VIP Daily Industry Report

On October 17, the crypto market came under pressure, with major assets broadly declining. BTC fell 1.87%, while ETH dropped 1.70%, both maintaining weak, range-bound structures. A few thematic tokens, however, bucked the trend — XPIN surged 133.33% driven by multi-chain collaboration and mainnet expectations; ZKC rose 56.23% on mainnet progress and real-time proof updates; and KGEN gained 43.22% following its token launch and ecosystem partnership news. Meanwhile, Ethereum remained the top ecosystem by developer count, Tokenized Gold hit a new market cap high, and Chainlink launched its real-time oracle integration, marking further innovation in DeFi infrastructure.

Gate Research Daily Report: On October 16, Bitcoin continued to weaken, falling 2.24% on increased volume over the past 24 hours. Ethereum is currently trading at $3,981, down 3.17% on higher trading activity in the same period. DEGO, which is incubating BOT3 AI, saw its price surge 18.9% in the past 24 hours. The globally renowned CEX announced it would officially list YGG on October 15, driving the token up 12.7%. Benefiting from ecosystem expansion and catalysts such as the CEX Alpha competition, BLESS soared 503% in a single day. Stablecoin inflows reached $74 billion, providing liquidity support amid market declines, while JustLend DAO’s TVL surpassed $7.82 billion.

Gate Research Daily Report: On October 15, Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a strong upward move after a period of high-level consolidation; Ethereum (ETH), after a sharp decline, found support at lower levels and saw a short-term rebound; GateToken (GT) briefly touched the $17.5 mark; and BAS surged approximately 132.85% within 24 hours. Meanwhile, Base’s native token is set to launch soon, aiming to build an interconnected ecosystem on Ethereum. K33 Research Director Vetle Lunde noted in a recent report that the recent leverage flush in the market represents a “healthy adjustment.”

Last week, SNX surged over 94.48%, standing out as the top-performing token; DASH and TAO also gained 48% and 22%, respectively, showing short-term counter-trend strength. Ethereum Layer2 saw accelerated capital inflows, with Arbitrum maintaining its leading position and recording $873 million in net inflows for the week. OP Mainnet, Unichain, and Polygon PoS also experienced steady fund inflows. Total DeFi TVL approached $160 billion, up 41% year-over-year, with robust institutional capital inflows, while retail activity slowed.

On October 13, BTC showed signs of a rebound after briefly dipping to around $102,000. ETH touched a low of $3,394 before quickly stabilizing and rebounding, showing strong short-term recovery momentum. GT found solid support near $14 after a sharp decline, then consolidated and began breaking out with rising volume. In addition, tokens such as SNX (+87.3%), DASH (+50%), and TAO (+40.1%) posted strong rebounds as capital rapidly flowed back into the Privacy and DeFi sectors, reigniting market momentum. The total global stablecoin supply surpassed $301.5 billion, reaching a new all-time high. Meanwhile, USST, a stablecoin launched by Tether co-founder Reeve Collins under the STBL project, has continued to depeg since its debut. Grayscale also filed a Form 10 with the SEC for its Bittensor Trust (TAO), marking a significant step toward full regulatory registration.

Gate Research Daily Report: On October 10, BTC briefly surged above $126,000 before quickly retreating and subsequently fell below $121,800, forming a clear downward structure. ETH, after declining from a high near $4,755, briefly broke short-term support and touched a low of $4,265, followed by an oversold rebound. GT, from its peak of $17.31, gradually declined to a low of $16.10 before showing signs of a temporary bottom.Meanwhile, RAIL (+75.7%), ZEC (+41%), and SNX (+21%) rose strongly against the trend, highlighting renewed capital inflows and hot sentiment in the privacy and DeFi narrative sectors.Q3 DeFi TVL reached a record high, but user activity significantly declined. Aave partnered with Blockdaemon to facilitate institutional access to DeFi services. Flying Tulip announced its first public fundraising partner, Impossible, with whitelist applications officially open.

Gate Research Daily Report: On October 9, the crypto market continued to show a mixed and choppy trend. BTC edged up 0.46%, while SOL led gains among major assets. In contrast, ETH and XRP underperformed. AI and infrastructure-related tokens were notably active — LAVA surged nearly 198% amid rising interest in the “stablecoin migration and on-chain data infrastructure” narrative; COAI jumped over 80% following the launch of derivatives and expanded ecosystem partnerships. Meanwhile, the rise in gold prices pushed the market cap of tokenized gold asset XAUT past $1.5 billion, drawing renewed attention to real-world asset tokens. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, is approaching $100 billion in AUM, making it the firm’s most profitable product. Uniswap TVL Surpasses $7 Billion as V4 Progress and Multichain Expansion Boost Protocol Activity

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 29, BTC led the rebound by breaking above $112,000, while ETH surged all the way to $4,146. KAITO stood out, with over $170 million committed to the Kaito Launchpad. FORM and COW rose 23% and 14% respectively, benefiting from strong buying momentum and short squeezes. Plasma DeFi’s TVL climbed to $5 billion, ranking sixth among DeFi protocols by total value locked.

