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Gate releases the 2025 Transparency Report, committing to synchronized development in trading volume, Web3 ecosystem, and global compliance. Spot and derivatives businesses continue to grow, with expanded product lines and increased user engagement. The global compliance strategy has obtained multiple regulatory licenses, enhancing brand image and community participation, establishing itself as an industry leader.

JPMorgan's report forecasts the cryptocurrency market in 2026, expecting capital inflows mainly from institutional investors to adapt to new regulatory frameworks and market sentiment recovery. In 2025, a net inflow of $130 billion was attracted, primarily through Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs and corporate digital assets. Market expectations of stability and compliance-driven growth will facilitate a new round of expansion, requiring investors to adjust their strategies to adapt to changes.

On January 14, 2026, the Sui network experienced a 5-hour and 52-minute consensus interruption, resulting in over $1 billion in assets being restricted. Although this incident sparked discussions about its reliability, the SUI token price saw a slight increase in the short term, and market confidence does not appear to have been significantly affected. Sui needs to strengthen network stability and optimize mechanisms to address future challenges.

Investment bank TD Cowen has lowered the target stock price of Bitcoin reserve company Strategy from $500 to $440, mainly due to earnings dilution caused by equity and preferred stock issuance. Analysts expect the company to acquire more Bitcoin, but reliance on equity financing faces challenges. Despite the target price reduction, analysts remain optimistic about Bitcoin's long-term prospects, expecting returns to rebound by 2027. The current Bitcoin market sentiment is delicate, with signs of a price recovery.

TianDi Grid is a trading strategy that adapts to increased market volatility. By setting wider operating ranges and layered orders, it reduces the frequency of short-term adjustments, enhancing the strategy's stability and durability. Its use cases include significantly increased volatility, a preference for low-maintenance operation, and a pursuit of medium- to long-term stable execution. Investors should pay attention to range settings, grid density, capital buffers, and trading costs to ensure the strategy's effectiveness and risk controllability.

The latest US Consumer Price Index alleviates market concerns about Federal Reserve rate hikes, while Bitcoin demonstrates its safe-haven qualities amid geopolitical tensions. The macroeconomy faces stagflation risks, and there may be a "cooling then heating" scenario by 2026. Investors should monitor key Bitcoin price thresholds to determine market trends.

Mid-January 2026, the cryptocurrency market once again staged a classic scene of fierce battles between bulls and bears. After a period of consolidation, Bitcoin's price suddenly surged, breaking through a key resistance level. This sudden rally was not a feast for all traders. Instead, it ruthlessly "liquidated" a large number of short positions betting on a price decline in the market. Within just 24 hours, nearly $800,000,000 (800 million USD) of leveraged short contracts were forcibly liquidated, making it one of the most notable events in recent market history. This article will analyze the background and driving factors behind this short squeeze, and combine Gate market data to provide you with the latest market outlook.
Event core: Bitcoin price soars, "blood in the streets" for shorts
According to data from multiple major global tracking platforms, since January 14, 2026, Bitcoin's price has opened

In the crypto market, Gate has launched three major trading tools: Leverage Worry-Free, Perpetual Contracts, and Dual Currency Investment to meet the risk preferences of different investors. Leverage Worry-Free is suitable for investors who pursue trends and are afraid of forced liquidation, Perpetual Contracts are suitable for professional traders with high risk tolerance, and Dual Currency Investment offers options for conservative users seeking stable returns. Choosing the right tool requires considering your own risk tolerance and market judgment, and it is recommended to diversify risk through a combination of these tools.

Gate's "Leverage Worry-Free" derivatives aim to help traders avoid forced liquidation risks by providing a no-liquidation mechanism that allows users to focus on medium- to long-term trend analysis, thereby improving capital efficiency, limiting maximum losses, and eliminating holding costs. This product is suitable for investors with clear market judgments who prefer not to monitor frequently and for trend traders seeking to control risk. Participation is simple and convenient, but potential loss risks should still be noted.

