Gate Square Daily | October 21, 2025

Your one-stop daily market brief covering global macro trends, crypto flows, and institutional insights.
Goldman Sachs Inflation Outlook
Goldman Sachs forecasts both headline and core U.S. CPI to rise 0.3% month-on-month for September, signaling that inflationary pressure remains stubborn but steady.
Implication: The data supports the view that the Fed can maintain its “soft landing” narrative while keeping markets on edge about the timing of rate cuts.
Wall Street Rebound Risk-On Mood Returns
Major U.S. stock indices surged over +1% across the board as investor sentiment improved.
S&P 500: +1.08%
Nasdaq: +1.32%
Dow Jones: +1.15%
Context: Cooling inflation and dovish Fed signals reignited appetite for tech and growth stocks, hinting that risk assets may be regaining momentum.
CoinShares Weekly Fund Flow
CoinShares reported $513 million in net outflows from digital-asset investment products last week one of the largest single-week outflows this quarter.
However, sentiment among institutions is turning constructive on Ethereum, with many viewing the correction as a strategic accumulation window.
Takeaway: Short-term weakness ≠ bearish trend. ETH positioning suggests renewed confidence ahead of upcoming staking and scaling milestones.
Gold Strengthens on Fed & Geopolitical Tailwinds
Gold prices advanced as traders priced in increased odds of a Fed rate cut by year-end and sought safe-haven exposure amid macro uncertainty.
Rate-cut speculation = weaker dollar
Rising geopolitical risk = higher gold demand
Result: Gold remains one of Q4’s most resilient assets, supported by both monetary and sentiment factors.
Solana’s Chinese Branding Move
Solana’s official X account announced its Chinese name: “索拉拉” (Suǒ Lā Lā) — a localization push signaling the project’s deepening engagement with the Asian market.
Why it matters: Asia remains a major driver of crypto adoption and liquidity. A tailored brand identity could amplify Solana’s visibility and user base across Chinese-speaking communities.
Market Snapshot (as of close)
BTC: -0.81%
ETH: -0.51%
Gold: ↑ modestly
S&P 500 Futures: slightly higher post-close
Summary Insight
Global risk sentiment is cautiously improving equities are rising, crypto is stabilizing, and gold remains firm.
Inflation data, Fed expectations, and institutional rotation into quality assets like ETH will shape near-term volatility.
Stay sharp, stay diversified and watch liquidity flow.