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March 2025 witnessed a surge of significant developments in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors, demonstrating the market's vitality and industry trends. Key projects including Gate.com Wallet, Berachain, Aave, Raydium, and Pump.fun made substantial progress through performance upgrades, on-chain governance improvements, protocol expansions, and new platform launches - highlighting product innovation and community growth while injecting fresh momentum into the industry. Meanwhile, the manipulation attack on Hyperliquid, which triggered forced liquidations, served as a wake-up call for DeFi projects to strengthen their risk management and governance structures.

Gate Research: March 2025 was marked by a complex and volatile global economic and financial landscape. In the United States, February inflation data came in well below expectations, while the March consumer confidence index dropped sharply from 67.8 to 57.9—both signaling a weakening U.S. economy. In the crypto sector, the IMF introduced a clear classification framework for digital assets, designating Bitcoin as a capital account asset, and former President Donald Trump announced plans to establish a U.S. national crypto reserve, including BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and ADA as core holdings. On the whole, March brought a wave of policy and regulatory developments that were broadly favorable for the crypto market. These intersecting events not only influenced short-term market dynamics but also provided valuable direction for future economic policymaking and market evolution.

Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC price showed an upward trend this week, reaching a high of $88,757. Hyperliquid faced a manipulation attack, intensifying trust concerns. Wyoming plans to launch its WYST stablecoin in July. Ethereum developers drafted EIP-7917 proposal. Aave lending rates dropped to 4% amid rising market caution. Berachain's TVL exceeded $3.4 billion, with Infrared emerging as a key growth driver. DeFi protocol Abracadabra suffered a $13 million exploit.

Gate Research: This week, Orochi Network, Wayfinder, InfiniFi, and OneFootball are spotlighted for giving users meaningful ways to dive into the Web3 ecosystem. Orochi Network is building a verifiable data infrastructure, rewarding users with $ON tokens, exclusive community roles, and special perks for completing tasks. Wayfinder, a blockchain-based AI agent framework, has committed 40% of its total token supply to community distribution, emphasizing user engagement from the start. InfiniFi, a decentralized finance protocol, encourages participation and sharing through a gamified points system. Meanwhile, OneFootball, a long-standing football media company, is preparing to launch its native token OFC, with current points program participants likely to qualify for future airdrops. All four projects are still in their early stages, offering users the chance to get involved early, shape the ecosystems, and potentially benefit from long-term rewards.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 28, Bitcoin fell by 0.77% to $86,783, while Ethereum dropped by 1.06% to $2,003. Hyperliquid announced it will delist JELLY, with user losses to be covered by the foundation. Sonic Labs is set to launch SonicCS 2.0, aiming to double consensus speed and significantly optimize resource usage. Kazakhstan plans to establish a national crypto bank to bring all crypto trading under full regulatory oversight. In Q1, hacker attacks resulted in $1.64 billion in losses across the crypto market, setting a new quarterly record. Meanwhile, Bitcoin whales accumulated over 129,000 BTC this month, marking the strongest accumulation trend in nearly seven months.

Gate Research Daily Report: Bitcoin rose by 0.71% to $87,393, while Ethereum dipped slightly by 0.06% to $2,055. The market cap of tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds surpassed $5 billion for the first time. PumpSwap's daily trading volume exceeded $450 million. USDC's market cap reached a record high of $60 billion. Gate Wallet now added support for Berachain. BlackRock launched the iShares Bitcoin ETP in Europe. Asia Web3 Alliance Japan proposed a U.S.-Japan collaboration to advance the tokenized economy and Web3 innovation.

Gate Research Report: Between March 12 and March 26, 2025, the Bitcoin market showed increased sensitivity, while Ethereum remained weak with limited upward momentum. The BTC long/short ratio ranged from 0.95 to 1.10, signaling strong bullish sentiment during the rebound. Derivatives market liquidations averaged $200 million per day, down 74% from earlier levels. Bitcoin's realized market cap grew by just 0.67%, indicating a near standstill in new capital inflows. In the quantitative analysis, the TD Sequential indicator was used to identify market reversal points, with the best-performing setup delivering a maximum return of 178%.

Gate Research (March 21 - 27, 2025): On March 21, Pump.fun launched its native DEX PumpSwap. On March 24, Plume token launched on Solana, promoting cross-chain liquidity for RWA assets. On March 25, Nillion Alpha mainnet went live, advancing Web3 privacy computing infrastructure. On March 26, Gate.com Wallet officially added support for Berachain, enhancing security and liquidity. The decentralized social payment protocol Celo has completed its migration to Ethereum Layer 2.

