Gate Research Weekly Report: This Week's Hot Topics Airdrops Overview

This week, Gate Research focuses on analyzing key market dynamics, including BTC's price volatility and ETH's ascending triangle pattern. Additionally, the report highlights developments in the on-chain ecosystem and the upcoming enforcement of the EU's MiCA regulations.

The report also compiles a range of trending airdrop opportunities, including Krain, EXIUM, and Gasp, offering users a guide to gaining a first-mover advantage in the market.

Weekly Report Highlights:BTC Market Trends: This week, BTC fluctuated between $99,000 and $92,600, repeatedly testing resistance levels and attempting an upward breakout. ETH displayed an ascending triangle convergence pattern, with a key resistance near $3,540.Quantitative Fund Performance: Gate.io's quantitative funds set a new industry record for annualized returns, consistently delivering excess returns for investors.On-chain Updates: The BIO Protocol community proposed "Bridge $BIO to Solana". Meanwhile, the share of Runes transactions on the Bitcoin network has dropped to a new low, reflecting waning industry attention.Policy Outlook: The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations will take effect on December 30, establishing a new regulatory framework for the crypto industry.Read the full report: Gate Research: MiCA to Take Effect, Gate Quant Fund Hits 38% Record Annual Return

Hot Topics Overview：Wormhole DAO Launch: The DAO is set to go live, driving governance and staking incentives for the W token.dYdX Community Grant: A $4 million DEP funding initiative has been approved to support ecosystem development.Gate Group Expands to Japan: With the acquisition of Coin Master, Gate Group officially enters the Japanese market, enhancing its international footprint.KULR Bitcoin Reserve: U.S.-listed company KULR launches a Bitcoin treasury, acquiring approximately 217 BTC.Read the full report: Gate Research: Weekly Hot Topics (12.23-12.27)

Hot Airdrop Projects:Krain: A decentralized AI platform built on the Solana blockchain, focusing on the deployment and trading of AI intelligent agents.EXIUM: A decentralized ecosystem integrating AI and blockchain to drive innovation in sectors such as healthcare and finance.Gasp: A cross-chain asset network built on EigenLayer, offering gas-free transactions and a modular framework to enhance user experience. The Alpha version is now live, with an airdrop program underway.Read the full report: Gate Research: Weekly Hot Airdrops (12.23-12.27)