VIP Industry Report

Gate Research Daily Report:On September 3, BTC consolidates around 111,000 USDT with short-term moving averages forming a bullish crossover, signaling a rebound, and ETF inflows recovered to around 333 million USD. ETH remains in weak consolidation, with support at 4,280–4,300 USDT. GT trades between 16.5–17 USDT, awaiting direction. Small-cap tokens are highly active: SQUID +102.54%, GMMT +67.16%, MERL +30.81%, reflecting strong interest in emerging themes. Key highlights include Linea’s liquidity incentive program, Ethereum Foundation ETH sale, and WLFI buyback and burn, with structural opportunities amid high volatility.

Last week, Pyth Network (PYTH) surged 48.58% on news of its cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce. Story Protocol (IP) jumped 33.63% following a large-scale token buyback and new exchange listings. On Ethereum, on-chain data showed significant strength, with net inflows reaching $1.6 billion—far ahead of other public chains. Monthly on-chain transfer volume exceeded $320 billion, while DEX trading volume hit a record high. In addition, the narrative of bringing macroeconomic data on-chain gained traction last week, sparking imagination around oracles and DeFi.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 1, BTC faced resistance at a high of $113,469 and quickly pulled back, briefly dropping below $108,000 and reaching a low of $107,350. ETH also encountered pressure at $4,646, dipping to a low of $4,257 before finding support and rebounding within that range. GT’s price has recently been trading in a narrow range between $16.7 and $17.2. Among altcoins, BRIC led the gains with a remarkable 77.24% increase.In August, Ethereum’s on-chain DEX trading volume surpassed $140.1 billion, setting a new all-time monthly record. Solana launchpad Bonk.fun partnered with WLFI to become the official USD1 Launchpad platform on Solana. Additionally, Japan Post Bank plans to launch its own digital currency in 2026 and enable transactions of blockchain-based financial products.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 29, BTC prices saw a slight rebound after a period of decline, while ETH prices showed an up-and-down trend within 24 hours. PYTH token surged over 83% during the same period. London-based fintech company Finastra announced a partnership with Circle to integrate USDC into its $50 trillion global cross-border payments network. Meanwhile, rising Bitcoin mining costs have led miners to seek diversified strategies, with Luxxfolio planning to raise $73 million to develop a Litecoin-focused treasury strategy.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 28, BTC entered a sustained pullback after hitting a high of $124,497; ETH retreated from a peak of $4,956 and is currently trading around $4,518; GT pulled back from $21.93 and is now around $16.95. Meanwhile, AI-related tokens such as RLC, LPT, and GOAT posted gains exceeding 30%, leading the sector. Institutional interest in Ethereum ETFs surged, with Goldman Sachs leading Wall Street with over $720 million in holdings. Linea is set to conduct its TGE in September and launch native ETH yield functionality in October. Additionally, Aave Labs launched its new Horizon platform, enabling institutions to borrow stablecoins using tokenized assets as collateral.

On August 27, the crypto market saw a volatile rebound with major tokens broadly rising. Google Cloud launched its financial-grade Layer 1 blockchain, GCUL, aiming to set a new standard for on-chain financial infrastructure. Aave’s TVL reached a record high, approaching the scale of a top-50 U.S. commercial bank, highlighting the growing potential of DeFi as a traditional finance alternative. Among top-performing tokens, IP rose 10.82% driven by momentum in AI-powered creator economies, AURORA surged 69.12% on ecosystem expansion and a stablecoin chain proposal, and NMR jumped 134.25% following institutional interest and its positioning as an AI hedge fund narrative.