Gate Research (March 21–27, 2025) presents a comprehensive analysis of key developments in the cryptocurrency market and broader macroeconomic landscape. On March 21, the U.S. SEC clarified that PoW mining activities do not constitute securities issuance. On March 24, the IMF officially introduced a crypto asset classification system, listing Bitcoin under the capital account. That same day, the Oklahoma House passed a bill proposing the inclusion of Bitcoin in public fund reserves, while Kentucky signed the "Bitcoin Rights Act" to protect the rights to self-custody and node operation. On March 25, Asia Web3 Alliance Japan proposed a U.S.-Japan partnership to advance tokenization and Web3 innovation. Finally, on March 27, Wyoming announced plans to launch the WYST stablecoin in July, marking the first fiat-backed stablecoin to be issued by a U.S. state.

This research delves into the current state of hacking attacks and presents a detailed analysis of their multifaceted impact on the crypto market, based on several major cryptocurrency hacking incidents. The analysis examines both direct and indirect effects, including market volatility and changes in investor behavior. The research highlights potential risks that the crypto market faces and explores possible strategies for mitigating these risks in the future.

Bitcoin price fell by 0.11% to $86,535, while Ethereum rose by 1.48% to $2,046. ETH holdings on centralized exchanges dropped to 8.97 million, marking a 9-year low. Berachain officially launched its PoL (Proof of Liquidity) system, aiming to drive decentralized governance through liquidity. The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a bill proposing to include Bitcoin in public fund reserves. The supply of Ethena's stablecoin USDtb exceeded $1 billion. Nillion Alpha launched its mainnet, pushing forward the development of Web3 privacy computing infrastructure.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 21, Gate Research reported that Bitcoin fell 1.62% to $84,621, while Ethereum dropped 2.67% to $1,982. Bitcoin's short-term circulating supply plummeted over 50%, with daily exchange inflows down 54% as well. Meanwhile, Ethereum's balance on centralized exchanges has dropped to 8.97 million ETH. In macro news, Tether has emerged as one of the top seven holders of U.S. Treasury bonds, overtaking both Hong Kong and Canada. On the product side, Pump.fun launched its native decentralized exchange, PumpSwap. The U.S. SEC also clarified its stance on Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining, confirming that such activities do not involve the issuance of securities. In the Middle East, the Dubai Land Department has kicked off a real estate tokenization initiative.

Gate Research Daily Report: On March 24, Bitcoin rose 1.97% to $86,806, while Ethereum increased 1.68% to $2,036. Ethereum's daily burn volume dropped to just 53.07 ETH, marking an all-time low. PancakeSwap ranked first among DEXs by weekly trading volume, with a week-over-week increase of over 40%. The TVL in RWA protocols surpassed $10 billion. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) officially defined crypto asset classifications, placing Bitcoin under the capital account category. Meanwhile, Plume token launched on Solana, driving cross-chain liquidity for RWA assets.

Gate Research: This week, four projects—Skate, Giza, Voltix, and Superfluid—offer users opportunities to engage with the Web3 ecosystem. Skate focuses on seamless cross-chain interaction and incentivizes users through the Ollies points program, which can later be redeemed for airdropped tokens. Giza leverages AI to optimize DeFi strategies and rewards testers through the "Megaphone x Giza Points" program, with points convertible to GIZA tokens in the future. Voltix provides decentralized computing resources and plans to airdrop VOLT tokens; users can earn points by completing social tasks and using its browser extension. Superfluid specializes in streaming payments and runs an SPR airdrop campaign, allowing users to earn SUP tokens through NFT minting and ecosystem interaction. These early-stage projects present opportunities for ecosystem participation and potential rewards.

With its impressive performance advantages, SVM is emerging as a key driver of growth for decentralized ecosystems, playing a crucial role in expanding Solana's ecosystem. This article examines the SVM sector, currently valued at approximately $444 million, and explores how innovative projects like Sonic SVM, Eclipse, and Solayer are boosting Solana’s ecosystem through TikTok partnerships, Layer 2 solutions, and hardware acceleration. It also analyzes the sector’s challenges and opportunities across technical, ecosystem, economic, and regulatory dimensions, offering readers comprehensive market insights.