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From September 2 to September 15, 2025, the crypto market continued its sector rotation pattern, with BTC and ETH testing key resistance levels at 117,400 and 4,950 USDT, respectively. MYX and CONSCIOUS each surged over 900%, while OPENX and ATH also posted gains above 90%, highlighting strong volume-price correlation and a clear capital shift toward mid- and small-cap narrative-driven tokens. Recently, a series of airdrop campaigns have been launched across trending sectors such as AI, DePIN, and SocialFi. This article outlines key participation methods to help users capture potential upside and airdrop opportunities during the rebound.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 19, Bitcoin held steady at $117,430 with a bullish consolidation, while ETH traded at $4,610 in a narrow range. Most altcoins gained, with RUNWAGO surging 853% in 24h, and DUCK and APX up 115% and 23.6% respectively. On the macro side, U.S. equities remained stable with active market liquidity. In industry news, MetaMask token launch accelerates, NBA star Tristan Thompson launched a player tokenization platform, and Plasma confirmed its TGE on September 25, intensifying competition in the stablecoin sector.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 19, the crypto market saw BTC and ETH trading in a tight range with cautious optimism and a neutral Fear & Greed Index. MetaMask token launch expectations accelerate, Plasma blockchain plans TGE on September 25, and NBA star Tristan Thompson introduces a player tokenization platform. Tokens like RUNWAGO, DUCK, and APX show strong short-term activity, with macro and project updates analyzed in detail.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 18, the crypto market continued its mildly bullish consolidation, with both BTC and ETH posting modest gains as capital rotation remained structurally driven. Orderly launched a multi-collateral feature, enabling the use of SOL and USDT as margin assets. Solana treasury firm DeFi Development further increased its holdings by 60,000 SOL, bringing its total to over 2 million SOL—demonstrating continued confidence in the ecosystem. Wormhole unveiled W Token 2.0, introducing a reserve mechanism and biweekly unlocks to enhance value anchoring and release transparency. EIGEN, KMNO, and DRIFT surged 24.4%, 23.2%, and 17.1%, respectively, driven by strategic partnerships, capital growth, and fee reductions.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, the crypto market remained in a moderately bullish consolidation, with both BTC and ETH posting modest gains. DeFi Development added another 60,000 SOL to its holdings, bringing its total to over 2 million SOL. Benefiting from multiple treasury initiatives, Solana has risen more than 10% over the past 7 days. The Altcoin Season Index climbed to 73, indicating a significant uptick in altcoin market momentum. Meanwhile, Forward Industries completed a $1.65 billion funding round to establish a SOL-centric treasury reserve strategy.

Gate Research Daily Report: On Sept 17, BTC hit $116,956 and now trades at $116,656 with strong bullish momentum; ETH consolidates at $4,512 near key averages, while GT steadies at $17.03. Market sentiment turned cautiously optimistic with BNB, XRP, and ADA advancing. GAI surged 119.35% in 24h, UNA rose 43.40%, and F gained 32.15% as funds flowed in. Key highlights: Nothing secured $200M Series C funding, Sui joins Google Agentic Payments Protocol, and Movement upgraded to a standalone Layer1 with Move 2.0.

Gate Research Daily Report: On Sept 17, BTC hit $116,956 before consolidating at $111,277 with bullish bias; ETH traded at $4,326 in a weak range; altcoins rose slightly with Fear & Greed at 54. Hot tokens led by GAI surging 119.35%, UNA up 43.40%, and F up 32.15% on strong inflows. On the macro side, US stocks slipped, gold settled at $3,682/oz. Industry highlights: Nothing raised $200M at $1.3B valuation, Sui joins Google Agentic Payments Protocol, and Movement upgraded to a standalone Layer1 with Move 2.0.

