Gate News message, April 7, gold supporter Peter Schiff posted, saying that assuming Bitcoin drops to $10k by the end of 2026, it will still be the best-performing asset of the next decade. Schiff said he is sure Michael Saylor will rely on this to keep pushing up the price of Bitcoin and issue more shares to buy Bitcoin. But a 92% drop will make it the worst-performing investment for most long-term holders.

Deepfake AI is seriously threatening banks and KYC systems at crypto platforms, as attackers use tools that combine deepfakes and voice cloning to bypass identity verification. Financial experts recommend building a layered defense system to keep up with continuously evolving fraud tactics and protect digital identity security.

Russian economist Denis Astafiev said that during times of economic instability, cryptocurrency and related investment risks are extremely high, and he recommends that investors keep their allocation ratio between 5% and 10% to prevent losses.

Gate News message: On April 5, OPEC+ held a committee meeting on Sunday, expressing concern about attacks on energy assets during the war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. It said that the repair costs for the relevant facilities are high and will take a long time, which will affect overall supply capacity. The meeting statement emphasized that ensuring the safety of international sea lanes is crucial to keep energy flowing without interruption. The statement also noted that attacks on energy infrastructure are concerning and that restoring damaged energy assets back to full-load operation is both costly and time-consuming, thereby affecting overall supply capacity.

Gate News update: On April 3, according to CME's “FedWatch” data, ahead of the nonfarm payrolls release, the probability that the Federal Reserve will raise rates by 25 basis points in April is 0.5%, while the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 99.5%. The probability that the Federal Reserve will cut rates by a cumulative 25 basis points by June is 7.8%, the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 91.7%, and the probability of raising rates by a cumulative 25 basis points is 0.5%.

Polymarket, after adjusting its fee structure, saw a significant increase in its daily fees and revenue; revenue at one point reached $995,000. The platform faces intense regulatory scrutiny, but it is still seeking to expand and preparing for a new round of funding, with a valuation that could reach $20 billion. Future development will depend on balancing compliance with market activity.

In April 2026, after Bitcoin pulled back for five consecutive months and then stabilized, demand remained weak, apparent demand was negative, and sell pressure was higher than buying. Bitcoin transfers by large mining companies and asset management institutions were seen as a sell-pressure signal; the whale cohort shifted to reducing holdings, and retail selling became even more pronounced. With market supply-demand imbalance, the upside room for a near-term rebound was limited.

Gate News, April 1, according to CME's "FedWatch" data, the probability that the Federal Reserve will raise rates by 25 basis points in April has fallen to 0.5%, down sharply from 12.4% on March 23; the likelihood of a rate hike is virtually negligible. Meanwhile, the probability that the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged in April is 99.5%.

The Dogecoin team announced a reorganization plan, officially rebranding as DogeCoin Financial Solutions LLC™, and released a new whitepaper. Although the DOGE price rebounds in the short term, the community is divided in its reaction to the brand change, and some members doubt its authenticity. Market technical indicators show that downward risk still exists in the short term, and investors need to pay attention to reorganization progress and shifts in market sentiment.

BlockBeats news, on March 27, a senior executive at Baidu revealed during an internal discussion with employees that over 50% of Baidu employees are currently "raising lobsters," stating that the (token) budget is not an issue and that related investments will not be solely restricted by budget constraints. The key lies in individual proactive internalization of AI capabilities. Once the direction becomes clearer, the company will carry out overall planning and resource focus, fully promoting the evolution of "from small lobster to big lobster," and providing necessary organizational support. (First Financial reporter)