Macro Trends

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 28, Bitcoin fell by 0.77% to $86,783, while Ethereum dropped by 1.06% to $2,003. Hyperliquid announced it will delist JELLY, with user losses to be covered by the foundation. Sonic Labs is set to launch SonicCS 2.0, aiming to double consensus speed and significantly optimize resource usage. Kazakhstan plans to establish a national crypto bank to bring all crypto trading under full regulatory oversight. In Q1, hacker attacks resulted in $1.64 billion in losses across the crypto market, setting a new quarterly record. Meanwhile, Bitcoin whales accumulated over 129,000 BTC this month, marking the strongest accumulation trend in nearly seven months.

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Gate Research (March 21–27, 2025) presents a comprehensive analysis of key developments in the cryptocurrency market and broader macroeconomic landscape. On March 21, the U.S. SEC clarified that PoW mining activities do not constitute securities issuance. On March 24, the IMF officially introduced a crypto asset classification system, listing Bitcoin under the capital account. That same day, the Oklahoma House passed a bill proposing the inclusion of Bitcoin in public fund reserves, while Kentucky signed the "Bitcoin Rights Act" to protect the rights to self-custody and node operation. On March 25, Asia Web3 Alliance Japan proposed a U.S.-Japan partnership to advance tokenization and Web3 innovation. Finally, on March 27, Wyoming announced plans to launch the WYST stablecoin in July, marking the first fiat-backed stablecoin to be issued by a U.S. state.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC price showed an upward trend this week, reaching a high of $88,757. Hyperliquid faced a manipulation attack, intensifying trust concerns. Wyoming plans to launch its WYST stablecoin in July. Ethereum developers drafted EIP-7917 proposal. Aave lending rates dropped to 4% amid rising market caution. Berachain's TVL exceeded $3.4 billion, with Infrared emerging as a key growth driver. DeFi protocol Abracadabra suffered a $13 million exploit.

Gate Research Daily Report: Bitcoin rose by 0.71% to $87,393, while Ethereum dipped slightly by 0.06% to $2,055. The market cap of tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds surpassed $5 billion for the first time. PumpSwap's daily trading volume exceeded $450 million. USDC's market cap reached a record high of $60 billion. Gate Wallet now added support for Berachain. BlackRock launched the iShares Bitcoin ETP in Europe. Asia Web3 Alliance Japan proposed a U.S.-Japan collaboration to advance the tokenized economy and Web3 innovation.

Bitcoin price fell by 0.11% to $86,535, while Ethereum rose by 1.48% to $2,046. ETH holdings on centralized exchanges dropped to 8.97 million, marking a 9-year low. Berachain officially launched its PoL (Proof of Liquidity) system, aiming to drive decentralized governance through liquidity. The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a bill proposing to include Bitcoin in public fund reserves. The supply of Ethena's stablecoin USDtb exceeded $1 billion. Nillion Alpha launched its mainnet, pushing forward the development of Web3 privacy computing infrastructure.

This research delves into the current state of hacking attacks and presents a detailed analysis of their multifaceted impact on the crypto market, based on several major cryptocurrency hacking incidents. The analysis examines both direct and indirect effects, including market volatility and changes in investor behavior. The research highlights potential risks that the crypto market faces and explores possible strategies for mitigating these risks in the future.

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This article explores the evolution of the crypto market through vivid metaphors and rich case studies. It includes Bitcoin and Ethereum's "corporatization," the influx of institutional capital, the rise of stablecoins, and the shift of developers toward AI.

The Pectra hard fork marks a major milestone in Ethereum’s evolution, aimed at improving ETH staking, boosting Layer 2 (L2) scalability, and expanding network capacity by introducing 11 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs).

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 24, Bitcoin rose 1.97% to $86,806, while Ethereum increased 1.68% to $2,036. Ethereum's daily burn volume dropped to just 53.07 ETH, marking an all-time low. PancakeSwap ranked first among DEXs by weekly trading volume, with a week-over-week increase of over 40%. The TVL in RWA protocols surpassed $10 billion. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) officially defined crypto asset classifications, placing Bitcoin under the capital account category. Meanwhile, Plume token launched on Solana, driving cross-chain liquidity for RWA assets.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 21, Gate Research reported that Bitcoin fell 1.62% to $84,621, while Ethereum dropped 2.67% to $1,982. Bitcoin's short-term circulating supply plummeted over 50%, with daily exchange inflows down 54% as well. Meanwhile, Ethereum's balance on centralized exchanges has dropped to 8.97 million ETH. In macro news, Tether has emerged as one of the top seven holders of U.S. Treasury bonds, overtaking both Hong Kong and Canada. On the product side, Pump.fun launched its native decentralized exchange, PumpSwap. The U.S. SEC also clarified its stance on Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining, confirming that such activities do not involve the issuance of securities. In the Middle East, the Dubai Land Department has kicked off a real estate tokenization initiative.

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of key developments in the cryptocurrency market and macroeconomic landscape. On March 14, the University of Michigan's consumer expectations for March fell well below forecasts, while 5–10 year inflation expectations hit their highest level since 1993. On March 17, the U.S. Census Bureau released February retail sales data, showing a 0.2% increase from January, slightly below the market expectation of 0.6%. On the same day, a poll revealed that U.S. voters largely oppose the establishment of a strategic cryptocurrency reserve, with fiscal priorities remaining focused on public welfare. Meanwhile, Argentina officially implemented new VASP regulations to strengthen compliance and market stability. On March 18, Canary Capital filed for a SUI spot ETF, signaling growing institutional interest in the Sui ecosystem. On March 19, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) announced its decision to keep the federal funds rate within the target range of 4.25%–4.5%. On March 20, the U

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