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#我的2026第一条帖 On January 10th, the Bitcoin and Ethereum markets, after digesting key macroeconomic data, exhibited a typical "toping out and bottoming out" oscillation pattern. Last night, the US December non-farm payroll data (50,000 new jobs, 4.4% unemployment rate) showed mixed results, triggering a "roller coaster" in the market: Bitcoin surged from around 89,800 to approximately 91,999 before pulling back to around 90,500; Ethereum rebounded from around 3,057 to approximately 3,144 before retreating to around 3,080 for consolidation. This round of sharp rise and fall clearly confirmed that the 91,500-92,000 region (BTC) and the 3,140-3,150 region (ETH) have become short-term strong resistance zones. Although support levels at $89,000-89,500 (BTC) and 3,050-3,080 (ETH) are temporarily stable, the market remains in a state of directional confusion within a range due to unclear macro trends and a lack of new catalysts. The market has shifted from an offensive phase to range-bound trading.
The current core characteristic of the market is the repeated tug-of-war between bulls and bears at key price levels, with complex capital flow signals: capital flows show structural adjustments, with US spot Bitcoin ETF experiencing net outflows of $1.128 billion for three consecutive days, indicating clear signs of profit-taking by institutions, while Ethereum and alternative coin ETFs recorded net inflows, reflecting a diversification of institutional allocations.
On-chain data shows that Ethereum whales are still accumulating on dips, but market activity has declined, and the fear and greed index has shifted from optimistic to neutral. Although spot Bitcoin ETF outflows have slowed temporarily, whale behavior is diverging (some accumulating on dips, others transferring coins to exchanges for potential selling), indicating that large funds have not formed a consensus on bullishness.
On the macro level, December non-farm payroll data in the US shows mixed features: 50,000 new jobs were below expectations, but the unemployment rate fell back to 4.4%, and wage growth exceeded expectations, delaying market expectations for rate cuts. The probability of a rate cut in January has dropped to zero, and investment banks generally expect the first rate cut to be postponed until June. This has intensified disagreements over the Federal Reserve's policy path, and the market awaits more data to form a new consensus.
Regulatory-wise, the global crypto compliance framework continues to become clearer. US legislation and Hong Kong’s stablecoin licensing system are advancing, reducing institutional concerns, while signals of strengthened regulation from central banks also delineate compliance boundaries for the market! Before a volume breakout above key resistance or a breakdown below important support, the market is likely to remain volatile. Investors should stay patient, conserve strength, and wait for the next clear macro or capital flow catalyst to break the deadlock.

#我的2026第一条帖 “How much do you know about Web3!
True Web3” (or Web 3.0) is considered the evolutionary direction of the next-generation internet. Its core is to transfer data ownership and control from centralized platforms back to users, creating a network ecosystem co-built, co-governed, and shared by users.
👉Comparison of Web3 with the previous two generations of the internet
Core Forms
· Web1.0 (Approximately 1990-2004) Portal website era (such as Yahoo, Sina).
User Role: Passive content consumer (read-only)
Content Creation: Professionally produced by websites (PGC).
Data and Power: Concentrated in the hands of websites; users do not participate in creation and governance.
· Web2.0 (Approximately 2004 to present) Social and platform era (such as Weibo, TikTok, WeChat).
User Role: Active content creator (read-write).
Content Creation: User-generated content (UGC) becomes mainstream.
Data and Power: Users create content, but data ownership and control belong to platforms. Platforms control rule-making, revenue sharing, and decision-making power, forming “data silos.”
· Web3.0 (In evolution) The era of the value internet.
User Role: Owner and builder of the network (read, write, own). Content Creation: Users create and directly own the content and its generated value.
Data and Power: The core goal is for users to hold data ownership. Through blockchain and other technologies, users’ data, digital assets, and identities belong to themselves, can be used across platforms, and participate in community governance (DAO).
👉Core features that true Web3 relies on
True Web3 is not a single technology but a paradigm shift composed of a series of interconnected principles and technologies. Its core features include:
1. Decentralization and User Ownership
This is the foundation of Web3. Through blockchain and other technologies, ownership is distributed to builders and users. This means your digital identity, creative content (such as articles, images, music, videos, code), truly belongs to you, and no platform can deprive you of it.
2. Permissionless and Open
Everyone has equal rights to participate in Web3. For example, you usually only need a blockchain wallet address (rather than submitting personal information for registration) to log in and use various decentralized applications (DApps), upload your creations, generate your unique digital identity, and assert ownership.
3. Censorship Resistance
Since data is stored on a public blockchain, when you are dissatisfied with a platform, you can migrate your identity, reputation, and assets to another compatible platform without starting from zero. This changes the imbalance of power between creators and platforms.
4. Native Payments and Economic Systems
Web3 has a built-in payment layer based on cryptocurrencies, allowing direct value exchange over the internet without relying on traditional banks or third-party payment institutions. It provides the foundation for global, peer-to-peer value flow.
5. Decentralized Autonomous Organizations
DAO is a unique organizational form in Web3. Members jointly own projects through holding tokens, participate in voting decisions, and governance rules are automatically executed by smart contracts. It represents the future of co-building, co-governing, and sharing organizations.

#Gate广场创作者新春激励 Link has recently shown a trend of large holders continuously increasing their positions. On-chain data indicates that the 0XF440 wallet has extracted 170,000 Link tokens from bn, worth approximately $10.89 million; the 0X1170 wallet has recently extracted 63,400 Link tokens from Cb (valued at $860,000), and has been accumulating Link over the past three months, currently holding 580,000 tokens with an average cost of about $12.5, totaling a value of $6.76 million. The continuous accumulation by large holders demonstrates recognition of Link's long-term value. As a core oracle project in the DeFi space, Link has irreplaceable advantages in cross-chain data transfer, smart contract security, and especially in the RWA (Real World Assets) sector. Its role in RWA is even more indispensable, and the ongoing development of DeFi and RWA will further expand Link's application scenarios.
From a fundamental perspective, Link is currently priced at $13.5, with a valuation of $13 billion, a circulating market cap of $9.6 billion, and no unlocking pressure in the future. It has been listed for many years, backed by institutions, and has also submitted an ETF application. Its leading position in the oracle field is unlikely to be shaken in the short term. Although emerging oracle projects are appearing, they do not pose substantial competition. However, it should be noted that the $13 billion valuation limits its growth potential, making it a "safe but relatively steady return" asset type.