Gate Research Weekly Report: This week, BTC surged past $98,000, while ETH continued to consolidate around $1,800. Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated that inflation has declined significantly. Solana DEX trading volume has surpassed $800 billion in 2025. Polygon Labs launched CDK OP Stack integration. Revolut announced plans to roll out Bitcoin Lightning Network payments in Europe. Tether minted 1 billion USDT on Tron, bringing its total USDT issuance on the network to 14 billion in 2025.

• Market Analysis: BTC maintained its upward momentum this week, surging past $98,000, while ETH continued to trade sideways around $1,800.
• Weekly Spotlights: The Fed held rates steady once again, with Powell indicating rate cuts could be appropriate later this year under certain conditions; Revolut announced plans to launch Bitcoin Lightning Network payments in Europe.
• Data Highlights: Solana DEX trading volume surpassed $800 billion in 2025; Tether minted 1 billion USDT on Tron, bringing its total issuance on the network to 14 billion in 2025.
• Market Opportunities: Talus Network is currently running its testnet and incentive program, offering users rewards for completing tasks and participating in activities.
• Watchlist for Next Week: On May 9, ETHDam 2025 will be held in Amsterdam. As a key annual event for the European Ethereum ecosystem, it is expected to focus on privacy computing, ZK technologies, and Layer 2 scaling solutions. On May 13, the U.S. will release April’s CPI (seasonally adjusted YoY), a key inflation indicator that could directly shape market expectations for future Fed policy.

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May 8, 2025

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