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The sharp correction in gold prices results from the interplay of a stronger US dollar, changing interest rate expectations, and leveraged liquidations. This article offers an in-depth examination of the factors driving the recent slump in gold, shifts in capital structure, and projections for future market movements.

In February 2026, the on-chain ecosystem exhibited more pronounced structural divergence amid price pressure. On-chain activity did not contract in tandem, but instead became further concentrated on high-frequency and high-efficiency networks. Solana maintained its dominance in high-frequency activity, while Base and Polygon continued to expand. Arbitrum saw a recovery in activity, but its capital retention and value capture weakened. Ethereum shifted from net outflows to significant net inflows, reinforcing its role as the primary settlement layer and a key hub for macro asset deployment. On the BTC side, the price pullback pushed short-term holders broadly into unrealized losses, with profit-taking cooling and sell pressure still concentrated among short-term positions, while the long-term holder structure remained intact. At the sector level, AI Agent, supply-side shocks, and institutional DeFi narratives coexisted. Short-term returns were driven by structural catalysts, while mid-term allocation continued

The S&P 500 is poised to reach the 7,700 level, and historical data suggests that periods of conflict frequently create favorable buying conditions in the market. This article examines the drivers of the stock market’s upward momentum, key macroeconomic factors, and potential risks, offering a thorough evaluation of today’s investment landscape.

Polymarket is a blockchain-based decentralized prediction market platform where users express views on future events by trading “yes” or “no” outcome shares, with prices commonly interpreted as implied market probabilities. Through smart contracts and stablecoin settlement, Polymarket enables a permissionless, non-custodial, and transparent mechanism for trading information, and is widely regarded as an important part of the emerging InfoFi landscape.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, commonly referred to as US30 in trading markets, is one of the most representative stock indices in the world. It consists of 30 blue-chip companies that play a significant role in the U.S. economy, spanning key sectors such as technology, finance, consumer goods, and industrials. The index uses a price-weighted methodology, meaning companies with higher share prices have a greater impact on index movements. As a result, US30 is widely used to track the performance of major U.S. corporations and broader economic cycles.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average CFD is a derivative financial instrument that allows traders to participate in index price movements without owning the underlying stocks. Through the Contract for Difference mechanism, investors can take long or short positions based on market expectations while using margin and leverage to control larger notional positions. This makes US30 not only a market benchmark but also a flexible, tradable index asset.

The SEC has approved Nasdaq's pilot program for trading tokenized securities, signaling the official entry of traditional finance into the era of tokenization. This article offers an in-depth analysis of tokenized securities mechanisms, regulatory frameworks, and their effects on RWAs and the global capital markets.

Gate Research: Between 2025 and 2026, PayFi is evolving from a crypto payment tool into a next-generation payment and financial engine, with stablecoins achieving scale in high-frequency and cross-border payments and demonstrating clear efficiency and cost advantages over traditional systems. As Web2 and Web3 continue to converge, institutions such as Visa, PayPal, and emerging neobanks are becoming key gateways to mainstream adoption, while the combination of stablecoins, real-world assets (RWA), and AI is shaping PayFi’s foundational architecture by enabling automated, always-on settlement, asset mobility, and risk management. Looking ahead to 2026, regulatory clarity, scalable asset tokenization, and the maturity of AI-driven financial systems will be the primary determinants of PayFi’s competitive landscape and long-term barriers.

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The crypto market ended 2025 with negative returns, as BTC and ETH failed to hold their key year-start levels of $90,000 and $3,000, respectively. Within Gate’s private wealth quant funds, Stellar Core Smart-Invest (USDT) led with an 11.0% annualized return and a Sharpe ratio of 4.3, demonstrating strong risk-adjusted performance. Additionally, Quantum Leap (USDT), Interstellar Hedge (USDT), and Gravity Hedge (USDT) all achieved a 100% win rate for the year. The USDT strategy returned 1.6% in December and achieved a 7.5% full-year return, with overall drawdowns nearly at zero. In the short term, the probability of a Fed rate cut in January is low, and divergence over the pace of future cuts may further widen. In the medium to long term, deeper regulatory coordination and progress in crypto legislation could become a key institutional turning point for crypto assets entering the mainstream financial system.

As of January 15, Strategy's Bitcoin holdings exceeded 687,000 BTC, establishing it as the world's largest publicly listed company by Bitcoin reserves. This achievement secures its dominant position in the crypto asset sector, significantly outpacing other public companies like Tesla, Metaplanet, and MARA.

Gate Research Weekly Report: Bitcoin has reclaimed the $96,000 level, while Ethereum has broken through the $3,300 resistance and continues to consolidate at elevated levels. The Zcash Foundation announced that the SEC has concluded its multi-year investigation without taking enforcement action; meanwhile, Federal Reserve officials collectively defended policy independence while signaling a pause in rate cuts.As both Bitcoin and Ethereum broke higher, nearly $700 million in short positions were liquidated. Vitalik Buterin highlighted structural flaws in decentralized stablecoins, while renewed attention was drawn to Zcash-related developments and potential quantum threats. Metaplanet is now just one step away from resuming equity financing to purchase Bitcoin. ONDO, TRUMP, and ZRO are set to unlock approximately $778 million, $278 million, and $42.42 million worth of tokens, respectively, over the next seven days.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the following key questions: What are token stocks? What types of token stocks are available? What opportunities and risks does this sector present?

In December 2025, on-chain activity across public blockchains slowed and structural divergence deepened. Solana and Ethereum remained at the core of the ecosystem, while internal differentiation within Layer2 networks became more pronounced, as the market shifted from narrative-driven positioning toward efficiency and real-use-case selection. For Bitcoin, an assessment of cost basis distribution, unrealized loss supply, and holder structure indicates that the market is undergoing a cyclical pullback and rebalancing phase within a broader bull trend. While short-term pressure persists, long-term holders remain largely stable; if key cost support levels hold, prices may gradually recover following a period of consolidation. At the project level, trading volume in the BSC prediction-market sector continued to expand, but liquidity remained highly concentrated in Opinion, with newer platforms still in early validation stages. At the token level, $BEAT recorded a peak gain of nearly 300% during the period, driven

By analyzing 6,723 crypto funding rounds totaling $25 billion in 2025, this article reveals that venture capital is shifting from singular speculative narratives toward three parallel long-term tracks: prediction markets, stablecoins, and real-world assets (RWA), indicating a maturing path for the crypto industry.