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Gate Research Daily Report: Bitcoin remains in a controlled pullback for now, but its overall price structure is showing clear signs of fatigue. Ethereum is hovering around USD 2,900, while downside risks still warrant close attention. ACU surged more than 34%, driven by expanded market access. Axie Infinity’s launch of bAXS pushed AXS up by over 32%. Zerohash is in talks to raise around USD 250 million, with a potential valuation of USD 1.5 billion. Goldman Sachs expects the January FOMC meeting to be largely uneventful, with the first rate cut of the year likely starting in June. VanEck’s first AVAX spot ETF has been listed on Nasdaq.

This article delivers an in-depth analysis of the factors fueling the 1,900% price rally of the River protocol token, RIVER. It covers strategic endorsements from Arthur Hayes and Justin Sun, as well as satUSD’s cross-chain “chain abstraction” narrative. The piece also compares the divergence between RIVER’s FDV trajectory and its $160 million TVL. Furthermore, it examines how negative funding rates on Gate.com futures have driven a short squeeze, propelling RIVER’s price above $80.

To celebrate the launch, we are starting a special incentive from January 27 to February 4, 2026: new users who deposit can claim a cash subsidy, and active users can enjoy a 10% deposit cashback and exclusive Gate DEX referral commissions.

SKR serves as the core token within the Solana Mobile ecosystem, combining governance, incentive, and ownership mechanisms. Together with the Seeker Web3 smartphone and TEEPin architecture, SKR seeks to establish a decentralized, mobile-first access portal, fostering community participation and advancing the development of native on-chain applications.

Ransomware stands as one of the most formidable cyber threats in the modern landscape, impacting individuals, businesses, and government organizations alike. This article offers a comprehensive examination of ransomware—its mechanisms, its connection to cryptocurrency, and strategies for users and enterprises to confront and mitigate digital extortion risks in the age of Web3.

To encourage more users to participate in real on-chain perpetual futures trading and to boost trading activity and market depth, Gate Perp DEX is launching the Trading Engine Program.

Last week, BTC showed a weak consolidation pattern after a failed rebound on the 4-hour chart. The market saw a volume-driven decline followed by a low-volume rebound, indicating that the current bounce is more of a technical correction rather than a trend reversal. ETH's price action mirrors BTC's, but it is noticeably weaker. The structure remains a weak rebound within a bearish trend. On-chain capital flows are showing clear signs of defensive rebalancing. Ethereum net inflows have approached $350 million. Hyperliquid and StarkNet saw net outflows of over $200 million and $167 million, respectively. In the prediction market, industry competition is being reshaped by a "points + zero-fee" strategy.

Bitcoin’s drop from $100,000 to the $80,000 range is driven not only by market sentiment but also by tightening macro liquidity and evolving crypto market structures. This article explores the reasons behind BTC’s sustained weakness and outlines potential risks for the market, with in-depth analysis of Japan’s rate hikes, FOMC expectations, ETF fund flows, and the capital drain caused by meme coins.

The article extends the discussion from Bitcoin's deficit accountability mechanism to the potential of Ethereum's Turing-complete smart contracts for global standardization. Moving beyond mere technical debates, it directly points to the civilizational significance of crypto protocols as higher-level organizational structures.

The article offers insights into the paradigm shifts driven by dual-class share structure revisions, the unlocking of on-chain cash flow sovereignty, and the multi-year opportunities arising from institutional underestimation of S-curve adoption. Moving beyond emotional forecasting, it reconstructs the macro narrative of a parallel financial system emerging amid a global trust crisis.

This article explores why IP-driven market tailwinds do not automatically benefit on-chain assets, assesses the viability of Hyperliquid Hypurr’s reverse “token-to-NFT” pathway, and underscores GameFi’s failure to realize the returns on its massive investments. Together, these insights provide solid, data-backed investment cautions for the “K-shaped divergence” anticipated in 2026.

Gate has introduced a 7-day fixed-term BTC Earn product featuring an extra ACU bonus. The total reward pool is capped at 250,000 ACU, and the maximum comprehensive annualized yield reaches 10.3%. Rewards are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gate Private Wealth Management delivers customized asset allocation, exclusive advisory services, and institutional-level risk management support to high-net-worth individuals. This article explores the fundamental value and ideal clientele of Gate Private Wealth Management, beginning with an analysis of user profiles and service models.

Gate Contract Points serve as a key incentive for users on Gate's contract platform, allowing continuous accumulation through trading, managing assets, and inviting others. This article provides a beginner-friendly overview of how to earn Gate Contract Points and explores their practical benefits.

Gate Earn has introduced a 60-day fixed-term IMU investment product, featuring a reference annualized yield of 260% and a total cap of 46,000,000 IMU. This limited-time offering is ideal for users who see potential in IMU’s mid-term allocation opportunities.