Macroeconomics

Macro strategist Raoul Pal says the probability of a bitcoin supercycle has risen significantly, citing debt monetization pressures, a historic global capital expenditure boom, and structural shifts in how governments are managing sovereign debt. Key Takeaways: Raoul Pal sees rising supercycle

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDKRW (US Dollar vs South Korean won) has surged by 1% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

According to TheStreet and JPMorgan's analysis team led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, the bank maintains a bullish outlook for the cryptocurrency market in 2026 despite recent volatility. JPMorgan expects institutional capital inflows and regulatory clarity to support digital asset gains, with the ban

According to Cointelegraph, South Korean investors' cryptocurrency holdings plummeted by over 50% from 121.8 trillion won (approximately $83.3 billion) in January 2025 to 60.6 trillion won (approximately $41.4 billion) by February 2026. Daily trading volumes across the five largest exchanges

According to Cointelegraph, Bitcoin may face increased correction pressure ahead of the U.S. April CPI data release on May 12. The Cleveland Federal Reserve forecasts the year-over-year CPI increase at 3.56%, up from 3.3% in March, potentially reinforcing market expectations that the Federal Reserve

Robert Kiyosaki warned baby boomers could face severe financial pressure as many aging workers leave employment. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author expects “millions” to be out of work and urged preparation through financial education and investments in gold, silver, bitcoin, and ethereum. Key

According to Bitcoin News, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan claimed that the fiat currency system has effectively 'died,' contrasting it with repeated declarations of bitcoin and gold being

According to The Block and SoSoValue data, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $277 million in net outflows on Friday (May 9), ending a five-day inflow streak that had totaled $1.69 billion. Spot ether ETFs posted $104 million in outflows the same day, with no funds recording positive flows. The reversal co

On May 4, 2026, US President Trump made a high-profile announcement to launch a “Freedom Plan,” intending to guide merchant ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz to pass through. The plan called for deploying missile destroyers, more than 100 sorties of aircraft, and about 15,000 active-duty servicemembers. However, less than 48 hours after the plan was implemented, Trump announced a suspension, citing “major progress in the comprehensive US-Iran agreement.” But Iran’s stance was very different:

According to SoSoValue data, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $277 million in net outflows on Thursday, snapping a five-day inflow streak totaling $1.69 billion, with BTC trading under $79,700 on Friday as of the April employment report. Spot ether ETFs posted $104 million in outflows the same day with

According to ChainCatcher citing Gate trading data, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell to 98 today, down 0.27% intraday.

Analyze the Iran-Iraq Hormuz Strait clashes, including the event of the Iran-U.S. Hormuz Strait clashes, examine the effectiveness of the ceasefire under Trump’s “minor punishment” classification, and explore the structural impact on volatility in the crypto market and Bitcoin’s safe-haven logic.

Bitcoin (BTC) gave back its midweek gains, temporarily trading at around $79,731 on May 8. Donald Trump Jr. denied rumors that World Liberty Financial is about to collapse, saying the negative narrative is being manipulated by bot clusters. Tom Lee said BitMine is currently evaluating slowing its pace of Ethereum purchases and shifting to stock buybacks.

According to Gate's market data, U.S. stock indices closed lower on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.63%, the S&P 500 declined 0.38%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.13%. Arm (ARM.O) led decliners with a 10% drop, while Tesla (TSLA.O) gained 3%. Intel (INTC.O) and Micron Technolo

According to Odaily, analyst Garrett Jin published an analysis warning that despite market stability and Bitcoin approaching the $82,000-$83,000 range, underlying risks continue to accumulate. Jin flagged signs of stress including depleted corporate liquidity, airline bankruptcies, banks

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, USDCOP (US Dollar vs Colombia Peso) has dropped by 1% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

According to public statements issued on May 7, 2026 by multiple Federal Reserve officials, several Fed officials warned that US inflation risks are heating up again; interest rates may remain at high levels for a longer period, and the possibility of further rate hikes is not ruled out. After Bitcoin (BTC) briefly broke through $82,000 on Wednesday to hit a three-month high, it fell again on Thursday to around $81,000.

According to Gate exchange data, the U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.43% on May 6, closing at 98.017. The euro strengthened to 1.1748 per dollar from 1.17, while the British pound rose to 1.3593 per dollar from 1.3551.

According to ChainCatcher citing Gate market data, on May 6 (Wednesday), the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 612.34 points, gaining 1.24% to 49,910.59. The S&P 500 index rose 105.86 points, up 1.46% to 7,365.08. The Nasdaq Composite index climbed 512.82 points, gaining 2.02% to 25,838.94.