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Gate Research Daily Report: On July 21, BTC entered a phase of high-level pullback and consolidation. ETH remains in a strong upward channel, reaching a local high of around $3,780. Former President Trump signed the GENIUS Act, marking the enactment of the first U.S. federal regulatory framework for stablecoins. Abstract Chain surpassed 100 million on-chain transactions. Ethereum launched the “The Torch” NFT to commemorate its 10th anniversary, with minting open to the public on July 30.

Gate Research Daily Report: On July 22, the cryptocurrency market saw Bitcoin (BTC) exhibit a pattern of high-level volatility, finding support near $116,600 before rebounding, though it repeatedly failed to break through the $118,500 resistance level, indicating weakening upward momentum. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) fluctuated around $3,800, briefly touching this level after breaking through $3,700, but failed to surpass the key resistance of $4,000, showing signs of short-term fatigue. On the corporate front, Nasdaq-listed Bit Origin announced its first purchase of Dogecoin (DOGE), totaling 40,543,745 coins, following its plan to establish an enterprise-level DOGE vault. Ethena Labs revealed a $360 million PIPE deal with StablecoinX, while its foundation launched a $260 million ENA public market buyback plan to bolster ENA reserves. Additionally, Bittensor ecosystem company xTAO announced its listing on Canada’s TSX Venture Exchange on July 23, with the stock code XTAO.U.

In June 2025, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization fluctuated between $3.2 trillion and $3.6 trillion, with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East temporarily weighing on market sentiment. Solana led with nearly 100 million daily transactions, followed by Base with 9.7 million. SEI surged in popularity, driven by price gains and favorable policy momentum—its daily trading volume exceeded $94 million in mid-June, with a short-term price increase of over 50%. Global crypto regulation showed growing divergence, Singapore tightened oversight of offshore services, the U.S. advanced stablecoin legislation, while South Korea and Vietnam adopted a more supportive stance. Overall, the regulatory climate showed signs of warming.

Gate Research Weekly: This week, BTC briefly surpassed $110,000 before pulling back, with short-term market action dominated by sideways volatility. The ETH/BTC pair saw a slight rebound, while $2,700 emerged as a short-term resistance level for ETH. Grayscale launched a new AI asset segment, featuring tokens such as VIRTUAL, KAITO, and AIXBT. Trump Media & Technology Group announced a plan to establish a Bitcoin treasury worth approximately $2.5 billion. SOL balances on centralized exchanges dropped to 27.01 million, approaching the lowest level since October 2022. ELDE has been listed on Gate Launchpool, with a total reward pool of 1,000,000 ELDE tokens.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ongoing transition in the blockchain landscape—from a “multi-chain free-for-all” to a “stock-based competitive game.” It focuses on the differentiated strategies of seven representative blockchains: Sonic, Berachain, Abstract, Sui, Hyperliquid, Unichain, and Sei Network. The report highlights that by 2025, Layer 1 blockchain competition has entered a new phase characterized by the triad of performance, application-specific scenarios, and incentive mechanisms. It emphasizes that technological innovation, enhanced user experience, and the sustainability of ecosystem incentives are key factors for project success. At the same time, the report also points out security challenges faced by projects such as Sui, especially in the aftermath of the Cetus exploit.

Gate Research: Between May 13 and May 26, 2025, BTC broke above 110,000 USDT to reach a new all-time high and maintained an upward trend, while ETH entered a consolidation phase. Open interest in both BTC and ETH increased, indicating continued capital inflows; however, the LSR did not strengthen, suggesting market sentiment remained cautious. ETH funding rates showed greater volatility than BTC, with signs of localized short-side pressure in the near term. Overall liquidations in the derivatives market were dominated by long positions, reflecting strong buying interest during the high-level consolidation. The quantitative analysis applied a "Bollinger Band Reversal Strategy", which delivered an annualized return exceeding 66% on ETH under the optimal parameter set.

Gate Research Daily Report: On May 27, BTC and ETH saw pullbacks; SEC & Nasdaq discuss tokenization; MOVE token claim opens; QNT and JUP post strong gains.

Gate Research Daily Report: On May 28, MetaMask integrated Solana network; Cantor Fitzgerald launched $2B BTC loan plan; Grayscale unveiled AI crypto sector; PFVS, WCT, VIRTUAL tokens surged.

Gate Research Report: Market Performance & Airdrop Opportunities from May 5 to May 19, 2025. During this period, the crypto market saw a notable rebound, with total market capitalization rising over 14% and Bitcoin gaining more than 11%. Narrative-driven mid and small-cap tokens performed particularly well, led by LAUNCHCOIN, which surged over 5,500%. Against this backdrop, projects such as Kadena, Camp Network, Avalon, and Coinshift launched airdrop campaigns. This report provides a brief overview of participation methods to help users capture airdrop rewards and identify strategic opportunities during the market recovery.

Gate Research Daily Report: On May 23, As BTC surpassed $111,000, a new wave of optimism emerged in the market; ETH ETF inflows hit a recent high; SUI suffered significant losses due to a smart contract attack; meanwhile, Ondo Finance launched an innovative securities trading platform on Solana.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the policy development surrounding the "Circular on staking services provided by virtual asset trading platforms," examines the details of ETH staking returns, explores the fund flow changes of Hong Kong Ethereum spot ETFs, and discusses the prospects of the Ethereum ecosystem and the Real World Assets (RWA) development in Hong Kong.

Gate Research Daily Report: On May 26, BTC pulled back after breaking above $111,000; ETH ETF saw $58M inflow; Qatar plans real estate tokenization; Solana launches SAS.

Gate Research Daily Report: On May 21, BTC, ETH continue range-bound movement; Story Empowers Virtuals Ecosystem's AI Music Platform MUSIC, Enabling On-Chain Music IP Creation Directly from Trending Tweets; After the Pectra Upgrade: Ethereum DEX Active Users Rebound Significantly by 73%, Yet Growth Challenges Remain.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC broke the $110,000 mark, reaching a new high. The altcoin sector showed divergence, with segments like Meme coins, AI Agents, and the Solana ecosystem leading in gains. The stablecoin "GENIUS Act" has passed the motion for voting and is entering the revision process. Tether has issued an additional 2 billion USDT on the Tron network. Worldcoin has completed a $135 million WLD token financing led by a16z. Next week, there will be significant unlocks of tokens like SOL, TRUMP, and WLD, which may impact market sentiment.

This report presents a systematic, data-driven "Meme Coin Lifecycle Research Toolkit" that integrates on-chain data, community activity, and market sentiment indicators. It is designed to help investors identify key signals across different stages of a meme coin's lifecycle, manage risk proactively, and capitalize on market rotations. The toolkit also offers valuable insights for policymakers seeking to understand the evolutionary logic and potential systemic risks of such assets. The report outlines a comprehensive signal map for assessing meme coins, details the data characteristics and thresholds at each stage, and provides a practical investment playbook to help investors develop and implement response strategies in advance across different stages.