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BTC Funding Rate Turns Negative—Can It Signal a Repeat of Historical Market Bottoms?

BTC Funding Rate Turns Negative—Can It Signal a Repeat of Historical Market Bottoms?

BTC Funding Rates Enter Longest Negative Streak Since April 2025, Short Interest Hits Peak Levels This article analyzes the drivers behind negative funding rates, the potential for short squeezes, and the risk boundaries in an increasingly institutionalized market.

Blog Team2026-03-19

Middle East Risks Enter the Spotlight: How Geopolitical Tensions Shape Federal Reserve Policy and BTC’s Safe-Haven Appeal

Middle East Risks Enter the Spotlight: How Geopolitical Tensions Shape Federal Reserve Policy and BTC’s Safe-Haven Appeal

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged in March, with its dot plot maintaining the outlook for only one rate cut in 2026. For the first time, the statement included an assessment of risks in the Middle East. How might oil prices and geopolitical tensions reshape the Fed’s rate-cut trajectory and influence Bitcoin’s appeal as a safe-haven asset?

Blog Team2026-03-19

Future Trends for TradFi and the Crypto Industry: How Will Trillions in Capital Enter the Market?

Future Trends for TradFi and the Crypto Industry: How Will Trillions in Capital Enter the Market?

According to Gates February 2026 Transparency Report, Gate TradFi recorded a cumulative trading volume exceeding $95 billion in February, with a single-day peak surpassing $12 billion.

Blog Team2026-03-11

SEI Token Unlock Approaching: 95.14 Million Tokens Set to Enter the Market on March 15—How Will the Market Absorb Them?

SEI Token Unlock Approaching: 95.14 Million Tokens Set to Enter the Market on March 15—How Will the Market Absorb Them?

On March 15, 95.14 million SEI tokens—worth approximately $6.18 million—will be unlocked. This article analyzes the structural impact of this SEI token unlock, examines whether the ecosystem’s fundamentals can offset the resulting supply pressure, and explores potential market risks.

Blog Team2026-03-10

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How Is the 6.2% Reference Annual Yield Calculated? A Breakdown of Gate ETH Mining Tiered Rewards and Earnings

How Is the 6.2% Reference Annual Yield Calculated? A Breakdown of Gate ETH Mining Tiered Rewards and Earnings

Gate’s ETH mining not only delivers a stable and predictable crypto-denominated growth model, but also offers you the flexibility to enter and exit at any time through GTETH.

Blog Team2026-03-05

Visualizing Trading Costs: Optimize Your Rates with the Gate VIP Fee Calculator

Visualizing Trading Costs: Optimize Your Rates with the Gate VIP Fee Calculator

Curious about how much you could save on trading fees? Use the Gate VIP Fee Calculator—just enter your monthly trading volume to instantly compare fee differences from VIP0 to VIP5. With up-to-date market data and the latest VIP promotions, you’ll get an accurate estimate of your potential cost savings.

Blog Team2026-02-26

A Deep Dive into Meta’s 2026 Stablecoin Strategy: Mark Zuckerberg’s Renewed Crypto Payments Plan and Its Market Impact

A Deep Dive into Meta’s 2026 Stablecoin Strategy: Mark Zuckerberg’s Renewed Crypto Payments Plan and Its Market Impact

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta plans to re-enter the stablecoin space in the second half of 2026. This article examines Meta’s strategic shift from the failed Libra project to a new, compliant approach in partnership with Stripe. We analyze the potential long-term impact of this move on the payment ecosystem for Meta’s 3 billion users and the broader cryptocurrency market.

Blog Team2026-02-25

Grayscale Praises Zcash’s Privacy Innovations as "Very Interesting," Accelerates Push to Convert ZEC Trust into an ETF

Grayscale Praises Zcash’s Privacy Innovations as "Very Interesting," Accelerates Push to Convert ZEC Trust into an ETF

Grayscale believes that Zcash’s combination of privacy and regulatory compliance gives it the potential to become a "very compelling currency," making it fully qualified to enter mainstream financial markets.

Blog Team2026-02-14

Russia’s Central Bank Plans to Explore National Stablecoin in 2026: Crypto Payments Enter a New Phase

Russia’s Central Bank Plans to Explore National Stablecoin in 2026: Crypto Payments Enter a New Phase

The Russian central bank plans to explore the creation of a national stablecoin in 2026, seeking new ways to circumvent sanctions. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the background, challenges, and potential impact of the Russia Bank plan on the crypto market.

Blog Team2026-02-14