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Gate Research Daily Report (August 26): BTC and ETH prices fluctuated within a narrow range, with $65,000 acting as a short-term resistance level. Floor prices for NFT collections like BAYC and Pudgy Penguins saw significant recoveries. Mt. Gox wallet Bitcoin holdings have decreased by approximately 68.3%. TON tokens plummeted following the arrest of their founder, with related ecosystem tokens also declining. Projects like Orderly Network and Corn are set to launch airdrops in the near future.

This article explores the phenomenon where the majority of trading volume on the Solana chain is handled by Automated Market Makers (AMMs) rather than Central Limit Order Books (CLOBs), challenging the traditional perception of CLOB's role in the future of DeFi. The analysis covers the dominance of AMMs in long-tail asset markets, Solana's advantages in offering fast and low-cost trading experiences, and how Layer 2 solutions might provide new opportunities for CLOBs.

The funding rate is a key element in cryptocurrency perpetual contract trading, influenced by the market. This rate, which reflects the balance between long and short positions, can vary significantly with market movements. A high positive funding rate increases the cost for long positions, while a negative rate raises costs for short positions. These fluctuations can impact trading costs, market volatility, and overall strategy. Traders must monitor the funding rate closely and adjust their strategies accordingly to optimize costs and minimize risks.

This article explores the current state and issues of pre-market trading and provides an in-depth look at Coral Finance's tokenization solutions. The pre-market trading, mainly involving OTC transactions such as points and whitelist allocations, faces numerous challenges, including unclear asset distribution rules and insufficient trading liquidity.

Traders can use the parabolic arc pattern to identify potential bearish reversals. Learning how to trade this pattern can present rewarding opportunities in the markets.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 23, BTC and ETH rebounded on the daily charts but remained constrained by weekly resistance. Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $64.91 million, while Ethereum ETFs had a net outflow of $874,600. The market sentiment index was at 39, reflecting ongoing fear. The impact of Mt. Gox's large-scale repayments on the market is gradually weakening. Among trending tokens, KONET surged by 149.2%, ALPACA by 97.92%, and CREAM by 58.74%, likely due to protocol upgrades and changing market conditions.

Gate Research Weekly Market Review and Outlook: Bitcoin continues to fluctuate this week, with short-term investor sentiment leaning towards pessimism. A significant downward revision of US non-farm payroll data, indicating a weak job market, has catalyzed expectations for interest rate cuts. Bitcoin ETFs see continuous net inflows, driven by strong institutional buying interest and increased off-exchange capital inflows, leading to higher USDT issuance. Sun Pump rapidly expands its market share, energizing the TRON ecosystem. The imminent launch of Fractal Bitcoin's mainnet has made the Bitcoin ecosystem narrative a market hotspot. This week's market funding primarily focused on infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and privacy security sectors.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 21, Bitcoin prices continued to fluctuate at low levels, with the Fear & Greed Index further declining, indicating a pessimistic market sentiment. Bitcoin ETFs saw consistent net inflows, signaling strong institutional buying interest, with significant off-market institutional funds entering the market. Tether minted an additional $2 billion in USDT, increasing the stablecoin's market capitalization. The Sumpump platform gained traction, with user numbers and platform revenue steadily rising. Gate Ventures, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center, launched a $100 million fund to accelerate the development of high-potential blockchain projects.

This article explores the evolution and future of Web3 payments. It traces the journey from the introduction of Bitcoin and the rise of tokenized currencies to the emergence of PayFi, examining how digital currencies and blockchain technology are reshaping modern finance.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 20, the cryptocurrency market showed strong 24-hour performance, with significant gains in sectors like AI Agents and Masternodes. U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $61.98 million, while Ethereum ETFs experienced a net outflow of $13.52 million. Uniswap led in ETH burn volume, though the quarterly burn rate dropped by 72.4%. Bitcoin's hash rate increased, and two major projects secured funding. DOGS and others announced airdrops, Bitcoin and Ethereum prices rose, altcoins rebounded, Grayscale transferred large amounts of BTC and ETH, and the market sentiment index climbed to 30.

This article introduces pSTAKE Finance's Bitcoin liquid staking solution. pSTAKE Finance is a multi-chain liquid staking protocol, recently focusing on Bitcoin yield and liquid staking. It collaborates with Babylon to transmit Bitcoin's security effects to other chains through a remote staking mechanism, achieving Bitcoin liquid staking. Users can stake Bitcoin and receive liquidity tokens (yBTC), retaining asset liquidity while earning yields. This innovative solution offers a win-win situation for Bitcoin holders and is poised to become a significant driver of the BTCfi wave. pSTAKE Finance has advantages in security, user experience, and product mechanism design but still faces challenges in expanding application scenarios and customer acquisition competition.

Gate Research Daily Report (August 16):BTC briefly broke above $59,800 before quickly retreating to $56,000, while ETH fluctuated between $2,500 and $2,700. MakerDAO’s proposal to reduce WBTC collateral could pose liquidity risks. Pump.fun continues to dominate the meme coin market, with Beethoven X, Colend Protocol, and Symbiotic leading TVL growth in the DeFi sector. A rebound in U.S. stocks has boosted blockchain shares, and $95 million in funding was secured in the Web3 sector. Keep an eye on airdrop opportunities from Pichi Finance and Grass.

By integrating AI and chain abstraction technology, Kontos simplifies the operational processes of Web3, allowing users to easily use blockchain without needing an in-depth understanding of the complex underlying technology. Its innovative AI Agent, based on a powerful large language model, can accurately identify users' transaction intents and automatically execute complex cross-chain transactions, significantly improving operational efficiency and user experience. This not only lowers the barrier to using Web3 but also introduces a new technical paradigm for intelligent full-chain transactions, promoting the widespread application and adoption of blockchain technology and attracting more new users and developers to the Web3 ecosystem.

Gate Research Weekly Market Review and Outlook reports. This week, BTC and ETH have entered a consolidation phase, with a predominantly bearish sentiment reflected in the overall contract market. Most tokens on the Pump.fun platform have failed to maintain high market value. The FTX claims voting process is nearing its end, with a massive payout plan awaiting approval. Projects like Sahara have announced significant funding rounds. In the technical realm, Uniswap's revenue growth, FTX incident updates, the WazirX security incident, and the upcoming Monad testnet have garnered attention. The XION project's airdrop plan has sparked community interest. Token unlocks and macroeconomic data releases scheduled for next week are expected to influence market trends.

This in-depth analysis explores the Banana Gun Bot and its team background, examining its influence and concerns within the Ethereum DeFi ecosystem. By tracking on-chain data, the article reveals Banana Gun Bot's trading patterns and potential conflicts of interest, while raising serious questions about Ethereum's trading mechanisms and market centralization trends. It provides crucial risk assessments and market insights for DeFi investors and participants.