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According to CoinGlass data, the trading activity of crude oil contracts continues to rise. In Brent crude oil (XBR), the Gate platform has a position of approximately 4.89 million USD and a trading volume of about 9.7 million USD, ranking first in the world. In WTI crude oil (XTI), the Gate contract trading volume is approximately 22.15 million USD, also ranking first globally. In terms of positions and trading scale, Gate maintains a leading position among major trading platforms.At the same time, the trading heat of technology stock-related contracts is also rebounding. The Gate platform has a position of approximately 2.53 million USD for Nvidia (NVDAX) contracts and a trading volume of about 2.9 million USD, far ahead of other major trading platforms. For Apple (AAPLX) contracts, Gate has approximately 1.57 million USD in positions, also maintaining a leading position globally. In a multi-asset volatile environment, funds are concentrating towards leading platforms, and the trading activity in the derivatives market continues to rise.

Matrixport's analysis states that since early February, Bitcoin has maintained a sideways consolidation. Despite escalating geopolitical tensions, weakening U.S. employment data, and a general pullback in global stock markets (with the South Korean stock market experiencing a significant drop at one point), Bitcoin has still demonstrated strong resilience.Even with a sharp rise in oil prices over the weekend, Bitcoin only retraced to the support level around $66,000, and this level continues to provide support. The institution also mentioned in its previous daily report that the possibility of Bitcoin strengthening again and returning to the $70,000 to $80,000 range is increasing. As the market gradually digests the impact of the Iran conflict, Bitcoin is expected to break free from the disturbances of geopolitical factors and repair towards a higher trading range.

According to Cointelegraph, Bitcoin rose 5.21% on Wednesday to around $71,900, breaking through the upper trend line previously seen as a "bearish flag," accompanied by increased trading volume that weakened the bearish structure. Analysts believe that $80,000 may become the next target for this rebound.Currently, the CME gap remains unfilled at $79,660--$81,210, which has persisted since early February. Data shows that out of 10 gaps since August 2025, 9 have been filled, leading traders to typically view this range as a high-priority target. If there is no significant selling pressure near $74,000 in the short term, the probability of Bitcoin making a push towards $80,000 is increasing. Currently, the probability of Bitcoin breaking $80,000 in March on the prediction market Polymarket has risen to 40%.

Recently, market volatility has intensified, and the trading activity of multi-asset contracts has significantly increased. CoinGlass data shows that in the 4-hour position increase ranking, TW88 has a position increase of 3653.99%, HK50 has a position increase of 1671.68%, STEEM has an increase of 117.78%, UMA has an increase of 90.27%, and LPT has an increase of 30.98%. The tokens on the Gate platform occupy the top two positions, with TW88 and HK50 performing particularly well, becoming the focus of capital attention in a short period.Currently, Gate contracts have fully covered traditional financial assets such as stocks (48 types), metals (11 types), foreign exchange (3 types), commodities (2 types), and indices (13 types), supporting 7×24 hours of continuous trading, offering up to 100 times leverage, and continuously improving the multi-asset contract ecosystem layout.

According to Forbes, discussions about the impact of cryptocurrencies on the traditional financial system have significantly intensified in the context of the 2026 Davos Forum. Analysts point out that Bitcoin is becoming one of the key assets in the "Anti-Dollar Trade," reflecting global investors' concerns about the uncertainty of U.S. policies.Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan, who publicly called Bitcoin a "scam" in 2017, has shown a notable shift in stance. In November 2025, JPMorgan became the first major U.S. bank to issue dollar deposit tokens on a public blockchain. Although Dimon has not fully embraced Bitcoin, he has acknowledged that "blockchain is real" and continues to promote blockchain services for institutional clients. This move is seen as paving the way for further development in the crypto industry.Meanwhile, deVere Group CEO Nigel Green warns that structural cracks are emerging in the dollar's dominance. He points out that the frequent fiscal standoffs and government shutdown risks in the U.S. are undermining the three pillars that support the dollar's status as the global reserve currency—institutional stability, fiscal credibility, and policy predictability. The current partial government shutdown threatens over $1.2 trillion in federal spending, exacerbating market pricing of U.S. political risks. Green believes that in this context, a multipolar currency system is becoming more realistic. In addition to the euro, yen, and some emerging market currencies, digital assets are also beginning to be included in strategic hedging discussions. Central banks around the world have been continuously reducing their dollar reserves and increasing allocations to gold and other currencies in recent years, while political shocks are accelerating this trend.

