Gate Research: NEAR Surges Over 39%; Polygon Records Higher Fee Revenue | Weekly Report for Gate VIPs (Feb 23–Mar 1, 2026)

Over the past week, BTC experienced a sharp pullback on the 4-hour timeframe before gradually entering a low-level consolidation phase. ETH has underperformed BTC during the same period and remains in a downside structure. NEAR has gained approximately 39.62%, making it the top performer in this cycle. Arbitrum recorded a single-sided net outflow of about $235 million, with capital primarily reallocating to Base and other ecosystems. Amid geopolitical tensions, some capital has rotated into safe-haven assets, while other funds have shifted toward on-chain macro trading and hedging strategies—reflecting portfolio rebalancing rather than a broad-based sell-off. Meanwhile, increased activity on Polymarket has driven higher Polygon fee revenue, highlighting how real-world events are accelerating the conversion of macro narratives into on-chain cash flow.