vos insights et partagez 10 000 $.

Gate Polymarket is launching a Financial Prediction Season, featuring popular topics such as stock market trends, commodities, IPOs, and interest rate decisions. Users can participate in market forecasts through prediction trading, and share in a 10,000 USDT prize pool via first trade rewards and trading volume leaderboard incentives.

Blog Team2026-04-16

ETH L2 Aggregate Throughput Hits All-Time High: What Does the Fusaka Upgrade and a 1.32% Burn Rate Mean?

ETH L2 Aggregate Throughput Hits All-Time High: What Does the Fusaka Upgrade and a 1.32% Burn Rate Mean?

Ethereum Layer 2 solutions have reached a combined throughput of 3,700 operations per second. The upcoming Pectra upgrade is expected to reduce transaction fees by 40% to 90%. The annualized burn rate has risen to 1.32%, while DeFi total value locked (TVL) has grown by 26% over the past year.

Blog Team2026-04-15

Federal Reserve Clarifies Reasons for Rejecting Rate Cuts: Policy Logic Behind High Interest Rate Normalization and Its Global Market Impact

Federal Reserve Clarifies Reasons for Rejecting Rate Cuts: Policy Logic Behind High Interest Rate Normalization and Its Global Market Impact

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady, exploring the underlying logic from four key perspectives: the details of the resolution, inflation data, Powell’s statements, and market expectations.

Blog Team2026-04-15