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SpaceX’s Bitcoin Holdings in Focus: How Over $600 Million in BTC Reserves Could Impact the Market

SpaceX’s Bitcoin Holdings in Focus: How Over $600 Million in BTC Reserves Could Impact the Market

SpaceX holds 8,285 Bitcoin (approximately $603 million), maintaining its position despite nearly $5 billion in losses in 2025. This article explores the rationale behind corporate BTC reserves, compares SpaceX’s approach with that of Strategy, and examines the impact on the market.

Blog Team2026-04-13

Solana-Linked Stocks Plunge: Institutional Losses Exceed $1 Billion as Downside Risks Persist

Solana-Linked Stocks Plunge: Institutional Losses Exceed $1 Billion as Downside Risks Persist

Since mid-2025, the stock prices of publicly listed companies holding Solana have dropped by approximately 75% to 92%, closely mirroring the decline in crypto asset prices. Some analysts believe these related stocks may still face an additional downside risk of 30% to 50%.

Blog Team2026-04-13

3.4 Million BTC Now at a Loss—A New High Since 2018. Are Long-Term Holders Quietly Accumulating?

3.4 Million BTC Now at a Loss—A New High Since 2018. Are Long-Term Holders Quietly Accumulating?

On-chain data reveals that 3.4 million Bitcoins are currently in a loss position, marking the highest level since 2018. Over 90% of short-term holder supply is now "underwater." Meanwhile, long-term holders have been quietly accumulating, absorbing nearly 1.1 million BTC during the 2023–2025 cycle.

Blog Team2026-04-09

How Have Gate Futures Points Performed Historically? Six-Month Peak Returns Surpass 2,600 USDT

How Have Gate Futures Points Performed Historically? Six-Month Peak Returns Surpass 2,600 USDT

Since its launch in October 2025, Gate Contract Points have generated over 3.7 million USDT in total airdrop rewards, with the highest individual earnings exceeding 2,600 USDT.

Blog Team2026-04-09

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BTC Funding Rate Turns Negative—Can It Signal a Repeat of Historical Market Bottoms?

BTC Funding Rate Turns Negative—Can It Signal a Repeat of Historical Market Bottoms?

BTC Funding Rates Enter Longest Negative Streak Since April 2025, Short Interest Hits Peak Levels This article analyzes the drivers behind negative funding rates, the potential for short squeezes, and the risk boundaries in an increasingly institutionalized market.

Blog Team2026-03-19

A Deep Dive into Aster Mainnet Launch: Can a Privacy-Focused Layer 1 Reverse a 76% Drop in Trading Volume?

A Deep Dive into Aster Mainnet Launch: Can a Privacy-Focused Layer 1 Reverse a 76% Drop in Trading Volume?

Aster launches a privacy-focused Layer 1 mainnet designed specifically for trading. Although ASTERs price saw a brief rebound, its perpetual contract trading volume has dropped 76% from the peak in October 2025. This article provides an in-depth analysis of its technical features, market data, and potential future developments.

Blog Team2026-03-19

After a $450 Million Loss: Can Bitcoin Miner Cango Turn the Tide with AI and Overcome the Mining Industry’s Crisis?

After a $450 Million Loss: Can Bitcoin Miner Cango Turn the Tide with AI and Overcome the Mining Industry’s Crisis?

In its first year as a transformed Bitcoin mining company, Cango released its 2025 financial report: total revenue reached $688.1 million, but due to impairment of mining equipment and high operating costs, net losses amounted to $452.8 million. This article breaks down the structure of these losses and analyzes the industry rationale behind its pivot to AI infrastructure.

Blog Team2026-03-18

Bitcoin Plunges to $70,000: Is This the Four-Year Cycle at Work or the End of the Bull Market?

Bitcoin Plunges to $70,000: Is This the Four-Year Cycle at Work or the End of the Bull Market?

Since reaching its peak of $126,000 in October 2025, Bitcoin has dropped by half to $70,000. This article takes an in-depth look at the driving forces behind this decline and the potential risks ahead, analyzing the situation from the perspectives of the four-year cycle, institutional leverage, and macro liquidity.

Blog Team2026-03-11

2026 Stablecoin "Stress Test" Approaches: How Is the GENIUS Act Progressing, and Who Will Lead the Era of Compliance?

2026 Stablecoin "Stress Test" Approaches: How Is the GENIUS Act Progressing, and Who Will Lead the Era of Compliance?

After the GENIUS Act passed in 2025, 2026 marks a pivotal year for its implementation. This article tracks the progress of OCC rulemaking, breaks down the major compliance challenges facing stablecoin issuers—including reserve requirements, capital standards, and operational protocols—and analyzes how these developments could reshape the future market landscape.

Blog Team2026-03-06