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BTC and ETH ETF Fund Flows Diverge: Why Is Bitcoin Seeing Net Outflows Again?

BTC and ETH ETF Fund Flows Diverge: Why Is Bitcoin Seeing Net Outflows Again?

On July 7, Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $21.43 million, ending a 10-day streak of outflows. However, by Wednesday, they experienced another net outflow of $84.86 million. Meanwhile, Ethereum ETFs recorded four consecutive days of net inflows, with BlackRock’s IBIT and ETHA leading the capital movement.

Gate Launches gStocks: How Tokenized Securities Could Change the Way Crypto Users Trade US Stocks

Gate Launches gStocks: How Tokenized Securities Could Change the Way Crypto Users Trade US Stocks

Gate has launched gStocks, a tokenized securities service backed by 1:1 real stock reserves, 24/7 trading, unified account access, and automatic dividend settlement, offering crypto users a new way to trade and manage US stock exposure.

How to Trade U.S. Stocks 24/7: The Complete Guide to Real U.S. Stock and Stock Token Trading on Gate

How to Trade U.S. Stocks 24/7: The Complete Guide to Real U.S. Stock and Stock Token Trading on Gate

Gate offers 24/7 trading of US stocks, supporting both real equities and tokenized stock models. This article provides an in-depth analysis of trading mechanisms, fee structures, and investment pathway options.

How "Excess Compute Capacity" Fears Are Shaping AI Investment Strategies?

How "Excess Compute Capacity" Fears Are Shaping AI Investment Strategies?

Samsung Electronics’ Q2 operating profit surges by 1,810%, setting a new record, yet shares plunge nearly 7%. Meta plans to sell its idle AI computing power externally, sparking fears of a "compute surplus."

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What Does the Fear and Greed Index Dropping to 19 Mean? Five Months of Extreme Fear Explained

What Does the Fear and Greed Index Dropping to 19 Mean? Five Months of Extreme Fear Explained

The Fear and Greed Index has dropped to 19, falling 7 points from yesterday and marking over five months in extreme fear territory. By analyzing the Federal Reserve’s June meeting minutes, which showed a 9-9 split, alongside Bitcoin options data, we can break down the structural logic behind this sentiment low.

Gate Pre-IPOs: How Are Early Investments Changing? Understanding the Key Differences of Digital Pre-IPOs

Gate Pre-IPOs: How Are Early Investments Changing? Understanding the Key Differences of Digital Pre-IPOs

Gate Pre-IPOs leverages tokenization technology to lower the investment threshold from millions of dollars to just 100 USDT, enabling 24/7 trading and instant liquidity with no lock-up period. This opens up pre-IPO investment opportunities in unicorn companies to users worldwide.

Why Choose Gate TradFi for Gold Trading? A Deep Dive into Its Five Key Advantages

Why Choose Gate TradFi for Gold Trading? A Deep Dive into Its Five Key Advantages

Gate TradFi Gold trading offers 24/7 uninterrupted access, up to 500x leverage, and unified USDT-margined accounts. Here’s an in-depth look at its five key advantages over traditional channels.

Gate Pre-IPOs: A Smarter Digital Gateway to Pre-IPO Investment Opportunities

Gate Pre-IPOs: A Smarter Digital Gateway to Pre-IPO Investment Opportunities

Gate Pre-IPOs integrates corporate information aggregation, Mirror Note value mapping, 24/7 trading, and diversified asset arrangements to deliver a more transparent and convenient digital Pre-IPO research and participation experience.

Blog Team07/08/2026

Why Did South Korea’s KOSPI Plunge? Sixth Circuit Breaker This Year—Is the Semiconductor Cycle at a Turning Point?

Why Did South Korea’s KOSPI Plunge? Sixth Circuit Breaker This Year—Is the Semiconductor Cycle at a Turning Point?

On July 7, South Korea’s KOSPI index plunged more than 8%, triggering a circuit breaker, while both Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix dropped over 9%. This article analyzes the underlying causes of this sharp decline from three perspectives: the semiconductor cycle, geopolitical tensions, and foreign capital outflows.