Unpopular Opinion:Satoshi created bitcoin and got insanely rich, then bored, and decided to create real-life Squid Game tournaments for entertainment.

#EthereumL2Outlook | The Future of Ethereum Layer-2
The Ethereum blockchain has revolutionized the world of decentralization and smart contracts, but as adoption increased, the network faced issues like high gas fees and slow transaction speeds. The most practical and powerful solution to these challenges has emerged in the form of Layer-2 (L2) solutions. In 2024 and beyond, Ethereum's future largely depends on the Layer-2 ecosystem.
Layer-2 solutions are essentially scaling layers built on top of Ethereum that process transactions off-chain, with final settlement occurring on the Ethereum mai

Adding to your position during extreme panic @ The Fear Index. It seems like it's time to enter the market, but please don't go all in!

【$CHESS Signal】Long | Healthy Pullback After Volume Breakout
$CHESS After a volume breakout above the previous high on the 4-hour chart, the price is undergoing a healthy pullback and consolidation. The price is strongly ranging between 0.025-0.027, with buying pressure continuously absorbing selling pressure, and no obvious top distribution pattern has appeared. Although the funding rate is high, it is not extreme; open interest rises with the price, indicating that main players are entering rather than purely short sellers stepping on the brakes. The order book depth shows sparse sell orde

Old Jia is still impressive! The three newly released robots—why do they look so familiar?

You see both bulls and bears winning, and last night it happened again. During the day, it happened again. We can accept occasional stop-loss hits. Don't skip it; if you skip, you'll miss many trading opportunities. Everyone, let's stay close and keep pushing. No matter where the price drops or fluctuates, there's money to be made. Keep it up, brothers. The short-term king is back. Today, we're going all out on short-term trading.

The volatility continues, and risk assets will inevitably be sold off. Have you seen gold? When people have money, they definitely buy gold, but when gold drops, the first to go are the risk assets.

Bitcoin ETFs remain resilient despite the outflow, with $544.9 million in negative flows. During the early hours, there was a significant drop in the markets, and we await what happens during U.S. trading hours.

European Central Bank and Bank of England Decision + US Data Tonight Could Trigger Key Volatility Window for BTC
Tonight, the ECB and BoE decisions along with US initial jobless claims data will be released in quick succession, with the impact mainly transmitted through three core logic channels:
1. Liquidity Expectations: If the ECB and BoE signal easing, global liquidity easing expectations will rise, attracting funds into cryptocurrencies; if they adopt a hawkish stance, risk appetite in the crypto space will be suppressed.
2. US Dollar Strength: Weak US initial jobless claims data will pus

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🚨 JUST IN: Bitcoin dips below $70,000.

Gate January Transparency Report
Transparency is the foundation of trust in the digital asset industry. The Gate January Transparency Report highlights the platform’s ongoing commitment to security, compliance, and user protection. By openly sharing key data on reserves, risk management practices, and operational performance, Gate reinforces its dedication to maintaining a fair and resilient trading environment.
Regular transparency reports not only strengthen user confidence but also set higher standards for accountability across the industry. As the market evolves, such disclosures play a cr

#BuyTheDipOrWaitNow? ​⚖️ The Great "L1 vs. L2" Debate (2026 Update)
​While L2s have successfully offloaded over 95% of Ethereum's transaction volume, the narrative has actually shifted slightly this year. Following the Glamsterdam upgrade and a push to increase the L1 gas limit to 200 million, Layer-1 is becoming surprisingly competitive again for mid-tier transactions.
​The Conflict: Even Vitalik Buterin recently sparked a debate by questioning if L2s have become "branded shards" that might be fragmenting liquidity too much.
​The L2 Response: Top teams like Arbitrum and Optimism are no longer

#USIranNuclearTalksTurmoil
Renewed uncertainty around U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations is adding fresh tension to global markets and geopolitics. Mixed signals from diplomatic channels, coupled with regional security concerns, have raised questions about the future of sanctions, energy supply stability, and broader Middle East dynamics.
For investors and policymakers alike, the situation underscores how fragile diplomatic progress can quickly translate into market volatility—especially in oil, currencies, and risk-sensitive assets. Until clearer direction emerges, caution and close monitoring of

🔥 News: 🔥2025 saw $35B in funding flow to fewer, higher-conviction deals, with RWA tokenization attracting strategic capital from banks, asset managers, and exchanges.

China up 10x since 1990, the US basically flat. Energy demand tells the whole story.

🔔 Gate.io Live Roundtable – Join Us Today
Crypto and traditional markets are experiencing high volatility.
In today’s roundtable, we’ll discuss whether this is a short-term correction or a deeper trend shift, Bitcoin’s role as digital gold, and how to manage risk going forward.
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Market volatility causes BTC to break below the key support level of $74,000, with altcoins also retracing. In the face of the sharp decline in the Fear & Greed Index, are you choosing to "buy the dip in batches" or "hold and watch"?