With the cryptocurrency card infrastructure company Rain completing a $250 million Series C funding round this month and reaching a valuation of nearly $2 billion, competition in the crypto payment sector around "how stablecoins are truly spent" is rapidly intensifying.Research firm Artemis data shows that the scale of cryptocurrency card payments is growing at an annualized rate of 106%, with an annualized transaction volume reaching $18 billion, close to the scale of approximately $19 billion in stablecoin peer-to-peer transfers. Artemis researcher Patrick Kim expects that by the end of this year, cryptocurrency cards will become the primary retail payment scenario for stablecoins.Currently, this "payment stack battle" is unfolding along three main paths: first, the full-stack issuance model. Rain, in collaboration with Hong Kong-based Reap, has become a principal member of Visa, integrating complete infrastructure such as card issuance and settlement, bypassing the traditional banking system. Rain disclosed that its card user base has grown 30 times year-on-year, with payment volumes increasing 38 times, and the platform now has over 200 clients.Second, the orchestration layer model. Stripe's acquisition of Bridge for $1.1 billion and the approximately $1 billion valuation of Zero Hash represents a bet by large tech and financial infrastructure companies on "chain-agnostic" solutions, helping merchants accept and settle stablecoins without concern for the underlying blockchain.Third, payment-specific blockchains. Some new players believe that general-purpose chains like Ethereum were not designed for payments. Supported by Bitfinex, Stable is set to launch a payment-focused blockchain by the end of 2025 and has already secured approximately $2 billion in pre-funding, aiming to achieve a stablecoin transfer experience without additional gas costs.Geographically, emerging markets are the core driving force behind the growth of stablecoin payments. The real payment demand in Africa, Latin America, and South Asia is significantly higher than in Europe and North America. Data shows that Visa currently holds over 90% of the on-chain card payment market share, primarily due to its support for USDC in native stablecoin settlement pilots, while USDT has not yet been incorporated into this system.

According to 4E observations, the on-chain whale "Brother Ma Ji" has once again significantly increased its position. After adding 1 million USDC, it opened a long position of approximately 13.35 million USD in ETH at 2883 USD and increased its position by 830,000 USD in HYPE. The current floating profit of the ETH position is about 280,000 USD, with a liquidation price of 2716 USD, showing a clear short-term bullish tendency.On the institutional side, last week, global listed companies cumulatively net bought 13.4 million USD in BTC, but both Strategy and Metaplanet remain cautious. Notably, Strategy's STRC preferred shares rebounded after a previous correction and are currently only 2.5% lower than the 100 USD peg price, indicating a partial recovery of market confidence.Mining giant Bitmine continues to accumulate aggressively, purchasing another 69,822 ETH last week, bringing its total holdings to 3.63 million ETH, accounting for 3% of the total ETH supply. Its average cost is 3988 USD, with a current paper loss of about 280 million USD (-29.6%), reflecting the mining company's firm belief in the medium to long-term valuation of ETH.On the on-chain capital allocation side, Ondo Finance announced a 25 million USD investment in the YLDS stablecoin issued by Figure's FCC to enhance the yield strategy of its flagship tokenized US Treasury fund OUSG. Currently, OUSG's locked position has surpassed 780 million USD, with allocations including traditional giants like BlackRock and Fidelity.4E Commentary: The whales and mining companies continue to increase their positions, while institutions remain cautious, leading to a market pattern of "on-chain risk-taking, secondary market stability." The inflow of USDC and heavy ETH positions release a bullish signal, while the slowdown in institutional buying suggests that overall risk appetite has not fully recovered, and short-term trends may primarily maintain a range-bound fluctuation.

