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Gate Research Daily Report: On March 23, the rebound in BTC and ETH failed to sustain upward momentum, with capital returning to defensive positioning and overall risk appetite remaining subdued. Altcoins did not see broad-based expansion, and market opportunities were mainly concentrated in short-term rotation across high-volatility sectors. SIREN, BR, and BANANAS31 respectively represent active capital flows in the AI Agent, BTCFi, and BNB Chain meme segments. At the industry level, tokenized gold is progressing toward a standardized infrastructure phase, while connections between payment networks and capital market infrastructure continue to deepen. Meanwhile, competition in the stablecoin space is gradually shifting from issuance to treasury and capital management capabilities.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 20, BTC held above $70,000 after a pullback, ETH stabilized near $2,100, and GT rebounded to $6.86 from recent lows. The broader market remained in a structural correction, while AIA led gains with a 33.07% surge. Meanwhile, the crypto market structure bill continued to advance, BTC showed relative resilience amid macro volatility, and SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the latest crypto legal interpretation is only the beginning.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 20, BTC held above $70,000 after a pullback, ETH stabilized near $2,100, and GT rebounded to $6.86 from recent lows. The broader market remained in a structural correction, while AIA led gains with a 33.07% surge. Meanwhile, the crypto market structure bill continued to advance, BTC showed relative resilience amid macro volatility, and SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the latest crypto legal interpretation is only the beginning.

In February, the overall crypto market showed a weak trend, with notable outflows from BTC ETFs. Major blockchains remained stable throughout the month, with Solana leading by a wide margin at over 100 million daily transactions. Ethereum recorded 13.34 million unique active addresses, maintaining its second-highest level in history. TradFi trading volume on Perp DEXs surged to $47.3 billion, largely driven by Hyperliquid’s HIP-3. The Web3 sector completed 46 funding rounds totaling $986 million, with the top 10 projects accounting for $793 million—three major deals were led by Tether. Meanwhile, Web3 security incidents declined significantly month-over-month, though smart contract vulnerabilities remained the primary risk source.

Gate Research: Over the past two weeks, the crypto market has transitioned from a post-deleveraging compression phase into a low-crowding recovery phase. BTC posted a range gain of approximately 2.2%, while ETH rose about 9.5%; measured from local lows to highs, their recovery magnitudes reached roughly 15.8% and 24.9%, respectively. This report analyzes recent market dynamics in BTC and ETH by examining price volatility, account long/short ratios, open interest, ETF net inflows, funding rates, and liquidation structures. It also reviews live trading signals, parameter sensitivity, and strategy performance over the past two weeks using a 4-hour dense moving average breakout strategy, highlighting that the market has gradually shifted from a defensive recovery phase to a trend-following trading environment.

Gate Research: Large language models and AI agent technologies are pushing trading systems into a new stage of development. Quantitative trading, which previously relied heavily on programming skills and complex engineering systems, is gradually evolving into product forms with much lower barriers to entry. Gate has introduced products such as AI Quant Workspace and Gate for AI, which aim to integrate strategy generation, backtesting, and automated execution within a single platform through natural language interaction, no-code quant tools, and unified trading interfaces, allowing more users to participate in strategy trading. As AI technology continues to mature, trading platforms are also evolving from traditional matching tools into AI-driven trading infrastructure.

Gate Research Weekly Report: BTC remained in weak consolidation over the past day, facing resistance near $71,000, while ETH pulled back to the $2,200 level after its recent rally, showing slower short-term momentum. Altcoins remained mixed, and market sentiment stayed in the “Fear” zone. Stablecoin market capitalization held at $311.68 billion, while Ethereum gas fees remained at ultra-low levels. ETN, ENJ, and SIREN posted gains of 19%–33%. Meanwhile, Prediction Markets TVL rose to $479.66 million, and total RWA on-chain market capitalization reached $22.817 billion, showing that capital continues to focus on sectors with clearer real-world demand. In the coming seven days, ZRO, RIVER, and H will unlock approximately $54.50M, $29.17M, and $10.85M worth of tokens respectively, which may create short-term supply pressure.

