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This report introduces a systematic, data-driven "Meme Coin Lifecycle Research Toolkit." By integrating on-chain data, community activity, and market sentiment, it helps investors identify key signals, anticipate risks, and navigate market cycles. It also assists policymakers in understanding meme coins' evolution and systemic risks. The report details signal patterns, data characteristics, and threshold values for each stage, offering a practical guide for lifecycle-based investment strategies to enable proactive decision-making.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC broke the $110,000 mark, reaching a new high. The altcoin sector showed divergence, with segments like Meme coins, AI Agents, and the Solana ecosystem leading in gains. The stablecoin "GENIUS Act" has passed the motion for voting and is entering the revision process. Tether has issued an additional 2 billion USDT on the Tron network. Worldcoin has completed a $135 million WLD token financing led by a16z. Next week, there will be significant unlocks of tokens like SOL, TRUMP, and WLD, which may impact market sentiment.

The article delves into the true impact of tariffs on the market and economy, revealing the complex economic principles behind tariff policies. Through detailed data analysis and economic models, it explains the impact of tariffs on prices, business costs, and consumers.

This article details the background, functions, and potential impact of Futu Securities launching encryption currency deposit services, comparing Futu Securities with other global financial technology platforms in the field of encryption, revealing its position in the industry and the potential for future development.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, the market remained volatile overall, with BTC and ETH showing clear range-bound movements. The altcoin sector showed signs of divergence, with Frog-Themed, Launchpad, and Layer 2 tokens leading in gains. The total market cap of Believe platform tokens surpassed $450 million, and LAUNCHCOIN has surged over 200x since the end of April, highlighting the growing trend of "influence financialization." Open interest in XRP and DOGE futures has spiked despite sluggish price performance, indicating rising leverage risk. Pump.fun’s market share is being eroded by competitors LetsBonk.fun and Believe, intensifying ecosystem competition. Puffverse has launched a new token sale, drawing attention. Meanwhile, Openverse, Nirvana, and KYD have completed funding rounds. Next week, token unlocks—including PYTH—worth over $560 million are expected, which may impact market sentiment.

This report summarizes Web3 fundraising in April 2025, with 94 deals totaling $2.37B. Fundraising activity cooled, capital shifted toward scalable, later-stage projects.

Global asset management giant BlackRock plans to put its $150 billion money market fund on-chain through DLT Shares, using blockchain technology to enhance trading efficiency and transparency. DLT Shares will be sold through the Bank of New York Mellon, paving the way for future digital currencies or on-chain derivative products. This move not only signifies a major strategic layout for BlackRock in the blockchain field but also marks a new milestone in the integration of traditional finance and Web3.

Gate.io has released its latest Proof of Reserves report. As of May 8, the total value of Gate.io’s reserves stands at $10.865 billion, with a total reserve ratio of 128.57% and an excess reserve of $2.415 billion.

This report provides a summary of Web3 on-chain activity in April 2025. Solana maintained an average of over 93 million daily transactions, reaching a cumulative total of 2.4 billion by April 26, continuing to lead all blockchains in usage. Among capital flow data across major chains, Ethereum recorded a net inflow of over $904 million, ranking first across the network. On the Bitcoin network, wallet addresses holding more than 10,000 BTC showed cumulative scores between 0.9 and 1, indicating near-complete net accumulation. Additionally, Bitcoin’s UTXO net growth remained positive, reflecting a gradual recovery in network activity. As of April 28, Raydium’s LaunchLab had created 25,207 tokens, with a graduation rate of approximately 0.84%. Meanwhile, the meme token $TRUMP triggered a wave of market enthusiasm, surging over 50% in price following the announcement of an exclusive golf dinner and White House tour event, leading to a notable increase in both token holders and on-chain activity.

This report presents a systematic study of gold, the Nasdaq Index (including both Composite and Nasdaq-100), and Bitcoin (BTC), aiming to uncover their return characteristics, volatility clustering, correlation evolution, and the applicability of trading strategies under various macroeconomic contexts.

The history of cryptocurrency development has repeatedly proven: the darkest hours often give birth to the brightest dawn. Whether it's short-term pain from sudden events or prolonged aftershocks triggered by a crisis of trust, the market consistently revives with remarkable resilience, paving the way for new heights under emerging narratives.

In the rapidly changing crypto market, gaining a true edge is more about shifting your mindset than relying solely on technical analysis or token economics. This article outlines ten essential mental models, including probabilistic thinking, narrative forecasting, and managing cognitive bandwidth, aimed at helping investors develop a more resilient and sustainable decision-making framework.

This article examines the 2025 crypto market through three trends: market efficiency gains, stablecoin growth, and Trump policy impacts. Bitcoin and Web3 now follow distinct trajectories, Ethereum faces challenges, and investors show increased maturity. While near-term hurdles exist, long-term prospects remain bright. Stablecoin usage has reached new heights, driving sustainable growth. Trump-era policies, though uncertain, may lead to better regulation.

Circle's IPO journey reveals its strategic positioning and growth potential in the cryptocurrency sector. Despite declining net margins, Circle is strategically reinvesting profits into market share and regulatory compliance by building a highly scalable, compliance-first stablecoin infrastructure.

The appointment of Paul Atkins has injected fresh momentum into the struggling crypto industry. His pro-crypto stance, along with recent crypto-friendly signals from the SEC, CFTC, and the Trump administration, has created favorable conditions for explosive industry growth. This shift in regulatory attitude could not only accelerate institutional capital inflows but also provide a clearer path forward for crypto firms long plagued by compliance issues.