Macro Trends

This article investigates one of the largest crypto thefts in history, revealing how the Lazarus Group carried out a massive attack on Bybit. It explores the group's background, highlights other major security breaches affecting crypto exchanges, and explains common hacking techniques and laundering strategies. Practical tips are also provided to help users better protect their digital assets.

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 8, Bitcoin rebounded by 1.93% to $79,947, while Ethereum rose to $1,593. Since Trump took office, over $1.1 trillion in cryptocurrency market cap has evaporated. Stablecoins have been withdrawn from exchanges, with balances reaching a three-month low. Multicoin's assets under management surged by more than 50%, and Mantra has launched a $108 million fund to support RWA and DeFi startups. South Korea's pension system plans to introduce blockchain, and Hong Kong will offer spot ETF staking services to strengthen the compliance development of virtual assets.

Gate Research has released its latest report, "2025 Q1 Crypto Market Review," offering a comprehensive analysis of crypto market performance in the first quarter of 2025. The report covers market trends, on-chain data, key developments, security incidents, funding activity, and forward-looking insights—providing a deep dive into overall market behavior and emerging trends.

The draft of the STABLE Act provides an excellent glimpse into the United States’ approach to stablecoin regulation. This article will dive into the core elements of the bill and the underlying reasons, exploring its profound impact on the US and global digital asset industry.

In this short essay, I explore how crypto bull markets play out in two acts: Act 1, followed by an intermezzo of “mimetic crisis,” then Act 2, culminating in a “sacrificial crisis.”

Crypto loves to talk about transparency, but most projects only publish metrics when it suits their narrative.

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 7, Bitcoin dropped 5.22% to $78,236, while Ethereum fell 12.13% to $1,601. Aave's cumulative borrowing interest on Ethereum surpassed $1 billion. Solana's total value locked (TVL) reached 53.8 million SOL, marking its highest level since 2023. In March, most major DeFi protocols experienced sharp revenue declines, but Sky stood out with notable growth. Meanwhile, newly announced U.S. tariff policies triggered a global market shake-up, accelerating sell-offs across both traditional and crypto markets. Lens Chain officially launched its mainnet, offering a scalable and modular foundation for decentralized social applications. The SEC also initiated a review of digital asset policies introduced under the Biden administration, potentially signaling a move toward more relaxed regulation.

This article delves into the core concepts of crypto banking services, including their key features, innovations, and advantages and differences compared to traditional banks. Additionally, it explores the role of crypto deposit insurance funds, analyzes representative projects in the market, and forecasts future development trends. The article also discusses the risks crypto banks might face, offering readers a more comprehensive understanding of the opportunities and challenges in this field.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC traded within a consolidation range, while ETH showed a weaker sideways trend. Trump unveiled a comprehensive tariff policy with tiered rates on 50 countries and auto tariffs raised to 25%. The Arizona House Committee passed a Bitcoin reserve bill. Fidelity launched a retirement plan allowing direct crypto investment. Ethereum reclaimed the top spot in DEX trading as interest in Solana faded. Stablecoins continued to penetrate emerging markets, with India leading the world in usage.

Gate Research (2025.3.28–4.2), this report provides a comprehensive analysis of key developments in the cryptocurrency market and macroeconomic landscape. On March 28, the U.S. Department of Commerce reported that the core PCE price index rose by 2.79% year-over-year in February, marking the highest level since December. Internationally, Kazakhstan announced plans to launch a “National Crypto Bank” aimed at centralizing the oversight of cryptocurrency trading across the country. As of March 31, a global trend toward lighter crypto regulations continues, with 47 countries easing restrictions since 2020. On April 1, the U.S. ISM Manufacturing PMI showed its first contraction of the year, while the price index jumped for a second straight month. On April 2, reports surfaced that the Trump administration is considering a new financial tool called “BitBonds” as part of a broader strategy to bolster its Bitcoin reserves.

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 2, Bitcoin price rose by 2.14% to $84,672, while Ethereum price increased by 2.90% to $1,883. Ethereum's weekly blob fees hit a new low since the Dencun upgrade. Long-term holders who entered between 2020 and 2022 continue to hold their Bitcoin with conviction. Sonic's TVL surpassed $1 billion. BlackRock received UK regulatory approval to become a crypto asset firm. The Trump administration is proposing "Bitcoin Bonds" to expand Bitcoin reserves.

This report reviews Web3 on-chain data for March 2025. Ethereum saw the largest net outflow of $486 million. Meanwhile, the market absorbed 2 million BTC in selling pressure, with long-term holders adding 278,000 BTC to their positions. Bitcoin exchange reserves hit a five-year low at 2,639,252 BTC. Four.meme created 153,212 tokens by March 31, with its trading volume spiking in March, reaching $80.18 million in daily volume on March 21. CZ’s influence drove $MUBARAK to a trading volume of $258 million on March 17.

The article analyzes the SEC's shift in regulatory stance, the impact of the DART system on transparency, and the potential regulatory outlook for NFTs. Although the SEC has shown a willingness to work with the industry, current regulatory progress remains insufficient, and the real impetus for change may come from congressional legislation.

Macro policies allocate capital in the long run, and liquidity in crypto flows between casino-style trading, yield farming, and emerging value-driven investments, despite volatility.

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 1, Bitcoin edged up 0.07% to $83,010, while Ethereum dipped 0.30% to $1,835. Digital assets saw $226 million in net inflows over the past week, ending a five-week outflow streak for altcoins. Stablecoin supply on Tron increased by $1.21 billion in the last 7 days. Bitcoin's exchange supply dropped to 7.53%, the lowest since February 2018. NFT marketplace X2Y2 announced it will cease operations. The second phase of the Babylon Genesis mainnet is set to launch. Circle is advancing its initial public offering (IPO) plans.