According to CNBC, as winter approaches, some Americans are starting to use the heat generated from cryptocurrency mining to warm their homes. Analysis by digital asset broker K33 shows that the Bitcoin mining industry generates about 100 TWh of heat annually, enough to meet the heating needs of the entire country of Finland, but most of the heat is wasted.Devices priced at $900 have appeared on the market that can serve as both space heaters and Bitcoin mining equipment. In Challis, Idaho, Softwarm is testing Bitcoin mining equipment to heat local shops.However, Derek Mohr, a professor at the University of Rochester, has expressed skepticism, arguing that the success rate of home computer mining is extremely low and that this heating method is not very efficient. Supporters believe that as plug-and-play mining devices become more widespread, this concept may become feasible in more areas.

The globally leading digital asset trading platform CoinW announces that its global marathon event will conclude on November 15 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The Buenos Aires leg will bring together running enthusiasts and digital asset participants from all over Latin America to witness the grand finale of this month-long global journey that spans multiple cities. As an important chapter in CoinW's eighth anniversary celebration, the global marathon embodies the brand spirit of "long-termism" through the act of running. From Asia to Europe and then to Latin America, each step symbolizes CoinW's journey of moving forward hand in hand with users and continuously breaking through. This article is for brand event information sharing only and does not constitute any investment advice or trading invitation.

ChainCatcher news, CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler Jr posted on platform X that the trading price of BTC futures is at a premium to spot, with the basis remaining positive, and the 7-day average is higher than the 30-day average, indicating a bullish state. Overheating/divergence signals appeared before the Federal Open Market Committee, which is a sign of short-term overheating (the basis rises with lighter volume), indicating that this trend is in its later stages.The fundamental outlook for the next two weeks (70% probability): a gradual upward trend/consolidation. If a set of green trend confirmation signals (price increase + basis increase + OI increase) appears in the next few days, it will indicate new bullish participation and increase the likelihood of a new ATH.

ChainCatcher news, according to CryptoQuant data, analyst Axel Adler Jr. stated that BTC futures are trading at a premium relative to spot trading, with the basis remaining positive and the 7-day basis higher than the 30-day basis, indicating a bullish pattern. There were signs of overheating/divergence before the Federal Reserve meeting, and the short-term overheating phenomenon (basis rising under low trading volume) suggests that this round of increases has entered the later stage.The analyst mentioned that there is about a 70% probability of a stair-step increase or sideways movement in the next two weeks. If a cluster of green trend confirmation signals (price increase + basis increase + open interest increase) appears in the coming days, it will indicate new bullish participation and increase the likelihood of reaching a new all-time high.

ChainCatcher message, Glassnode data shows that the ETH price is once again stagnating at the $4,700 (+1σ effective realized price) level, a resistance level that was last broken in March 2024. This price level has repeatedly acted as a resistance in historical cycles, indicating that the current market may be overheated and facing significant selling pressure.

ChainCatcher news, Bloomberg cited sources saying that China has requested local brokerages and other institutions to stop publishing research reports related to stablecoins or holding promotional seminars, in order to prevent market overheating and control potential risks.Sources revealed that in late July and early August, some large brokerages and think tanks received guidance from financial regulatory authorities, requesting the cancellation of related activities and the cessation of disseminating research content about stablecoins.Recently, regulatory authorities in Beijing, Suzhou, and Zhejiang have issued warnings about illegal fundraising risks related to virtual currencies and stablecoins.Stablecoins are typically backed by cash-like assets, issued by private companies, and are often pegged to the US dollar, supported by assets such as US Treasury bills. The global supply of stablecoins is expected to reach $3.7 trillion by 2030.

ChainCatcher news, according to Alternative data, today's Crypto Fear and Greed Index is 71 (yesterday it was 66), indicating a rise in "greed" sentiment in the market.Note: The fear index threshold is 0-100, including indicators: volatility (25%) + market trading volume (25%) + social media hype (15%) + market surveys (15%) + Bitcoin's dominance in the overall market (10%) + Google Trends analysis (10%).

ChainCatcher news, according to Alternative data, today's cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index is 74 (yesterday it was 73), indicating a rise in "greed" sentiment in the market.

ChainCatcher news, according to Alternative data, today's cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index is 65 (yesterday it was 60), indicating a rise in "greed" sentiment in the market.