Macro Trends

This report shares insights on key trends such as stablecoins, Layer 2 solutions, and artificial intelligence, as well as the rise of cryptocurrency as a policy issue, new data on builders and users, and more.

Gate Research Daily Report: October 22—BTC price fell 2.40% over the past 24 hours to $67,376, facing support at $66,500. Investors should closely monitor market dynamics. Bitcoin network hash rate reached a new all-time high, surpassing 840 EH/s. Magic Eden surpassed OpenSea in user numbers over the past year. Gate Ventures and HackQuest co-hosted the Web3 Dev Huddle, fostering Web3 innovation in Southeast Asia. A spelling error with GOAT caused a brief panic-driven correction, but it did not dampen the ongoing popularity of AI Meme derivative tokens. The European Union launched the Trusted Investors Network to support deep tech innovation and enhance global competitiveness. The daily active users of the TON network dropped to around 1.58 million.

Take a deep dive into Sui, the fastest growing blockchain protocol by 2024, exploring its use of the Move programming language and high transaction processing capabilities, and analyzing Sui’s remarkable growth in total value locked (TVL) and daily active users (DAU), providing valuable insights into the technical advantages and market potential of the Sui protocol.

This article explores the economic value and role of cross-chain bridges in blockchain ecosystems. Likened to internet routers, these bridges efficiently route capital between different blockchain networks, optimizing transaction efficiency. They generate economic value through transaction fees, relay fees, and liquidity provider returns. Unlike traditional routers, cross-chain bridges have a unique profit model reflecting blockchain technology's nature. As the market matures, these bridges increasingly influence cross-chain capital transfers.

This article explores the rise of meme coins in the cryptocurrency market, examining why they attract significant attention from users and capital. It analyzes the wealth creation effects, narrative logic, and market performance of meme coins while highlighting potential risks and challenges in the market.

Gate Research Daily Report (October 21): BTC rose by 0.90% in the past 24 hours, currently priced at $68,833, while ETH increased by 3.26%, now valued at $2,732. On October 18, U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs had a total net inflow of $274 million and $1.91 million, respectively. ApeChain launched, introducing several new features including the one-click token issuance platform Ape Express and an automatic yield mode, leading to a single-day APE price surge of approximately 78.5%. Post-pandemic, Bitcoin's investment returns have significantly outperformed traditional assets, with an annualized compound return of 150%. On October 18, Pump.fun reached a new record with daily token issuance exceeding 34,000 tokens.

Gate Research has released its latest "Gate Research: Monthly Recap - September 2024" report, which summarizes and analyzes September's market trends, key events, on-chain data, security incidents, and funding information. This report provides in-depth insights into the overall performance of the crypto market and key industry trends.

Gate Research Daily Report (October 18): In the past 24 hours, the price of Bitcoin increased by 0.81%, currently at $68,072, while Ethereum rose by 0.15%, reaching $2,621. U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $470 million and $48.41 million, respectively. The Bitcoin reserves held by cryptocurrency trading platforms are now around 2.68 million BTC, marking a historic low. Polymarket’s trading volume in October 2024 hit a new record, surpassing $1 billion. Additionally, six projects publicly announced funding rounds in the last 24 hours, with the highest amount being $12.5 million.

This article analyzes the rise of the application layer in the blockchain industry, challenging the common belief that there is a lack of applications and progress. It points out that many applications are now generating more revenue than infrastructure projects and are growing at a significant pace. The article also explores the emergence of "fat applications," the future of modularity, and the shift in blockchain value capture, signaling the arrival of the application era and the true monetary value of blockchain-native assets.

This article reflects on the 2008 financial crisis, emphasizing the dangers of excessive leverage, insufficient liquidity, and a lack of transparency in financial markets.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, the crypto market showed strong performance, with BTC and ETH both rising about 7%. Bitcoin spot ETF net inflows reached $926 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs also maintained positive inflows. World Liberty Financial's sales hit $12.51 million. Horizon partnered with China Merchants Securities (HK) to launch a virtual asset ETF market-making solution. Symbiosis teamed up with Avail to promote innovation in a unified Web3 framework. Radiant Capital suspended its lending market after a vulnerability exploit, leading to an estimated loss of $58 million.The GOAT meme coin surged 3,000 times within a week of its launch.

Gate Research Daily Report (October 16): After BTC approached $68,000, its price quickly retraced, resulting in a "double liquidation" scenario affecting both long and short positions. Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a total net inflow of $371 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs had a net outflow of $12.7 million. Grayscale applied to the U.S. SEC to convert its mixed crypto fund, which includes BTC, ETH, and SOL, into an ETF. Ripple announced its global distribution partners for Ripple USD. Celestia activated the Shwap upgrade for its DA network on the testnet, with plans to enter the mainnet beta phase in November. Puffer Finance has opened claims for its first-season airdrop, with the second season currently in progress.

This article analyzes the rise of Memecoins in the cryptocurrency market and their impact on society. It discusses how Memecoins provide fair wealth creation opportunities for a wider group of people, and how they challenge the high entry barriers of traditional financial systems. The article also presents thoughts on modern financial regulation and explores how the Memecoin phenomenon can be used to find solutions for improving the economic system.

Gate Research Daily Report (October 15):The crypto market performed strongly, with BTC surpassing $66,000 and ETH standing above $2,630, reflecting a significant increase in buying sentiment. Spot ETFs for Bitcoin and Ethereum in the U.S. recorded net inflows of $556 million and $17.07 million, respectively, indicating a revival of investor confidence. The Fear and Greed Index rose from 48 to 65, signaling a shift in market sentiment toward greed. Currently, 91% of BTC addresses and 66% of ETH addresses are in profit. Over the past week, crypto asset investment products saw inflows of $407 million, with multi-asset products attracting capital for the 17th consecutive week. Additionally, Puffer’s Total Value Locked (TVL) surged to $1.4 billion, with its token price increasing by 95% within 24 hours.

We have many precedents and inspirations to understand moats in traditional markets, but we lack a corresponding framework to explain the structural differences in crypto applications. This article aims to bridge this gap by gaining an in-depth understanding of the fundamental elements that constitute a sustainable moat and identifying a few applications that can sustainably capture value.