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Guide to using DCA bot ( Dollar Cost Averaging ) for trading directly on Gate
✅ What is a DCA Bot?
DCA Bot is a tool that allows you to allocate capital to buy ( or sell ) a coin according to predefined time intervals or price levels, in order to average the cost and reduce the risk of entering a trade at the wrong time.
On Gate, you can use the DCA bot to automatically buy and sell according to your strategy.
🛠 How to set up a DCA bot on Gate
1. Log in to your Gate account, complete KYC, and deposit a minimum of 10 USDT.
2. Choose bot platform > DCA spot
3. Set up DCA bot strategy:
Determine

December Meeting Minutes Show the Fed Has Deep Divisions Over Rate Cuts in December, Despite the Final Outcome of 9–3 to Cut by 0.25%, Bringing the Rate to 3.5%–3.75%
🔹 Even some officials supporting a cut admit the decision was a close call and they could have kept rates unchanged
🔹 Major Disagreements
— One side wants to support the labor market
— The other worries inflation is still above the 2% target
🔹 The “Dot plot” indicates the Fed expects very slow cuts, about once in 2026 and once in 2027, bringing rates close to 3%
🔹 The Fed believes President Donald Trump’s tariffs are putting

🔹 Metaplanet has purchased an additional 4.279 Bitcoin at an approximate price of $451 million, increasing the total holdings to 35.102 BTC.
🔹 The company's stock ended the year up about 8%, closing around 405 yen.
🔹 The income-generating segment from Bitcoin, which uses derivatives to create a steady cash flow, is expected to bring in about $55 million in 2025.
#Gate2025AnnualReportComing

🔹 Prenetics announces the complete cessation of additional Bitcoin purchases and will not make new purchase transactions in the future
🔹 Prenetics still holds 510 BTC as a reserve asset, currently ranking among the top 69 companies holding Bitcoin
🔹 All new capital will be redirected to expanding the IM8 brand in health and longevity, focusing on product innovation and international expansion
🔹 Prenetics is a company operating in genetic testing, healthcare, and dietary supplements, with a focus on disease prevention, personalized health, and longevity
#Gate2025AnnualReportComing

According to PANews, the majority of players on Polymarket are losing money, while a very small group is earning nearly all the profits.
Specifically, out of approximately 1.7 million addresses that have participated in Polymarket:
- Only 30% are in profit
- About 70% are in loss
More notably, only 0.04% of addresses (a very small group) have earned over 70% of the total profit, equivalent to $3.7 billion. Conversely, most of the losers have lost less than $1,000, but there are still more than 140 people who lost over $1 million.
#JapanToRaiseInterestRatesInMid-to-lateDecember

🇸🇬 Bitdeer Technologies, a Bitcoin mining company in Singapore, has increased its holdings by an additional 1.5 BTC and now owns a total of 1,998.3 BTC.
#DrHan2025YearEndOpenLetter

GOLDMAN SACHS WARNS THAT LAYOFF WAVES ARE INCREASING AND THE MARKET IS "PUNISHING" COMPANIES
🔸 Goldman Sachs forecasts that layoffs will continue to rise as companies use AI and automation to cut costs.
🔸 Unlike before, stocks now often decline after layoffs are announced, even when explained as strategic restructuring.
🔸 Goldman states that stocks of companies announcing layoffs typically decrease by about 2%, with larger declines associated with restructuring.
🔸 Although CEOs say layoffs due to AI are positive, the market increasingly views this as a negative signal for growth.
🔸 Compan

BITMINE ACCELERATES ETH Accumulation and Staking
🔸 Tom Lee's BitMine has purchased an additional 44,463 ETH, worth approximately $130 million.
🔸 The company continues to stake around $780 million worth of ETH, increasing the total staked ETH to over $1 billion within just 48 hours.
🔸 Currently, BitMine holds a total of 4,110,525 ETH, valued at approximately $12 billion.
#CryptoMarketPrediction

