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54% vs 90%: Why Is Bitcoin’s Current Downturn So "Mild" Compared to Typical Bear Markets?

54% vs 90%: Why Is Bitcoin’s Current Downturn So "Mild" Compared to Typical Bear Markets?

Bernstein’s research report notes that Bitcoin has experienced a maximum decline of about 54% from its $125,000 peak, which is significantly less than the historic bear market crashes of 75% to 90%.

Best Pre-IPO Investment Platform Comparison: A Comprehensive Guide to Early-Stage Crypto Investment Channels in 2026

Best Pre-IPO Investment Platform Comparison: A Comprehensive Guide to Early-Stage Crypto Investment Channels in 2026

# Pre-IPO Platforms Set to Surge in 2026: How to Choose Between Mirror Notes, SPVs, and Perpetual Contracts? An In-Depth Analysis of Digital Pre-IPO Mechanisms, Risks, and Decision-Making Using Gate as a Case Study

How to Choose a Pre-IPO Investment Platform? Comprehensive Comparison and Review of the Top Three Platforms for 2026

How to Choose a Pre-IPO Investment Platform? Comprehensive Comparison and Review of the Top Three Platforms for 2026

A Comprehensive Review of Three Leading Pre-IPO Platforms in 2026: Real Equity, Synthetic Notes, and On-Chain Contracts Explained—Your Guide to Making the Right Choice

Blog Team06/09/2026

Cryptocurrency and U.S. Stocks Decouple Sharply: What’s Behind Bitcoin’s Slowdown, and How Is AI Drawing Wall Street Capital Away?

Cryptocurrency and U.S. Stocks Decouple Sharply: What’s Behind Bitcoin’s Slowdown, and How Is AI Drawing Wall Street Capital Away?

Wintermute notes that the crypto market has become significantly disconnected from the AI-driven rally in US equities. Bitcoin ETFs are experiencing their longest streak of consecutive redemptions. Capital is shifting from hardware to software, and structural rotation of funds is reshaping the landscape of the crypto market.

Blog Team06/03/2026

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2026 Comparison of Top Pre-IPO Investment Platforms: How Gate Pre-IPOs Stand Out

2026 Comparison of Top Pre-IPO Investment Platforms: How Gate Pre-IPOs Stand Out

# In-Depth Comparison of Four Major Pre-IPO Products: What Sets Tokenized Equity, Synthetic Notes, and Perpetual Contracts Apart? Gate Pre-IPOs Stand Out with Low Entry Barriers and Pre-Market Liquidity.

Blog Team05/26/2026

JPMorgan Research Report: Why ETH and Altcoins Continue to Underperform BTC—Network Activity Is the Key Factor

JPMorgan Research Report: Why ETH and Altcoins Continue to Underperform BTC—Network Activity Is the Key Factor

JPMorgan notes that ETH and altcoins may continue to underperform BTC unless there is an explosive surge in network activity. Gate’s market analysis explores the underlying reasons for ETH/BTC weakness and examines shifts in market structure.

Blog Team05/22/2026

# Long-Term Bitcoin Catalyst: Institutional Holdings Impact 7% of Circulating Supply

# Long-Term Bitcoin Catalyst: Institutional Holdings Impact 7% of Circulating Supply

Spot Bitcoin ETF holdings have now reached nearly 7% of the circulating supply, but Adam Back notes that institutional accumulation could still take 12 to 18 months. Analyzing the slow bull market dynamics driven by ETFs.

Blog Team04/29/2026

Bitcoin Supply-Demand Imbalance: In-Depth Analysis of Futures-Driven Market Trends and Divergence from On-Chain Demand

Bitcoin Supply-Demand Imbalance: In-Depth Analysis of Futures-Driven Market Trends and Divergence from On-Chain Demand

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju notes that the current Bitcoin rally is driven by the futures market, while on-chain spot demand remains negative. ETF inflows and corporate buying have not been enough to correct the supply-demand imbalance.

Blog Team04/28/2026

Gate Pre-IPOs and SpaceX: A New Pathway for Primary Market Participation

Gate Pre-IPOs and SpaceX: A New Pathway for Primary Market Participation

Gate Pre-IPOs launches with SpaceX, using mirrored notes to enable pre-IPO value-mapping. This article analyzes how participation pathways are shifting and what this means for pricing, capital flows, and market structure.