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Ethereum On-Chain Transaction Volume Drops by 1 Million: What’s Behind the Decline in Activity?

Ethereum On-Chain Transaction Volume Drops by 1 Million: What’s Behind the Decline in Activity?

ETH trades at $2,270, marking a weekly decline of 2.6%. On-chain transaction volume dropped by over a million, staking inflows fell more than 80%, and profit-taking reached a three-week high.

Blog Team05/15/2026

Ethereum DeFi Market Share Drops to 54%: In-Depth Analysis of the Multichain Competitive Landscape in 2026

Ethereum DeFi Market Share Drops to 54%: In-Depth Analysis of the Multichain Competitive Landscape in 2026

Ethereums DeFi market share has dropped from 63.5% to 54%. How are competing chains like Solana and Base reshaping the landscape? This article offers an in-depth analysis of capital flows and emerging trends in the multi-chain era.

Blog Team05/14/2026

BTC Falls Below $79K: US Stocks Hit New Highs, So Why Are Cryptocurrencies Dropping Across the Board?

BTC Falls Below $79K: US Stocks Hit New Highs, So Why Are Cryptocurrencies Dropping Across the Board?

Bitcoin falls below $79,000, while US stocks hit new highs. The Fear and Greed Index drops to 34, bringing the crypto market back into the fear zone after several days.

Blog Team05/14/2026

Fear and Greed Index Drops to 42: Why BNB and DOGE Are Bucking the Market Downtrend

Fear and Greed Index Drops to 42: Why BNB and DOGE Are Bucking the Market Downtrend

The Fear and Greed Index has dropped to 42, signaling that the crypto market has entered a state of fear. While most assets are declining, BNB and DOGE are bucking the trend with a rebound. This highlights a clear stratification effect in the market, as capital is increasingly flowing toward high-consensus meme coins.

Blog Team05/13/2026

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Bitcoin Drops Below $80,000: US-Iran Tensions Trigger Over $300 Million in Liquidations, Fear Index Plummets

Bitcoin Drops Below $80,000: US-Iran Tensions Trigger Over $300 Million in Liquidations, Fear Index Plummets

The chain of events driving this downturn is clear: armed conflict between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz triggered a wave of sell-offs, pushing Bitcoin below $80,000 and resulting in massive long liquidations. Overnight, the market fear index plummeted to 38, and a structural divergence emerged between the price movements of BTC and ETH.

Blog Team05/08/2026

What to Do When Gold Drops Below $4,600? Gate TradFi Lets You Manage Crypto and Gold Seamlessly with a Single Account

What to Do When Gold Drops Below $4,600? Gate TradFi Lets You Manage Crypto and Gold Seamlessly with a Single Account

Gold has fallen below the $4,600 mark, reflecting a convergence of short-term bearish factors while also offering investors a crucial window for observation.

Blog Team04/30/2026

BTC Spot Trading Volume Drops to Lowest Level Since October 2023, Liquidity Drought May Heighten Market Volatility

BTC Spot Trading Volume Drops to Lowest Level Since October 2023, Liquidity Drought May Heighten Market Volatility

Bitcoin spot trading volume has dropped below $8 billion, marking the lowest level since October 2023. Low liquidity is amplifying price volatility, and with the combined impact of the FOMC decision and oil price shocks, the market faces the risk of sharp two-way swings.

Blog Team04/29/2026

Intensifying Stablecoin Divergence: 30-Day Transfer Volume Drops 19%, USDe Faces $1.1 Billion in Redemptions

Intensifying Stablecoin Divergence: 30-Day Transfer Volume Drops 19%, USDe Faces $1.1 Billion in Redemptions

The total market capitalization of stablecoins has reached $322 billion, but the 30-day on-chain transfer volume has dropped to $831 billion. USDT, USDC, and DAI saw a combined net inflow of $6.8 billion, while USDe experienced a $1.1 billion outflow due to its yield being compressed to 3.5%.

Blog Team04/29/2026

Bitcoin Social Engagement Hits Yearly Low While Institutional Inflows Set Records: What Is the Market Signaling?

Bitcoin Social Engagement Hits Yearly Low While Institutional Inflows Set Records: What Is the Market Signaling?

Bitcoin Social Engagement Drops Over 20% Year-on-Year, While Institutional Investment Products See $1.4 Billion Weekly Inflows: Analyzing the Unusual Divergence Between Market Sentiment and Capital Flows

Blog Team04/22/2026