Altcoins

Altcoin is one of the most dynamic and controversial sectors in the crypto world. If you already know enough about mainstream coins such as BTC and ETH, you might as well step out of your comfort zone and take an exciting trip to the cutting edge of the crypto industry.

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Gate Research: BTC Returns to $68,000 | Wirex Expands Stablecoin Payments
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Gate Research: BTC Returns to $68,000 | Wirex Expands Stablecoin Payments

Gate Research: On March 31, the crypto market continued its recovery driven rebound, with BTC returning to the 68,000 range and ETH showing relative strength, while the overall market remains in a range bound phase and a trend reversal has yet to be confirmed. Market sentiment remains in extreme fear, with capital flowing back into major assets, while altcoins continue to rotate structurally, led by mid cap tokens such as ABT, G, and GOAT. On the industry side, stablecoin payments are accelerating their integration into real world consumption scenarios, banks are advancing pilot programs for onchain FX and cross border settlement, and multi custody and risk management frameworks continue to strengthen. Onchain financial infrastructure is increasingly moving toward real world adoption.
2026-04-03 14:09:40
Gate Research: Risk Asset Sentiment Rebounds | SAFFRONFI Surges Over 43% in 24h Rise %
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Gate Research: Risk Asset Sentiment Rebounds | SAFFRONFI Surges Over 43% in 24h Rise %

Gate Research Daily: On Apr. 1, BTC rebounded above $68,000 and entered a consolidation phase. ETH climbed back above $2,100, while GT held steady in a tight range near $6.59. Mid- and small-cap tokens remained active, with StakeStone, saffron.finance, and KernelDao leading in rise %. At the same time, Google's quantum computing breakthrough sparked renewed debate over Bitcoin's security. The stablecoin infrastructure sector attracted fresh investment attention, and the regulatory boundaries of the Clarity Act continued to be a major topic within the industry.
2026-04-03 13:31:32
Gate Research: ETH Shows Stronger Structure Than BTC|Drift Protocol Suffers Exploit
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Gate Research: ETH Shows Stronger Structure Than BTC|Drift Protocol Suffers Exploit

Gate Research Weekly Report: BTC surged to $69,305 over the past 24 hours before giving back gains and entering a weaker consolidation phase, while ETH continued to show stronger structure than BTC, rebounding to as high as $2,168 with upside momentum easing at elevated levels. The altcoin market remained structurally mixed, with about 51.02% of tokens posting gains, led by the DID and NFT trading sectors. Stablecoin market capitalization rose to $316.3 billion, up by $640 million over the past week, while Ethereum gas fees remained at low levels. The Drift Protocol exploit, confirmation of the BITA ticker, and approval for options on multi-crypto asset commodity trusts further increased market focus on security risks, yield-enhanced ETF products, and the institutionalization of crypto derivatives. In the coming seven days, HYPE, ENA, and OPN are set to unlock approximately $12.00 million, $19.16 million, and $5.52 million worth of tokens respectively, which may introduce short-term supply pressure.
2026-04-03 13:10:40
Gate Research:  CTSI Surges Over 80% in 24 Hours | Tether’s Reported $500 Billion Valuation Draws Market Attention
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Gate Research: CTSI Surges Over 80% in 24 Hours | Tether’s Reported $500 Billion Valuation Draws Market Attention

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 3, BTC consolidated above $66,000, ETH pulled back toward $2,050, and GT traded in a narrow range near $6.45. While the broader market remained weak, CTSI, BR, and SYN outperformed. Meanwhile, market attention focused on reports of Tether pursuing a $500 billion valuation, Telegram Wallet’s push into perpetual futures trading.
2026-04-03 12:52:15
Gate Research: Market Consolidation Continues | CTSI Surges Over 80% in 24 Hours
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Gate Research: Market Consolidation Continues | CTSI Surges Over 80% in 24 Hours

Gate Research Daily Report: On April 3, BTC consolidated above $66,000, ETH pulled back toward $2,050, and GT traded in a narrow range near $6.45. While the broader market remained weak, CTSI, BR, and SYN outperformed. Meanwhile, market attention focused on reports of Tether pursuing a $500 billion valuation, Telegram Wallet’s push into perpetual futures trading.
2026-04-03 12:50:58
A Meme Token's Record Presale
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A Meme Token's Record Presale

PAIN is a meme coin project incubated by Memeland, inspired by the "Hide the Pain Harold" Internet meme. The pre-sale raised 186,000 SOL within 48 hours, becoming one of the largest Meme coin pre-sales in history. This article explores the rise of PAIN, capital allocation strategies, and future development challenges.
2026-04-03 11:51:22
How to Track Crypto KOLs’ Wallet
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How to Track Crypto KOLs’ Wallet