By the end of 2025, many people are staking ETH rather than withdrawing to sell. This is the first time in 6 months that this trend has reversed.
Specifically, there are currently about 745,000 ETH waiting to be staked, while the ETH waiting to be withdrawn is only around 360,000 and continues to decrease. If this trend persists, the (exit queue) could approach zero in the next few days.
Previously, each time such a staking reversal occurred, it was usually before strong price rallies of ETH. Additionally, large organizations are buying and staking large amounts of ETH, further reinforcing thi

Starting from 1/1/2026, China will allow banks to pay interest on the digital renminbi (e-CNY) held by the public.
This means that e-CNY is no longer just a payment currency but will resemble a bank deposit, earning interest and protected like regular deposits. After years of testing, e-CNY still struggles to compete with WeChat Pay and Alipay, so paying interest is seen as a way to attract users back.
China is also promoting the use of e-CNY across borders, despite still banning domestic crypto transactions.
#CryptoMarketPrediction

President Trump said that peace negotiations with Ukraine have advanced "a lot" after his meeting with President Zelenskyy in Florida, although significant issues remain unresolved. Both sides agreed that security guarantees are a key factor, but territorial disputes still pose a major obstacle.
#CryptoMarketPrediction

Restaurants are racing to emphasize "value" as consumers tighten their spending
🔸 In 2025, restaurants will focus heavily on value as consumers become increasingly sensitive to prices. Major chains like McDonald’s and Taco Bell are pushing aggressive combos and affordable meals to attract customers back.
🔸 Rising living costs along with economic instability have led many people to eat out less. When saving money, dining out is often the first expense to be cut.
🔸 Customer traffic to restaurants decreased for most of the year, forcing brands to compete more fiercely on price and perceived "v

Coinbase announced that Indian police have arrested a former customer support employee related to a major data leak, affecting nearly 70,000 users.
🔷 Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong confirmed that a former customer support employee in Hyderabad (India) was arrested in connection with the data breach disclosed in May.
🔷 The incident began in December 2024, when cybercriminals bribed customer support staff abroad to obtain user data such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and identification documents.
🔷 69,461 users were affected, according to Coinbase's filing with the Maine Attorney General's

VISA SURVEY: AI AND CRYPTO ARE OFFICIALLY BECOMING THE MAINSTREAM
🔹 Visa's survey shows a clear turning point. AI and crypto are no longer just for the few. They are becoming familiar tools for shopping, gifting, and payments, especially during the holiday season. The younger generation is leading this trend.
🔹 Nearly half of Americans have used AI while shopping. The most common purpose is to find gift ideas. With more advanced AI features, users are most interested in price comparison.
🔹 28% of shoppers are willing to receive crypto as a gift. For Gen Z, this number rises to 45%. Some eve

Next Week's Economic Calendar (US DATE)
This week has few major events as it falls during the New Year holiday, and the US markets are closed on Thursday.
🗓️ MONDAY, DECEMBER 29
US Pending Home Sales Data
🗓️ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30
S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index in 20 Cities
FOMC December Meeting Minutes
🗓️ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31
US Initial Jobless Claims
🗓️ THURSDAY, JANUARY 1
New Year’s Day Holiday, US stock markets are closed
🗓️ FRIDAY, JANUARY 2
US Stock Markets Reopen, the New Year officially begins
#CryptoMarketMildlyRebounds

ETHEREUM COULD BECOME THE BACKBONE FOR EUROPE'S STABLECOIN 🇪🇺
Ethereum is being considered to become the official blockchain network for a stablecoin backed by the Euro.
Currently, with 50% of the euro-backed tokens encrypted and running on the $ETH network and the market size approaching $500 million, Ethereum has the potential to become the core for Europe's on-chain payment, trading, and financial systems. 📈
This will drive the adoption of technology into real-life applications on a large scale, a significant leap forward. 🚀
#CryptoMarketMildlyRebounds

Over 300,000 Student Loan Borrowers Denied Debt Repayment Plans and Why This Matters
🔸 The US Department of Education rejected approximately 328,000 applications for income-driven repayment plans in August, causing many borrowers to face higher monthly payments or deferment with interest continuing to accrue.
🔸 These programs are crucial because they help limit payments based on income, assist borrowers in avoiding default, and offer the possibility of loan forgiveness after a certain period.
🔸 Officials say the rejection stems from ambiguity when borrowers select the lowest payment option.