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Gate Research Daily Report (November 25 ): BTC and ETH prices continue to fluctuate at high levels, trading at $97,900 and $3,361, respectively. Altcoins, particularly in the metaverse and gaming sectors, performed strongly over the weekend. The Fear & Greed Index remains in the "Extreme Greed" zone. Solana's DEX daily trading volume surpassed $6 billion, capturing a 45% market share. CBOE is set to launch the first spot Bitcoin ETF index options on December 2. Additionally, last Friday saw significant institutional inflows, with Bitcoin spot ETFs recording $490 million in net inflows and Ethereum spot ETFs attracting $91.21 million. This highlights robust institutional interest. Investors are advised to remain cautious of market volatility and changes in regulatory policies.

This article discusses the changes brought to the cryptocurrency market by the Trump trade from the perspectives of regulation, culture, macro policy, and demand.

The U.S. presidential election is set for November 5, 2024. Representing the Republican Party is former President Donald Trump, who is facing multiple legal challenges due to alleged misconduct. On the Democratic side, Kamala Harris has stepped in as the party's candidate, replacing the aging Joe Biden. Regardless of who ultimately wins, the election will have both short-term and long-term impacts on the cryptocurrency market.

Gate Research Daily Report: On November 22, the cryptocurrency market demonstrated strong momentum, with BTC rising 4.31% and ETH surging 9.33% in the past 24 hours. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization reached an all-time high of $3.24 trillion. The Fear & Greed Index increased from 82 to 94, indicating the market remains in a state of greed. Ethereum's recent on-chain transaction volume surged to $7.13 billion, marking a yearly high. Progress on Solana's spot ETF approval has been smooth, driving SOL's price up nearly 7%. Stablecoin monthly inflows also hit a record high, potentially fueling Bitcoin's price rally. Additionally, Stripe and USDC entered the Aptos ecosystem, marking a new milestone in cross-chain payments and DeFi.

This week, BTC prices hit multiple new highs, reaching a 7-day peak of $94,643.6, with buying pressure continuing to strengthen. ETH showed relative weakness, with a weekly decline of 4.93%, remaining in a weak oscillating trend overall. Crypto asset management company Bitwise registered a Solana ETF in Delaware, USA, following its earlier application for an XRP ETF. USDT's market cap surpassed $130 billion, marking a historical high and reflecting increased capital inflow into the crypto market. Cryptocurrency lending platform Polter Finance suffered a hacker attack, resulting in a $12 million loss. Meanwhile, the crypto gambling platform Monkey Tilt completed a $30 million financing round, led by Pantera Capital.

Gate Research Daily Report(November 20) : BTC reached a new all-time high of $93,888. IBIT's first-day trading volume reached nearly $1.9 billion, with bullish options accounting for over 80% of the market. JUNO surged 273% in a single day, leading the altcoin sector. Meanwhile, the launch of the new token ELIZA by Andreessen Horowitz (ai16z) has sparked a "case sensitivity" debate within the community, intensifying tensions between autonomy and centralized control. The circulating supply of USDe has exceeded 3.3 billion tokens, reflecting rising market enthusiasm. Paxos has announced the acquisition of Membrane Finance to expand its presence in the European market. In other news, stablecoin company Noble has completed a $15 million Series A funding round led by Paradigm, further underscoring the growing importance of stablecoin infrastructure.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 19): After multiple rounds of Bitcoin price surges, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing sectoral rotations, with Ethereum and certain altcoins seeing compensatory growth. Over the past 24 hours, ETH rose by 4.26%, while BTC saw a more modest increase of 0.67%. Key segments such as DeSci, Sports, and Metaverse recorded impressive gains of 58.12%, 14.38%, and 13.94%, respectively. In an intriguing development, Vitalik Buterin visited a Thai zoo, sparking interest in the meme coin sector, with Ethereum-based MOO DENG leading the rally. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) options are slated to officially launch on Tuesday, November 19. Additionally, Bitcoin mining firm Marathon Digital Holdings announced plans to issue $700 million in convertible notes, with part of the proceeds earmarked for purchasing Bitcoin.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of Sui and Aptos, two high-performance public chain ecosystems based on the Move language, and conducts a comprehensive comparison from multiple dimensions such as market performance, ecological development, capital flow, user activity, and token economics. In the article Discuss the performance of Sui and Aptos in terms of TVL, net capital inflow, transaction activity and user structure, and analyze their development strategies and potential growth drivers.

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the driving forces behind Bitcoin's all-time high after the U.S. election, focusing on the surge in spot market demand, the impact of institutional capital inflows on the price discovery phase, and the potential for future price increases. By examining key data such as ETF inflows, perpetual futures premiums, and realized profit levels, the article explores the influence of market sentiment and demand momentum on future trends.

This article explores the potential impact of Trump's election on the U.S. cryptocurrency market, including regulatory policy changes, the growth trend of cryptocurrency holders, and the potential influx of institutional capital. By comparing past policies with new developments, the article analyzes how the Trump administration's support for the crypto industry could bring both opportunities and challenges to the market.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 18): Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin's price has decreased by 0.79%, currently trading at $90,477, showing signs of consolidation at high levels. The net outflow from U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs is approximately $370 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs have seen a net outflow of $59.87 million. Bitcoin miners' reserves have continued to decline, dropping to around 1.8 million BTC, the lowest in three years. Meanwhile, the Total Value Locked (TVL) in the Sui ecosystem has surpassed $1.6 billion, setting a new all-time high. The DEXX platform experienced a security breach due to improper management of its official private key, resulting in a private key leak and total losses close to $20 million. Between November 15 and November 18, two projects announced successful funding rounds, raising over $2 million in total.

Gate Research Monthly Report: In October, the cryptocurrency market fluctuated between a total market capitalization of $2.2 trillion and $2.5 trillion, impacted by the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election results and geopolitical tensions. The market displayed a cautious, wait-and-see attitude. Solana saw a significant increase in daily active addresses, reaching 8.17 million on October 29, marking a month-on-month growth rate of 39.7%. The surge in MEME token trading likely contributed to the rise in on-chain active addresses. The Web3 industry attracted a total of 96 funding rounds, raising an impressive $793 million. Among these, the wallet and CeFi sectors were the most active, securing $210 million and $153 million, respectively.

To transcend the US dollar system, Tether's future lies not only in maintaining its role in global payments and liquidity but also in deeply exploring how to establish a truly supranational monetary system.

Gate Research Daily Report (November 15):On November 15, influenced by hawkish comments from Jerome Powell, the prices of cryptocurrency assets saw a significant pullback. The price of BTC dropped by 3.39%, falling below $87,000 at its lowest point. The price of ETH declined by 4.03%, reaching a low of $3,030. SuiNS surged approximately 635.58%, as high-potential investment projects continue to emerge within the Sui ecosystem. Solana's daily DEX trading volume reached 42%, setting a new all-time high. The number of nodes on Network 3 has surpassed that of Helium, ranking 5th globally in the DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) sector. Tether launched the Hadron platform, which simplifies the asset tokenization process and promotes financial inclusion. Wyden successfully completed a Series B funding round, raising over $16 million, with investors including FiveT Fintech, C3 VC Fund, and others.