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This report summarizes Web3 industry funding in August 2025. A total of 112 deals were completed, with total funding reaching $2.05 billion, marking a clear decline from previous periods. CeFi once again demonstrated strong capital absorption, infrastructure and mid-sized growth projects received steady support, while application-layer projects faced accelerated elimination. With the emerging trend of “on-chain reserve assetization” and institutional capital increasingly concentrated in Series B and strategic rounds, the Web3 industry is entering a more stable, diversified, and sustainable growth stage. The report also highlights major funding cases, including SuperGaming, Multipli, BOB, HoneyCoin, and Perle.

Last week, DEXE surged over 58.3%, delivering a standout performance. IP and IMX also posted strong gains of 41% and 13% respectively, bucking the short-term downtrend. Avalanche's RWA sector saw trading volume soar 130% over the past 30 days, with its market share climbing to 2.69%. The network further advanced in stablecoins, cross-chain assets, and ETFs, while the $1 billion reserve program reignited ecosystem momentum. Meanwhile, the Perp DEX sector continued its bullish run, accelerating into an explosive growth phase with trading volumes hitting repeated all-time highs.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 23, BTC fell below $112,000 before consolidating, while ETH failed to hold above the $4,200 level. AIC surged over 70% in 24 hours driven by its buyback-and-burn program and AI+VR narrative, 0G jumped more than 50% on mainnet launch and strong financing support, and BLUE gained over 30% on short-term liquidity improvements. The market saw more than $1.7 billion in liquidations in the past 24 hours, while Metaplanet purchased $632 million worth of Bitcoin, becoming the fifth-largest publicly listed corporate holder. Meanwhile, gold hit a new record high of $3,721 as capital partially rotated from Bitcoin into precious metals.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 22, BTC faced resistance near $117,900 and continued to decline, currently trading around $114,300 with a brief dip to $114,250; ETH remained under pressure above $4,460 and continued downward, breaking below $4,300 to reach a short-term low of $4,289; GT entered a sustained correction phase, dropping to around $16.55, reflecting bearish market sentiment. Meanwhile, AVNT (+31.11%), ME (+24.85%), and RON (+1.98%) bucked the trend with strong gains, highlighting that small-cap tokens in hot sectors tend to attract capital during market turbulence. StandX TVL surpassed $60 million, setting a new all-time high; 0G Labs mainnet Aristotle officially launched; Story ecosystem IPRWA project Aria introduced the institutional-grade on-chain IP investment platform, Aria PRIME.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 22, BTC faced resistance near $117,900 and continued to decline, currently trading around $114,300 with a brief dip to $114,250; ETH has been under pressure above $4,460 and continued downward, breaking below $4,300 to reach a short-term low of $4,289. StandX TVL exceeded $60 million, setting a new all-time high; 0G Labs mainnet Aristotle officially launched; Story ecosystem IPRWA project Aria introduced the institutional-grade on-chain IP investment platform, Aria PRIME.

In August, the crypto market showed strong performance, driven by continued ETF inflows and rising on-chain activity. ETH emerged as the best-performing major token of the month, with a gain of over 18%. In contrast, Bitcoin followed a “rise-then-fall” pattern—briefly surpassing $124,500 mid-month before retreating due to growing macroeconomic uncertainty. Among public blockchains, Solana led with over 29 billion monthly transactions, while Ethereum recorded 51.77 million on-chain transactions, marking a new four-year high for the second consecutive month.

This report highlights that as of August 2025, the global stablecoin market capitalization has reached $280 billion, with annual on-chain settlement volumes surpassing $30 trillion. Stablecoins are evolving from mere crypto trading instruments into global financial infrastructure. This explosive growth is driven by regulatory implementation and the entry of major enterprises. The enactment of the GENIUS Act, the Stablecoin Bill, and the MiCA Regulation mark the beginning of a “compliance grand era” for stablecoins. Their model has advanced into a “Peg + Yield + Application” triad, expanding across payments, yield generation, and real-world applications. At the same time, competition has shifted from “token battles” to “infrastructure battles,” with players such as Tether, Circle, Stripe, and Alchemy Pay building proprietary blockchains to capture dominance in payments and settlements.