Recently, the cryptocurrency market has shown a volatile upward trend, with Bitcoin prices rising and market capitalization stabilizing. Gate has launched the "Leverage Worry-Free" derivatives, optimizing trading mechanisms to avoid forced liquidation and reduce risks. This new product is suitable for investors who are confident in market trends but worry about short-term fluctuations, and it supports multiple mainstream crypto assets. In the future, Gate will continue to diversify product options and enhance user experience.

In the first quarter of 2026, OpenSea will launch its native token $SEA, marking its transition from a digital art marketplace to a comprehensive on-chain asset trading platform. The token distribution will allocate 50% to the community, and 50% of platform revenue will be used for buybacks to support long-term value and encourage user participation. This move is expected to have a profound impact on the NFT market, enhancing OpenSea's competitiveness in a broader trading market.

Bitwise Chainlink Spot ETF officially listed on the NYSE Arca on January 15, 2026, becoming the second Chainlink ETF in the United States, demonstrating market recognition of Chainlink and its token LINK. The ETF directly invests in LINK, lowering the entry barrier for compliant investors into the crypto market. This listing marks the integration of off-chain economic activities with blockchain value, attracting a large number of traditional investors. Despite market competition and price volatility, Chainlink's long-term prospects remain worth watching.

Bitmine has recently conducted a series of large-scale ETH staking, with the latest being 186,560 ETH (approximately $625 million), bringing the total staked ETH to over 1.53 million. Ahead of the company's shareholders' meeting, this aggressive strategy aims to increase staking yields and enhance market influence. Staking has become the new standard for institutional investors, and in the future, Ethereum will promote multiple technological upgrades to improve network processing capacity.

Ethereum quickly broke through $3,300 after the US inflation data was released, now stabilizing around $3,325, with a market capitalization back above $400 billion. Mild inflation data has boosted market expectations for loose monetary policy, driving capital inflows into risk assets like Ethereum. At the same time, Ethereum network activity reached a new high, with over half of ETH staked, indicating strong fundamental support. This price breakout may signal the beginning of a long-term trend.

Bitcoin first broke through $97,000 in mid-January 2026, with the total market capitalization increasing by over $250 billion, and major assets generally rising. This growth was mainly driven by spot ETF capital inflows and optimistic macroeconomic expectations. Analysts are generally bullish, expecting subsequent targets of $150,000 to $200,000. Meanwhile, supply tightening and improved regulatory environment will further promote market development.

The trading volume of stock tokens on the Gate platform has exceeded $14 billion, demonstrating market demand for innovative financial products. The platform has also launched contract trading covering TradFi assets, promoting the integration of traditional finance and the crypto market. Multi-level promotional activities attract user participation, helping the platform become the preferred choice for diversified investment options.

Gate has recently expanded its TradeFi features, allowing users to trade traditional financial assets such as gold and foreign exchange, marking the integration of cryptocurrency and traditional financial markets. The new features are based on the MT5 system, offering diversified asset allocation and high leverage trading options, which may attract more investors and reshape the industry competitive landscape.

Contract trading offers rich opportunities for cryptocurrency investors. Gate Exchange provides up to 100x leverage and a variety of contract products. The guide covers registration, verification, fund preparation, how to operate the contract trading interface, and risk management strategies. It is recommended that beginners start with simulated trading, emphasize stop-loss and position control, and continue learning to cope with market fluctuations.

The Gate contract points system launched on October 14, 2025, providing a new incentive structure for contract trading users. Users can earn points through trading volume, asset holdings, and inviting new users. Points can be exchanged for cash tokens, position experience vouchers, and other rewards. The system is designed with a 15-day validity period to encourage users to increase trading activity and optimize asset management. In the future, more platform benefits will be expanded.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded its investigation into the Zcash Foundation without taking enforcement action. The market's regulatory stance on privacy coins has eased, prompting Zcash's price to rise over 14%. Zcash has gained 737.15% year-to-date, indicating market interest in its long-term value. The privacy coin sector remains active overall but still faces technical and compliance challenges.