Gate News message, according to an official announcement dated April 20, 2026 Gate launches a user-exclusive wealth management promo for SpaceX (SPCX) Pre-IPOs subscription users. The campaign runs from April 21, 2026 at 16:00 to April 24, 2026 at 16:00 (UTC+8). Users who have participated in SpaceX Pre-IPOs subscriptions can apply for USDT time deposit wealth management products. The promotion includes two benefits: New users who subscribe for a USDT 3-day time deposit wealth management product can enjoy an annualized return of 200%; all users who participate in SpaceX Pre-IPOs can subscribe for a USDT 14-day time deposit wealth management product with up to 5% annualized returns. The total quota is 100,000,000 USDT on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gate News update, April 20, according to Gate market data. As of the time of writing, CHZ (Chiliz) is trading at $0.0434. It is up 6.98% over the past 24 hours, with a high of $0.0443 and a low of $0.0398. The 24-hour trading volume is $323.8k. The current market cap is approximately $448 million. As the exclusive utility token of Socios.com, Chiliz gives sports and esports fans the right to jointly manage teams, events, leagues, and other activities. Through voting, Chiliz grants fans in the sports and esports space the right to "joint control," allowing them to participate in team management and strategic decision-making. Any league, team, or event can implement this model by applying blockchain. Fans can become opinion leaders for any competition project by using the Socios.com platform that supports Chiliz payments. Teams, leagues, and other types of projects in sports and esports can also be monetized by giving fans a certain degree of decision-making power. This information does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware of market volatility risks.

Solana introduced WXRP, a bridged token equal to XRP, on April 18. Issued by Hex Trust and supported by LayerZero, WXRP allows XRP holders to engage in Solana's DeFi ecosystem while retaining their original assets. It is backed 1:1 by XRP and can be redeemed anytime.

Gate News update, April 20. According to Gate market data, as of the time of publication, ORDI (Ordinals) is trading at $4.76. It is up 10.13% over the past 24 hours, with a high of $5.36 and a low of $4.05. The 24-hour trading volume is $8.4388 million. The current market cap is about $100 million. The Ordinals protocol enables the inscription of NFTs and tokens on Bitcoin by writing content into the smallest unit of Bitcoin, the satoshi. Bitcoin’s total supply of 21 million coins is further divided into 21 trillion satoshis. Users can permanently record content such as text, images, audio, and video on satoshis through the Ordinals protocol, without relying on separate tokens, sidechains, or modifying Bitcoin itself. OR

Gate News, on April 20, according to Gate market data: as of the time of publication, UP (TonUP) is trading at $0.1763. It is up 18.20% over the past 24 hours, with a high of $0.1802 and a low of $0.1433. The 24-hour trading volume is $9.8568 million. Its current market cap is approximately $176 million. Unitas is a multi-chain yield infrastructure protocol, focused on delivering sustainable, USD-denominated real yields through delta-neutral strategies. By combining on-chain liquidity with hedged derivatives positions, Unitas can tap into diversified revenue streams, including trading fees, funding rates, and incentive mechanisms. The protocol emphasizes transparency, institutional-grade risk management, and capital efficiency, and is supported by real-time monitoring and a reserves proof system.

Gate News message, according to Gate’s official announcement, Gate has launched live spot trading for the ASTEROID/USDT perpetual contract, using USDT settlement. The contract supports going long and short with 1-20x leverage, and users can choose the leverage multiplier themselves when placing an order.

Charles Hoskinson warned that Bitcoin's BIP-361 upgrade, meant to address quantum threats, is wrongly classified as a soft fork. It could freeze 1.7 million BTC, including 1 million from Satoshi Nakamoto, as early coin owners can't prove ownership.

From 14:30 to 14:45 (UTC) on 2026-04-17, the Bitcoin (BTC) market saw clear signs of abnormal movement. The 15-minute candlestick return reached +0.69%, with the price ranging from 77455.4 to 78044.4 USDT and an amplitude of 0.76%. Short-term fluctuations increased market attention, trading volume expanded in parallel, and liquidity improved further. The main driver behind this abnormal move was a clear strengthening of spot-market buy-side demand. According to on-chain and statistical data, from 14:00 to 15:00, BTC spot buys had the upper hand. Massive buy orders continued to push the price higher, while whale addresses (≥10,000 BTC holdings) were actively net-buying during this period. The inflow of large on-chain funds directly drove spot prices higher. In addition, CME Bitcoin futures open interest increased by 70%, yet there was no large-scale liquidation or forced selling, indicating that institutional capital was returning in an orderly manner and that futures leverage did not become the dominant source of pressure. The leading force behind this upswing came from the spot market, and any wait-and-see sentiment caused by shrinking ETF flows did not suppress short-term prices. Meanwhile, on-chain data shows that network activity has continued to rise, and the distribution of holdings is becoming more concentrated. In the short term, the coordinated effect of whales and newly onboarded users amplified price elasticity. Benefiting from an increase in macro risk appetite in mid-April—along with dovish signals from the Bank of Japan coinciding with easing geopolitical tensions—BTC’s attractiveness as a risk asset improved, and investors’ risk appetite strengthened. In addition, although ETF net inflows fell to $4.2 million, there were no large outflows, providing bottom support for spot. Multiple factors converged to drive BTC’s short-term rebound within the 15-minute window. It is worth noting that the SOPR data for short-term holders shows that some short-term capital is currently trading at a loss; if the price pulls back, there may be a risk of additional downside. Changes in institutional capital driven by shrinking ETF flows are also a potential trigger for volatility. The return of leveraged funds to the futures market is also worth watching. Investors should closely monitor key support levels, the movements of actively circulating on-chain funds, and changes in macro news, so they can grasp the market’s timing and stay up to date with more real-time market information.

DAZN partners with ADI Predictstreet to introduce a blockchain prediction market for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Users can engage in real-time predictions, utilizing advanced technology for privacy and scalability, despite regulatory challenges in Europe.

Tokyo has launched a subsidy program for businesses creating yen-denominated stablecoin use cases, offering up to 40 million yen. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria and can face repayment penalties if use cases aren't developed or subsidies are misused.