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Altcoin Season Index 2026: What Does the Rebound from 17 to 48 Mean? An In-Depth Analysis

Altcoin Season Index 2026: What Does the Rebound from 17 to 48 Mean? An In-Depth Analysis

The Altcoin Season Index has rebounded from 17 to 48, signaling the end of extreme Bitcoin dominance in the market. However, a full-fledged altcoin season remains out of reach. Amid structural divergence, which sectors are currently attracting capital?

Blog Team06/11/2026

Hashrate Plummets by 145 EH/s: BTC Faces Its First-Ever "Hashrate Bear Market"—What Does It Mean?

Hashrate Plummets by 145 EH/s: BTC Faces Its First-Ever "Hashrate Bear Market"—What Does It Mean?

Since May 28, Bitcoin’s global network hash rate has dropped sharply from 1,030 EH/s to 885 EH/s, a net outflow of 145 EH/s. Analysts are calling this Bitcoin’s first "hash rate bear market."

Blog Team06/11/2026

Platinum Jewellery Demand: Can XPT Benefit From High Gold Prices?

Platinum Jewellery Demand: Can XPT Benefit From High Gold Prices?

An in-depth analysis of platinum jewellery demand, exploring substitution, trade-offs, and what XPT may mean for future jewellery markets.

Blog Team06/11/2026

What Does a KOSPI Plunge of Over 8% Mean? Reassessing Asset Allocation Amid Synchronized AI Tech Stock Declines and a 0.45 Correlation with Bitcoin

What Does a KOSPI Plunge of Over 8% Mean? Reassessing Asset Allocation Amid Synchronized AI Tech Stock Declines and a 0.45 Correlation with Bitcoin

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the global risk-off dynamics and examines how Gate’s real stock trading platform responds to cross-market asset volatility.

Blog Team06/09/2026

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From "HODL Forever" to Active Management: What Does the Wave of Corporate Bitcoin Sell-Offs Mean?

From "HODL Forever" to Active Management: What Does the Wave of Corporate Bitcoin Sell-Offs Mean?

Strategy sells Bitcoin for the first time, while MARA simultaneously cashes out a large amount—corporate BTC holding strategies are reaching a critical turning point. This article examines the logic behind institutional sell-offs and analyzes key on-chain data signals.

Blog Team06/08/2026

SEC Strategic Plan 2026: What Does the Formal Inclusion of Digital Assets in Regulatory Priorities Mean?

SEC Strategic Plan 2026: What Does the Formal Inclusion of Digital Assets in Regulatory Priorities Mean?

The SEC has released its draft Strategic Plan for 2026–2030, marking the first time digital assets are listed as a priority. This signals a shift in regulatory approach from enforcement to building a comprehensive framework. Here’s an analysis of the deeper logic behind this transition.

Blog Team06/08/2026

Kevin Warsh’s Fed Era: Refining the Average Inflation Framework, Dot Plot Reforms, and a 2026 Interest Rate Outlook

Kevin Warsh’s Fed Era: Refining the Average Inflation Framework, Dot Plot Reforms, and a 2026 Interest Rate Outlook

After Kevin Warsh became Chairman of the Federal Reserve, he favored the trimmed mean method for measuring inflation (core PCE at 3.3% versus trimmed mean at 2.3%). He also opposed the use of dot plots and frequent press conferences.

Blog Team06/08/2026

What Does Hong Kong’s Plan to License the Entire Virtual Asset Industry Mean for the Crypto Sector?

What Does Hong Kong’s Plan to License the Entire Virtual Asset Industry Mean for the Crypto Sector?

Hong Kong plans to bring virtual asset trading, custody, investment advisory, and asset management fully under a licensing regime, with a legislative proposal expected by 2026. This article examines the scope of the new regulations, entry requirements, and how Hong Kong’s framework compares to global regulatory standards.

Blog Team06/04/2026

Natural Gas Storage Cycles: What Inventory Builds and Draws Mean for NG Prices

Natural Gas Storage Cycles: What Inventory Builds and Draws Mean for NG Prices

An in-depth analysis of natural gas storage cycles, exploring inventory builds, draws, and their impact on NG price expectations.

Blog Team06/03/2026