Gate Research Daily Report: On Sep 26, BTC fell below $109K and ETH slipped under $3,900 as markets came under pressure; XPL surged 178% on Plasma mainnet launch; SQD and SKX gained 65% and 25% on tech integration and ecosystem growth; new tariffs and regulatory probes fueled risk-off sentiment, wiping over 4.5% from crypto market cap.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 25, BTC and ETH remained in a consolidation phase, while small- and mid-cap tokens saw notable moves. IN surged over 70% following the launch of its strategy automation product, attracting strong capital inflows. FLUID and SNX rose 28% and 25%, respectively, driven by TVL growth, token buyback plans, and perpetual incentive programs. Gate introduced its Layer 2 network, Gate Layer, marking a comprehensive upgrade to the GT ecosystem and its deflationary mechanism. Meanwhile, the crypto market experienced its largest liquidation event of the year, triggered by excessive leverage and cascading sell-offs. SUI Group revealed a heavy position in SUI and a stock buyback plan, signaling strong capital backing and market confidence.

On Sept 24, BTC traded at $112,462 with weak rebound momentum; ETH recovered to $4,192 under mid-term pressure; GT hovered at $16.27 in consolidation. The market stayed cautious. Hot tokens saw strong inflows: SVL surged 61.17%, BARD rose 47.33%, and HEMI gained 53.20%. On the macro side, Vitalik highlighted full-stack openness and verifiability, Tether reportedly seeks up to $20B funding at a $500B valuation, and Seedify suffered a hack, spotlighting cross-chain bridge risks.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 22, BTC faced resistance near $117,900 and continued to decline, currently trading around $114,300 with a brief dip to $114,250; ETH remained under pressure above $4,460 and continued downward, breaking below $4,300 to reach a short-term low of $4,289; GT entered a sustained correction phase, dropping to around $16.55, reflecting bearish market sentiment. Meanwhile, AVNT (+31.11%), ME (+24.85%), and RON (+1.98%) bucked the trend with strong gains, highlighting that small-cap tokens in hot sectors tend to attract capital during market turbulence. StandX TVL surpassed $60 million, setting a new all-time high; 0G Labs mainnet Aristotle officially launched; Story ecosystem IPRWA project Aria introduced the institutional-grade on-chain IP investment platform, Aria PRIME.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 19, Bitcoin held steady at $117,430 with a bullish consolidation, while ETH traded at $4,610 in a narrow range. Most altcoins gained, with RUNWAGO surging 853% in 24h, and DUCK and APX up 115% and 23.6% respectively. On the macro side, U.S. equities remained stable with active market liquidity. In industry news, MetaMask token launch accelerates, NBA star Tristan Thompson launched a player tokenization platform, and Plasma confirmed its TGE on September 25, intensifying competition in the stablecoin sector.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 18, the crypto market continued its mildly bullish consolidation, with both BTC and ETH posting modest gains as capital rotation remained structurally driven. Orderly launched a multi-collateral feature, enabling the use of SOL and USDT as margin assets. Solana treasury firm DeFi Development further increased its holdings by 60,000 SOL, bringing its total to over 2 million SOL—demonstrating continued confidence in the ecosystem. Wormhole unveiled W Token 2.0, introducing a reserve mechanism and biweekly unlocks to enhance value anchoring and release transparency. EIGEN, KMNO, and DRIFT surged 24.4%, 23.2%, and 17.1%, respectively, driven by strategic partnerships, capital growth, and fee reductions.

Gate Research Daily Report: On Sept 17, BTC hit $116,956 and now trades at $116,656 with strong bullish momentum; ETH consolidates at $4,512 near key averages, while GT steadies at $17.03. Market sentiment turned cautiously optimistic with BNB, XRP, and ADA advancing. GAI surged 119.35% in 24h, UNA rose 43.40%, and F gained 32.15% as funds flowed in. Key highlights: Nothing secured $200M Series C funding, Sui joins Google Agentic Payments Protocol, and Movement upgraded to a standalone Layer1 with Move 2.0.