Over the past 24 hours, BTC rebounded to around $74,672.2 before pulling back and repeatedly testing support near $71,000. ETH rose to around $2,350 but then weakened, dropping to $2,150 and entering consolidation. ETN, ENJ, and SIREN surged 33%, 25%, and 19% respectively, driven by expectations around EVM compatibility, gaming/metaverse momentum, and options demand, with trading volumes expanding in tandem. The Bank of Japan held rates steady as expected, signaling a “gradual” approach to tightening based on economic and inflation conditions. Polymarket will launch a “Situation Room” bar in Washington, D.C. focused on real-time event monitoring. Meanwhile, Nasdaq has received approval from SEC to enable trading of tokenized securities.

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

On March 23, the crypto market returned to a choppy and slightly bearish structure, with both BTC and ETH pulling back. Major assets continue to dominate overall direction, while opportunities in altcoins remain concentrated in localized rotation. Among top gainers, SIREN (+169.56%), BR (+59.80%), and BANANAS31 (+48.29%) ranked as the top three performers among assets with a market capitalization exceeding $10 million. At the industry level, three key themes are emerging as the most notable: shared infrastructure for digital gold, institutional-grade capital market connectivity, and stablecoin treasury platforms. The broader narrative continues to evolve toward standardization, interoperability, and infrastructure development.

Over the past week, global markets have been primarily driven by energy shocks and geopolitical risks. WTI crude rose more than 4%, with higher oil prices reinforcing inflation expectations and further constraining the scope for rate cuts. The Dollar Index moved back above 100, while Treasury yields climbed in tandem. Risk assets broadly came under pressure, yet the crypto market showed notable resilience. Consecutive net inflows into BTC ETFs indicate continued institutional accumulation during the pullback. On-chain, stablecoin supply continued to expand, with liquidity increasingly concentrated in leading protocols. Lending and LST sectors also rebounded, reflecting a marginal recovery in risk appetite. In derivatives markets, funding rates remained largely negative while implied volatility declined, suggesting market sentiment is gradually recovering from extreme caution. Looking ahead, markets will focus on the upcoming Fed rate decision and policy signals from major central banks, which will directly sh

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Gate Research Daily Report: BTC remains in a short-term range-bound but weak structure, facing clear resistance overhead, while ETH is also trading in a weak range, repeatedly testing key support levels. SIREN’s sharp rally is mainly driven by supply burns and institutional backing, while ANKR is rising with the broader market rebound and IDOL benefits from the AI idol narrative. The OpenAI–AWS partnership extends AI services into government-level classified systems, signaling AI’s rise as national infrastructure. Driven by AI, AWS has raised its long-term revenue outlook to $600 billion, intensifying industry competition. Meanwhile, growing divisions within the Fed are increasing uncertainty around future rate paths, potentially amplifying market volatility.

Gate Research VIP Report: BTC remains in a short-term range-bound but weak structure, facing clear resistance overhead, while ETH is also trading in a weak range, repeatedly testing key support levels. SIREN’s sharp rally is mainly driven by supply burns and institutional backing, while ANKR is rising with the broader market rebound and IDOL benefits from the AI idol narrative. The OpenAI–AWS partnership extends AI services into government-level classified systems, signaling AI’s rise as national infrastructure. Driven by AI, AWS has raised its long-term revenue outlook to $600 billion, intensifying industry competition. Meanwhile, growing divisions within the Fed are increasing uncertainty around future rate paths, potentially amplifying market volatility.

Global macro conditions remain highly uncertain. Escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to raise concerns over oil supply, keeping crude prices elevated at around $90–$100 per barrel. At the same time, shifting expectations around the Fed’s rate path remain a key driver of market sentiment.