From September 2 to September 15, 2025, the crypto market continued its sector rotation pattern, with BTC and ETH testing key resistance levels at 117,400 and 4,950 USDT, respectively. MYX and CONSCIOUS each surged over 900%, while OPENX and ATH also posted gains above 90%, highlighting strong volume-price correlation and a clear capital shift toward mid- and small-cap narrative-driven tokens. Recently, a series of airdrop campaigns have been launched across trending sectors such as AI, DePIN, and SocialFi. This article outlines key participation methods to help users capture potential upside and airdrop opportunities during the rebound.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 19, Bitcoin held steady at $117,430 with a bullish consolidation, while ETH traded at $4,610 in a narrow range. Most altcoins gained, with RUNWAGO surging 853% in 24h, and DUCK and APX up 115% and 23.6% respectively. On the macro side, U.S. equities remained stable with active market liquidity. In industry news, MetaMask token launch accelerates, NBA star Tristan Thompson launched a player tokenization platform, and Plasma confirmed its TGE on September 25, intensifying competition in the stablecoin sector.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 19, the crypto market saw BTC and ETH trading in a tight range with cautious optimism and a neutral Fear & Greed Index. MetaMask token launch expectations accelerate, Plasma blockchain plans TGE on September 25, and NBA star Tristan Thompson introduces a player tokenization platform. Tokens like RUNWAGO, DUCK, and APX show strong short-term activity, with macro and project updates analyzed in detail.

Gate Research Daily Report: On September 18, the crypto market continued its mildly bullish consolidation, with both BTC and ETH posting modest gains as capital rotation remained structurally driven. Orderly launched a multi-collateral feature, enabling the use of SOL and USDT as margin assets. Solana treasury firm DeFi Development further increased its holdings by 60,000 SOL, bringing its total to over 2 million SOL—demonstrating continued confidence in the ecosystem. Wormhole unveiled W Token 2.0, introducing a reserve mechanism and biweekly unlocks to enhance value anchoring and release transparency. EIGEN, KMNO, and DRIFT surged 24.4%, 23.2%, and 17.1%, respectively, driven by strategic partnerships, capital growth, and fee reductions.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, the crypto market remained in a moderately bullish consolidation, with both BTC and ETH posting modest gains. DeFi Development added another 60,000 SOL to its holdings, bringing its total to over 2 million SOL. Benefiting from multiple treasury initiatives, Solana has risen more than 10% over the past 7 days. The Altcoin Season Index climbed to 73, indicating a significant uptick in altcoin market momentum. Meanwhile, Forward Industries completed a $1.65 billion funding round to establish a SOL-centric treasury reserve strategy.

Gate Research Daily Report: On Sept 17, BTC hit $116,956 and now trades at $116,656 with strong bullish momentum; ETH consolidates at $4,512 near key averages, while GT steadies at $17.03. Market sentiment turned cautiously optimistic with BNB, XRP, and ADA advancing. GAI surged 119.35% in 24h, UNA rose 43.40%, and F gained 32.15% as funds flowed in. Key highlights: Nothing secured $200M Series C funding, Sui joins Google Agentic Payments Protocol, and Movement upgraded to a standalone Layer1 with Move 2.0.

Gate Research Daily Report: On Sept 17, BTC hit $116,956 before consolidating at $111,277 with bullish bias; ETH traded at $4,326 in a weak range; altcoins rose slightly with Fear & Greed at 54. Hot tokens led by GAI surging 119.35%, UNA up 43.40%, and F up 32.15% on strong inflows. On the macro side, US stocks slipped, gold settled at $3,682/oz. Industry highlights: Nothing raised $200M at $1.3B valuation, Sui joins Google Agentic Payments Protocol, and Movement upgraded to a standalone Layer1 with Move 2.0.

Last week, MYX surged over 144%, establishing itself as the top-performing token. PUMP and MNT also rallied strongly, up 63% and 41% respectively, marking a sharp short-term rebound. Arbitrum saw $204 million in net inflows fueled by the DRIP incentive program, with TVL hitting a new all-time high of $3.531 billion. Stablecoins and lending protocols continued to perform well. Meanwhile, Pump.fun staged a comprehensive recovery—market share, trading volume, and revenue all surged—driven by token buybacks and creator incentives, reinforcing its leadership in Solana token issuance.