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Hamster Kombat (HMSTR) Plunges Over 98% in Two Years: Why Has the 300 Million User Phenomenon Failed to Sustain Token Value?

Hamster Kombat (HMSTR) Plunges Over 98% in Two Years: Why Has the 300 Million User Phenomenon Failed to Sustain Token Value?

A comprehensive analysis of Hamster Kombat (HMSTR): from its peak of 300 million users to a market valuation in the tens of millions of dollars. This article examines its price performance, tokenomics, and ecosystem transformation, and evaluates the sustainability logic behind GameFi projects in the TON ecosystem.

Blog Team06/23/2026

Gold Prices Have Dropped Over 25% From This Year’s Peak: Is Now the Right Time to Buy on Gate TradFi?

Gold Prices Have Dropped Over 25% From This Year’s Peak: Is Now the Right Time to Buy on Gate TradFi?

Gold has fallen more than 25% from its year-to-date high of $5,597, currently trading at $4,150. This article explores the macroeconomic factors behind the price correction and outlines trading strategies for Gate TradFi gold spread contracts.

Blog Team06/23/2026

Mining Difficulty Sees Largest Drop Since 2021: Does Miner Capitulation Signal a Bitcoin Bottom?

Mining Difficulty Sees Largest Drop Since 2021: Does Miner Capitulation Signal a Bitcoin Bottom?

Bitcoin mining difficulty has dropped more than 20% from its historical peak, marking the largest decline since 2021. Signs of miner capitulation are emerging across the board—does this signal a potential bottom for BTC? A comprehensive analysis of the relationship between hash rate adjustments and market cycles.

A Complete Review of SPCX’s Performance in the Largest IPO Ever: How Did Gate’s First Direct IPO Deliver?

A Complete Review of SPCX’s Performance in the Largest IPO Ever: How Did Gate’s First Direct IPO Deliver?

Gate’s first direct IPO project, SpaceX (SPCX), surged 19% on its debut, reaching a peak of $176.5. Total subscription funds exceeded $143 million.

Blog Team06/15/2026

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Why Is Gold Price Falling? The Three-Way Battle Between Central Bank Gold Purchases, Rate Hike Expectations, and Geopolitical Tensions

Why Is Gold Price Falling? The Three-Way Battle Between Central Bank Gold Purchases, Rate Hike Expectations, and Geopolitical Tensions

Analyzing the key drivers behind the nearly 20% pullback in gold prices from their peak in 2026, including the reversal of macro liquidity, shifts in Federal Reserve policy, and the structural relationship between gold and the crypto market.

Blog Team06/10/2026

AI Supercycle Valuation Trap: Why Micron’s Low P/E Could Signal a Cycle Peak

AI Supercycle Valuation Trap: Why Micron’s Low P/E Could Signal a Cycle Peak

The semiconductor market is currently experiencing a historic supercycle, with explosive growth fueled by surging AI demand. However, investors should be cautious of valuation traps at the peak of the cycle.

Blog Team06/10/2026

Sei Ecosystem DeFi TVL Surpasses $300 Million—How Do Its Technical Advantages Attract Capital?

Sei Ecosystem DeFi TVL Surpasses $300 Million—How Do Its Technical Advantages Attract Capital?

Sei Network’s DeFi total value locked (TVL) has surpassed $300 million, with stablecoin inflows reaching a historic peak. This article examines Sei’s technical architecture, ecosystem incentives, and capital flows to uncover the drivers behind the Layer 1 ecosystem’s remarkable growth against market trends.

Blog Team06/09/2026

Why Is Bitcoin Falling? Analyzing Record Outflows from BTC ETFs and Macro Pressures

Why Is Bitcoin Falling? Analyzing Record Outflows from BTC ETFs and Macro Pressures

Bitcoin is consolidating near the $63,000 mark, while Ethereum has lost over 20% from its May peak. The Fear & Greed Index has plummeted to 10. From the largest single-week ETF outflows to mounting macroeconomic pressures, this article provides an in-depth analysis of the driving forces behind the current market downturn.

Blog Team06/09/2026

DeFi TVL Drops by $100 Billion Since October 2025: Why Is Capital Shifting from DeFi to Stablecoins?

DeFi TVL Drops by $100 Billion Since October 2025: Why Is Capital Shifting from DeFi to Stablecoins?

Analyzing the underlying reasons behind DeFi TVL’s decline of approximately $100 billion from its peak, this article explores why capital is shifting from on-chain protocols to stablecoin wallets and examines the evolving trends in decentralized finance liquidity.

Blog Team06/08/2026