Last week, MYX surged over 144%, establishing itself as the top-performing token. PUMP and MNT also rallied strongly, up 63% and 41% respectively, marking a sharp short-term rebound. Arbitrum saw $204 million in net inflows fueled by the DRIP incentive program, with TVL hitting a new all-time high of $3.531 billion. Stablecoins and lending protocols continued to perform well. Meanwhile, Pump.fun staged a comprehensive recovery—market share, trading volume, and revenue all surged—driven by token buybacks and creator incentives, reinforcing its leadership in Solana token issuance.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 16, BTC retreated after a brief surge and is now fluctuating around $115,000; ETH showed relative weakness today, quickly pulling back after testing $4,660. Token U jumped about 40.10% in the past 24 hours; Shibarium suffered a hacker attack, causing a sharp drop across the memecoin sector; PayPal will enable peer-to-peer crypto payments, allowing direct transfers of BTC, ETH, and more; Gate has listed Boundless (ZKC) spot trading and launched its Launchpool.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 15, BTC traded mostly within the range of $115,000 to $116,600; ETH formed a local high around $4,766 before facing resistance and retracing to approximately $4,620; GT remained in a range between $16.65 and $17.53. Meanwhile, MITO (+40.47%), TOWNS (+24.85%), and AVNT (+11.72%) all posted strong gains. Pump.fun’s market share on Solana’s token issuance platforms rose to 90.4%; Gate GUSD’s on-chain supply exceeded 100 million, with three major mining pools running simultaneously; and Polkadot DAO passed a proposal to set the total DOT supply cap at 2.1 billion.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 15, BTC traded mostly within the range of $115,000 to $116,600; ETH formed a local high around $4,766 before facing resistance and retracing to approximately $4,620. Pump.fun’s market share on Solana’s token issuance platforms rose to 90.4%; Gate GUSD’s on-chain supply exceeded 100 million, with three major mining pools running simultaneously; and Polkadot DAO passed a proposal to set the total DOT supply cap at 2.1 billion.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 12, the crypto market saw a mild rebound, with BTC and ETH continuing their upward consolidation. On-chain highlights included Solana’s TVL surpassing $12.4 billion to reach a new all-time high, reinforcing its position as a leading high-performance blockchain. Avalanche launched a $1 billion crypto treasury initiative, aimed at boosting AVAX’s liquidity and capital support. Meanwhile, creator earnings on Pump.fun exceeded protocol revenue for the first time, with Project Ascend driving a new growth curve for the platform. Among trending tokens, PTB surged 43.71% on token launch momentum and BTCFi narrative; NMR rose 17.65% amid renewed interest in the AI + DeFi theme; and PI gained 3.14% as protocol upgrades embedding KYC mechanisms fueled mainnet anticipation.

On September 11, the crypto market recorded significant gains. BTC maintained a stable position at $114,000. ETH returned to the key $4,400 level. Linea concluded its TGE, launched the airdrop claiming process, and fostered ecosystem growth. The OpenSea Foundation plans to announce its SEA TGE, which has driven sustained capital interest and increased focus on emerging segments and new narratives.

This week, BTC rose by 2.43% and ETH by 1.72%, while major altcoins continued their overall upward trend. Gate launched a yield-bearing feature supporting mainstream assets. Pendle’s TVL surged over 10% in the past 7 days, reaching a new high. The OpenSea Foundation plans to announce the SEA token TGE in early October. The Altcoin Season Index climbed rapidly, indicating clear signs of capital rotation.

In August 2025, Solana continued to lead in high-frequency on-chain interactions, while Ethereum recorded over $2 billion in net inflows, with both price and institutional allocation reaching new all-time highs—reinforcing its dominance in high-value scenarios. Polygon and other sidechains experienced significant capital outflows, accelerating the structural divergence of on-chain capital. After surpassing $124,000, Bitcoin saw a slowdown in inflows, but mild selling pressure and strong cost basis support suggest the current pullback is more of a short-term correction. Aave launched the Horizon platform to enter the RWA lending space, further strengthening its role in bridging DeFi and traditional finance. BIO rapidly attracted capital following its V2 upgrade and staking expansion, positioning itself as a leading force in the DeSci sector.