This article explains how to find and monitor crypto influencers' (KOLs') wallet addresses. It demonstrates how to use tools like gmgn and chain.fm to look up addresses and analyze Twitter posts for transaction details. The guide shows how to use platforms like debot and gmgn to examine KOL trading patterns, success rates, and performance metrics. It also covers methods for organizing and tracking these addresses to receive real-time updates on KOL trading moves. These techniques provide valuable insights for crypto investors who want to understand and follow KOL trading activities.
2026-04-03 11:45:16
Understanding Sign: Building a Global Trust Layer with Four Core Products
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Understanding Sign: Building a Global Trust Layer with Four Core Products

Sign aims to become the global trust layer, enabling every user to sign everything on the blockchain. To achieve this, the team has introduced several tools and standards, beginning with EthSign, followed by TokenTable, SignPass, and Sign Protocol, as well as a full rebranding over the past few years.
2026-04-03 11:22:49
An Overview of Tokens Held by Top Market Makers
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An Overview of Tokens Held by Top Market Makers

An analysis of the world's leading blockchain market makers, including the background and token holdings of institutions such as Wintermute, Jump Crypto, and Amber Group. This covers major cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and popular project tokens, providing an in-depth look at how they drive liquidity and development in the crypto market.
2026-04-03 11:18:16
Gate Research: Etherscan Launches On-Chain Address Credit Scoring Feature, Base Tops Net Revenue in Last 3 Months
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Gate Research: Etherscan Launches On-Chain Address Credit Scoring Feature, Base Tops Net Revenue in Last 3 Months

Gate Research Daily Report: In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin's price dropped by 1.05%, remaining within a stable consolidation range. Ethereum's price fell by 2.17%, showing a descending triangle pattern. Over the past 3 months, Base has had the highest net inflow. USDC's market capitalization has surpassed $56 billion, maintaining its position as the second-largest in the market. The number of new ENS domain names has been substantial, continuing to attract user registrations. Gate.com announced a multi-year partnership with the F1 Red Bull Racing team. Etherscan has launched an on-chain address credit score feature.
2026-04-03 11:13:12
Story Ecosystem Overview: A Detailed Breakdown of Six Key Sectors
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Story Ecosystem Overview: A Detailed Breakdown of Six Key Sectors

A thorough analysis of the six core sectors within the Story ecosystem, covering areas like AI/AIGC and DeFi/IPFi, and highlighting its innovative approaches in managing programmable intellectual property.
2026-04-03 11:11:29
Gate Research: Multiple Blockchains & DeFi Protocols Reach Record TVL; Nasdaq Files for LTC, XRP ETFs
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Gate Research: Multiple Blockchains & DeFi Protocols Reach Record TVL; Nasdaq Files for LTC, XRP ETFs

Gate Research Daily Report: February 11, in the past 24 hours, Bitcoin price increased 1.75%, remaining in a stable consolidation range; Ethereum price rose 1.84%, forming a descending triangle. Soneium TVL exceeded $33 million, reaching an all-time high. BOB Chain TVL increased 50.78% in a day, surpassing $247 million. Pendle TVL reached 1.95 million ETH, setting a new record. Nasdaq submitted trading applications for CoinShares LTC ETF and XRP ETF. Democratic Representative Maxine Waters introduced a stablecoin regulation bill. Bitcoin financial services firm Fold expanded its partnership with Visa.
2026-04-03 10:09:59
The Diamond Hands’ Dilemma in Cryptocurrency
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The Diamond Hands’ Dilemma in Cryptocurrency

This article explores how the "diamond hands" (long-term holding) strategy has evolved in cryptocurrency markets. Current market dynamics differ significantly from the previous bull cycle, with gains concentrated in Bitcoin, meme coins, and AI tokens rather than spreading across the broader market. While mainstream altcoins struggle to match their previous performance, the meme coin sector has become particularly volatile and fast-paced. Given these changes, investors must be more selective with their assets and consider taking profits strategically instead of holding indefinitely.
2026-04-03 10:08:09
Gate Research: Kamino's Loan Amount Surpasses $1B, Emerges as a Dark Horse in Solana DeFi; Unichain Mainnet Launches
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Gate Research: Kamino's Loan Amount Surpasses $1B, Emerges as a Dark Horse in Solana DeFi; Unichain Mainnet Launches

Gate Research Daily Report: Bitcoin's price has dropped by 1.54% to $96,000, while Ethereum's price fell by 2.13% to $2,610.88. The Bitcoin reserves on cryptocurrency exchanges have decreased to 2.5 million BTC. Kamino's lending volume has surpassed $1 billion, making it the fastest-growing player in the Solana ecosystem's lending sector. Unichain's mainnet has officially launched, with user activity surging by 611%. WLFI has introduced the Macro Strategy token reserve plan and provided an investment overview. Sahara AI has launched the Studio platform, accelerating the development of decentralized AI.
2026-04-03 09:17:41
What is Artela Network? (ARTELA)
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What is Artela Network? (ARTELA)

Artela Network is a layer 1 blockchain that introduces advanced tools to support the creation of fully on-chain AI Agents by natively supporting LLMs (Large Language Models) on the blockchain. With Aspect Programming and EVM++, Artela enables scalable, autonomous AI interactions in a trustless Web3 environment.
2026-04-03 08:55:27
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