Gate Institutional Monthly: High Interest Rates Weigh on Risk Appetite, Gate Becomes a Key Polymarket Distribution Channel

In June 2026, global markets remained range-bound amid easing geopolitical risks and persistent constraints from high interest rates.

• Macro Trends: In June, the crypto market continued to exhibit structural divergence, with institutional investors remaining cautious. Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded persistent net outflows in the second half of the month, indicating that institutions continued to reduce their crypto asset exposure. Meanwhile, global equity markets underwent sector rotation, with leading AI stocks pulling back from elevated valuations, defensive sectors such as healthcare outperforming, and both gold and crude oil weakening, resulting in increased divergence across commodity markets.
• Hot Sectors: Prediction markets and consumer-focused RWA continued to gain momentum, while the Polymarket ecosystem expanded steadily and Physical TCG accelerated the tokenization of real-world collectibles. Gate became the largest weekly distribution channel for Polymarket Builders, highlighting how exchanges are increasingly serving as key gateways for user acquisition and liquidity growth in prediction markets.
• Industry Updates: Global regulators and traditional financial institutions continued to accelerate their blockchain initiatives. Japan's three major banks advanced their JPY stablecoin plans, while the U.S. SEC launched a regulatory pilot program for tokenized stock trading.

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Gate Team
July 9, 2026

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