Macro Environment Volatility Intensifies Market Risk-Aversion Sentiment, Gate Launches TradFi API and Expands Institutional Fiat Channels

Crypto Mars News: Over the past week, the global market has been dominated by energy price shocks and geopolitical risks. The escalation of tensions in the Middle East has driven international oil prices higher, with WTI crude oil increasing by over 25% for the week. Due to macro risk sentiment, Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and U.S. stocks have all declined simultaneously. On-chain data shows that DEX trading volume remains high overall, and the total stablecoin market cap has risen to approximately $330 billion, with USDC becoming the main source of growth. In the derivatives market, the perpetual funding rate for BTC has remained negative, and implied volatility for options has rebounded above 60%, indicating that the market continues to hedge against tail risks.

On the institutional level, as the linkage between traditional finance and the crypto market strengthens, infrastructure continues to improve. Gate recently launched TradFi API, providing a more efficient execution environment for quant teams, institutional traders, and professional investors. Additionally, Gate has formed a strategic partnership with Bank Frick, integrating its xPULSE payment infrastructure to offer multi-currency fiat deposit and withdrawal channels for institutional clients. As trading and fund transfer infrastructure continues to develop, Gate is accelerating the construction of a comprehensive service system for institutional clients.