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2026 Mid-Year Review: BTC Drops Over 30%—Why Did It Underperform Gold, the Nasdaq, and Crude Oil?

2026 Mid-Year Review: BTC Drops Over 30%—Why Did It Underperform Gold, the Nasdaq, and Crude Oil?

In the first half of 2026, Bitcoin fell by more than 30%, underperforming nearly all major assets including gold, the Nasdaq, and crude oil. According to Gate market data, BTC has dropped by half from its all-time high, faring only slightly better than MSTR, which saw a 45% decline.

After ANSEM’s Market Cap Briefly Surpasses $120 Million, Sharp Pullback Follows: How Far Can KOL-Driven Hype Really Go?

After ANSEM’s Market Cap Briefly Surpasses $120 Million, Sharp Pullback Follows: How Far Can KOL-Driven Hype Really Go?

KOL Ansem holds 604 million ANSEM tokens in their wallet, which were worth over $71 million at their all-time high. ANSEM’s market cap briefly surpassed $120 million, surging 9.7 times in 24 hours, before pulling back to $92 million at the time of writing.

Behind $10.8 Billion in Weekly Trading Volume: Why Did Prediction Markets Surge During the World Cup?

Behind $10.8 Billion in Weekly Trading Volume: Why Did Prediction Markets Surge During the World Cup?

For the first time, weekly trading volume in prediction markets has surpassed $10.8 billion. On Polymarket, daily trading volume for football-related markets surged from $53 million to $220 million.

After BTC Plunged 22% in Q1 and Another 12% in Q2, What Does History Tell Us About Q3?

After BTC Plunged 22% in Q1 and Another 12% in Q2, What Does History Tell Us About Q3?

Bitcoin dropped 22% in Q1 2026 and another 12% in Q2, potentially marking only the third time in a decade that it has posted losses for two consecutive quarters. Drawing on Gate market data, this article reviews historical price trends, breaks down the three major pressures facing Bitcoin, and looks ahead to the key variables that could shape Q3.

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Gate Futures Points Aren’t Profits—What Do They Actually Measure?

Gate Futures Points Aren’t Profits—What Do They Actually Measure?

Many users track their profits and losses daily, but few take the time to consider other important data in their accounts.

Blog Team06/29/2026

STRC’s Correlation with Bitcoin Hits All-Time High: Why Has STRC’s Fixed Income Narrative Broken Down?

STRC’s Correlation with Bitcoin Hits All-Time High: Why Has STRC’s Fixed Income Narrative Broken Down?

The 90-day correlation coefficient between Strategy Preferred Shares (STRC) and Bitcoin has climbed to 0.70, marking a new all-time high. This simultaneous 23% decline reflects not only a weakening of stable income characteristics, but also highlights deeper challenges in the financing model.

Ethereum Whales’ Unrealized Profits Turn Negative for the First Time Since 2019: Is the Market Bottom Approaching?

Ethereum Whales’ Unrealized Profits Turn Negative for the First Time Since 2019: Is the Market Bottom Approaching?

CryptoQuant data reveals that all three major groups of Ethereum whales are now showing negative unrealized profit rates—marking the first occurrence since 2019. On-chain data indicates that the average holding cost for these whales is now higher than the current market price, suggesting that a historic bottom signal may be forming.

Dexe Nears All-Time High: Why Is DAO Governance Back in the Spotlight?

Dexe Nears All-Time High: Why Is DAO Governance Back in the Spotlight?

According to Gate market data, the price of DEXE is once again approaching its all-time high. As DAO governance regains momentum, DeXe DAO Studio continues to upgrade, and on-chain governance demand rises, is DAO infrastructure entering a new phase of value re-evaluation?

BTC Falls Below $60,000—Down 50% From Its All-Time High: Who’s Panicking and Who’s Buying the Dip?

BTC Falls Below $60,000—Down 50% From Its All-Time High: Who’s Panicking and Who’s Buying the Dip?

Bitcoin has fallen below the $60,000 mark, hitting a low of $58,035—more than a 50% drop from its all-time high of $126,271. With spot Bitcoin ETFs experiencing six consecutive weeks of net outflows, quarterly options expiring, and growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike, who is buying the dip under this triple pressure?