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This article takes Gate Exchange as a case study to illustrate the practical use of contract trading for risk hedging. It is designed to help newcomers understand how to leverage short-selling mechanisms to protect spot positions and minimize losses resulting from market volatility.

Gate AI Market Assistant is now available on the core pages of the Gate App. Leveraging structured data organization and real-time analytics, it sets itself apart from conventional charting tools, helping users grasp the dynamics behind market fluctuations with greater efficiency.

Gate TradFi has built a contract for difference (CFD) trading system that spans gold, foreign exchange, indices, stocks, and commodities. By integrating crypto and traditional financial markets within a unified account framework, it boosts cross-market trading efficiency and strengthens multi-asset allocation capabilities.

The global metals market has seen frequent fluctuations and heightened volatility in recent times. Gate has introduced a Metals Section, utilizing perpetual contract trading to allow users to engage in gold, silver, and other metal price movements 24/7. This approach delivers greater flexibility in trading strategies and risk management. This article examines the factors driving volatility and highlights the benefits and use cases of Gate's Metals Section.

Cardano is a public blockchain network centered on smart contracts, utilizing a layered architecture and a Proof of Stake (PoS) mechanism. It aims to provide a more secure and scalable underlying support for decentralized applications and financial infrastructure. Its consensus mechanism, Ouroboros, enhances network security and energy efficiency through mathematical modeling and formal verification design. ADA, Cardano's native token, serves as both the settlement currency for network transactions and a key tool for staking and governance. Through decentralized stake pools and incentive mechanisms, network participants collectively maintain system operations and security, enabling Cardano to operate continuously without centralized control.

NAS100 is a market capitalization-weighted index made up of major non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq exchange. The rules governing its composition, its calculation methods, its role in the market, and its distinctions from other indices all contribute to NAS100's prominent standing in the global capital markets.

NAS100 operates based on explicit stock selection standards and index rules, encompassing component inclusion criteria, industry exclusion logic, scheduled and unscheduled adjustment mechanisms, and the effects of index changes on ETF and derivatives structures.

Ouroboros is the world’s first Proof-of-Stake (PoS) protocol based on peer-reviewed research and backed by formal security proofs. It structures time into periodic "Epochs" and "Slots," where randomly selected "Slot Leaders" are responsible for block production.

NAS100 and S&P 500 are two of the most commonly compared U.S. stock indices, yet they exhibit significant differences in industry structure, selection standards, and weighting mechanisms. This article systematically contrasts their structural characteristics and market representativeness from multiple perspectives to help you develop a clear understanding.

This analysis systematically breaks down the key distinctions between NAS100 and crypto market index contracts. It compares them across multiple dimensions—including underlying assets, trading hours, regulatory structures, and risk models—enabling readers to build a clear framework for understanding the differences between traditional indices and digital asset indices.

The Pokémon Card Fund is drawing considerable attention in the market. This article explores how institutional capital is transforming the collectibles market by analyzing capital structure, the effects of concentrated holdings, and the financialization of RWAs. It further discusses price mechanisms, liquidity risks, and the long-term implications of turning cultural assets into financial instruments.

Gate Research Daily Report: Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, Bitcoin remains within a downward channel. Ethereum is attempting to stabilize in the short term but has yet to achieve a decisive breakout above its key resistance zone. As risk appetite improved, FAI, SIREN, and BOBA surged more than 125%, 83%, and 58%, respectively, over the past 24 hours. Claude experienced a widespread service outage, affecting thousands of users globally. Digital asset investment products recorded $1 billion in inflows last week, ending a five-week streak of outflows totaling $4 billion. While tensions in the Middle East have heightened short-term volatility, the long-term outlook remains intact, with some traders positioning for a potential rebound.

US and Israeli military actions targeting Iran have ignited widespread discussion in the community. Some participants caution that Bitcoin's hash rate may decline significantly, potentially triggering a sell-off. Nonetheless, multiple industry analysts and mining firms emphasize that Iran contributes only a small portion of global hash rate. Even in the event of power disruptions, the impact on Bitcoin network security would remain minimal.

Bitmine has published its latest asset report, revealing a total value of $9.9 billion in cryptocurrencies, cash, and strategic investments. The company holds 4.47 million ETH, accounting for 3.71% of the total Ethereum supply. Bitmine is also developing its proprietary staking infrastructure, MAVAN, with plans to launch in the first quarter of 2026.

Gate has officially launched its TradFi Trading API and simultaneously upgraded the leverage mechanism within its TradFi section, further optimizing its multi-asset programmatic trading framework.