Last week, lending protocol Morpho surpassed $10 billion in TVL thanks to its unique design, with its token price gaining over 26%. Market leader Aave also maintained strong momentum, rising 16.72%. Ethereum continued to attract the highest net inflows and hit a new all-time high, fueled by dovish remarks from the Federal Reserve and other macro tailwinds. Bio Protocol (BIO) surged nearly 200% in a single week, reigniting market interest in the DeSci sector.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 25, BTC was trading around $112,800, remaining in a broadly downward and volatile pattern; ETH’s short-term trend entered a consolidation phase, navigating between key support and resistance levels; GT was priced around $17.54, showing a recent pattern of rallying and then pulling back. Meanwhile, tokens such as NEON (+46.89%) and QTUM (+33.25%) saw explosive gains, indicating strong capital inflows into niche sectors.USDC usage on the Ethereum network reached an all-time high, with monthly transfer volume hitting $74.83 billion. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority will implement the Basel crypto asset capital requirements starting January 1, 2026. Additionally, SBI Group partnered with Chainlink to accelerate the adoption of digital assets among global institutional players.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 21, BTC's price rose 0.56% over the past 24 hours. After stabilizing at $112,000, BTC began a counterattack upward, with short-term resistance at $115,000. ETH surged 3.95% in the past 24 hours, driven by a technical oversold correction and institutional capital buying on dips. Hyperliquid has become the world's highest per-capita revenue company, with an annualized per-capita income of $102 million. According to the Wormhole Foundation, LayerZero proposed to acquire Stargate (STG) for approximately $110 million in ZRO, but Wormhole believes this offer undervalues Stargate’s protocol assets and growth potential. MANTRA Chain is proposing to phase out the ERC-20 version of the OM token, planning to fully migrate it to MANTRA Chain as its sole native base.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 21, BTC's price rose 0.56% over the past 24 hours. After stabilizing at $112,000, BTC began a counterattack upward, with short-term resistance at $115,000. ETH surged 3.95% in the past 24 hours, driven by a technical oversold correction and institutional capital buying on dips. Hyperliquid has become the world's highest per-capita revenue company, with an annualized per-capita income of $102 million. According to the Wormhole Foundation, LayerZero proposed to acquire Stargate (STG) for approximately $110 million in ZRO, but Wormhole believes this offer undervalues Stargate’s protocol assets and growth potential. MANTRA Chain is proposing to phase out the ERC-20 version of the OM token, planning to fully migrate it to MANTRA Chain as its sole native base.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 20, the crypto market broadly entered a downward correction phase, with both BTC and ETH weakening. The state of Wyoming launched FRNT, the first state-issued stablecoin in the U.S., marking a pioneering attempt in public sector digital currencies. Solana led globally in fee stability, with its FSR far exceeding other major blockchains. Meanwhile, 1inch introduced native cross-chain swaps between Solana and EVM chains, enhancing user experience and security. Performance among narrative tokens was mixed: MNT rose 6.2% driven by ecosystem incentives and community engagement; MORPHO gained 2.5% thanks to multi-platform integration and updated yield products; LDO remained resilient, reflecting continued momentum in liquid staking.

Last week, Chainlink (LINK) gained 11.37%, fueled by its partnership with ICE, a new TVS all-time high, and notable whale buying, reinforcing its leadership in the oracle sector. Sei Network kept up strong momentum with rapid stablecoin growth and strategic institutional moves, remaining the most active EVM chain. Meanwhile, Aave's borrowing volume topped $25 billion, with deposits now ranking among the top 40 U.S. banks.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 18, BTC is approaching a key support level around $115,800, which has held multiple times previously. ETH recently pulled back after reaching a high of $4,575, while GT remains range-bound between $17.0 and $18.5. Several tokens posted double-digit gains, including BIO (+24.85%), POND (+20.38%), and LINK (+10.79%). Over the past week, NFT market activity surged, with trading volume up 30% week-over-week. Japan is set to approve its first yen-backed stablecoin, JPYC, and Arbitrum DAO’s ETH treasury grew 36% month-over-month, surpassing 22,500 ETH.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 13, BTC consolidated near $119,000; ETH broke above $4,600 with a 7.09% gain; and GT recovered to $16.745. Aave’s outstanding borrowings exceeded $25 billion, marking a record high and reflecting a notable rebound in DeFi lending demand. Circle announced the launch of Arc, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on stablecoin and institutional-grade financial use cases, with a public testnet planned for the fall. RWA-focused blockchain MANTRA Chain achieved full EVM compatibility on its testnet and is scheduled to launch its mainnet in September.

Gate Research Daily Report: On August 14, BTC broke above $124,400 to set a new all-time high; ETH held firmly above $4,700; and GT consolidated around $17.8, remaining in a short-term range-bound pattern. The total cryptocurrency market capitalization climbed to a record $4.21 trillion, with Bitcoin’s market cap surpassing Alphabet to rank fifth among global assets. Ethereum search interest reached its highest level since 2021, with on-chain activity and capital inflows jointly driving price strength. Base’s on-chain DEX daily trading volume exceeded $2 billion for the first time, highlighting the growing trading activity and capital capacity of the Layer 2 ecosystem.