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Elixir Protocol aims to reconstruct the liquidity of order book exchanges in a decentralized manner, reducing trading costs and increasing market transparency. Its operation relies on a delegated proof-of-stake mechanism, allowing users to directly provide liquidity and earn market-making rewards. The protocol has integrated with multiple blockchains, forming a robust technical architecture. The ELX token has staking, governance, and liquidity incentive functions, and its current market performance is volatile. Although facing competitive challenges, Elixir has potential value within the DeFi ecosystem.

Celestia (TIA) has demonstrated a certain level of stability in the blockchain market, with a current price of $0.2949. Although its all-time high exceeded $20, after market fluctuations, the expected price in 2026 is between $0.23 and $0.40. In the long term, it is expected to gradually increase in value due to the expansion of modular technology. Challenges include price volatility and token unlock risks.

In the rapid development of cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology (DLT) today, Bitcoin's proof of work and Ethereum's smart contracts have long been familiar to the public. However, a project aimed at becoming the global "trust layer"—Hedera (HBAR)—is standing out in the competition for Web3 infrastructure with its unique underlying technology and strong enterprise governance model. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of Hedera's core competitiveness, recent major developments, and the market performance of its native token HBAR.
Technology Innovation: Hashgraph Consensus Algorithm
The fundamental difference of Hedera lies in its underlying technology. It is not a traditional blockchain but uses the Hashgraph protocol invented by Dr. Leemon Baird.

Arweave (AR) is an important protocol for decentralized storage. As data demand grows, its price forecast shows short-term fluctuations between $1.51 and $2.28, with a long-term potential of reaching $4.79. Influencing factors include technological advancements, ecosystem adoption rate, and competitive landscape. Overall analysis suggests a positive outlook for AR's value.

During the cryptocurrency market correction, Filecoin (FIL) became a focal point, with a current price of $0.876 and a market capitalization of approximately $660.31M. Through improvements to the Filecoin Virtual Machine (FVM) and Onchain Cloud, Filecoin is transforming into a programmable cloud service, enhancing performance and applications. Although the price has dropped by 74.37%, market sentiment remains optimistic, and a mild rebound is expected in the future. The overall outlook is positive, but market competition and technical risks still need to be addressed.

Turbo Token (TURBO) stands out in the meme coin space, with its origin story closely tied to AI-driven creation. Its market performance has repeatedly demonstrated the power and fragility of "attention-driven narratives." For readers searching for "Turbo Token fundamentals," the key is to distinguish between story and structure: how TURBO was issued, how its token mechanism is designed, and why its liquidity and community dynamics can trigger unexpected market volatility.
This article will comprehensively analyze Turbo Token from its founding background to its current market impact, helping crypto participants—especially those following TURBO as a narrative asset on Gate—gain an objective understanding of its essence.
Turbo Token's origin story: How Turbo Token became an "AI-native" crypto legend

LayerZero Foundation proposes to acquire Stargate and migrate the STG token to ZRO, sparking intense debate among token holders. Critics question the flaws in the proposal, mainly focusing on fee distribution and governance transparency, arguing that it reshapes the revenue model and harms the interests of existing holders. This event reflects the complexity of DeFi governance and highlights the importance of token rights, incentives, and governance credibility.

Recently, Loopring has attracted attention due to being delisted from a Korean exchange. The exchange pointed out concerns about its compliance and transparency, leading to a significant drop in the LRC token price. As an early zkRollup technology Layer 2 project, Loopring faces fierce market competition. Future price trends should still be approached with caution, as compliance and transparency will be key factors for its survival.

EverGrow Coin (EGC) stands out in the crypto market with its unique BUSD reward mechanism and deflationary model. Despite the current price downturn, its ecosystem applications like LunaSky and Atlas Wallet continue to support the token's fundamentals. Future prices will be influenced by supply and demand, market sentiment, and ecosystem development, so investors should focus on long-term passive income.

Gala Games and its token GALA are affected by market fluctuations, with the current price at approximately $0.003465, experiencing an 84.57% decline. Despite ongoing ecosystem development and demand potential, the overall market remains weak. It is predicted that the price will gradually recover between 2026 and 2031, relying long-term on the success of the gaming ecosystem and improvements in market sentiment.

Internet Computer (ICP) is undergoing a major transformation, adopting a deflationary economic model to stimulate ecosystem growth. Despite market fluctuations, ICP has shown resilience. The new revenue distribution mechanism links node earnings to the number of clients, which is expected to reduce circulating supply and support the price in the long term. The strategy of integrating AI with blockchain faces the challenge of a developer shortage. ICP's price is currently at a historic low, and future development should focus on the actual performance of the cloud engine and the amount of token burns.

Recently, the Bitcoin market has attracted attention due to the transfer of approximately 900,000 BTC by whale addresses. Market discussions are focused on whether the price will undergo a deep correction. Although increased whale selling has added selling pressure to the market, some holders are still accumulating Bitcoin. Currently, Bitcoin's price is near the critical support level of $60,000, and short-term volatility may increase. Investors should remain cautious.

Amid multiple market pressures, Bitcoin once again lost the key psychological level of $63,000, dropping briefly to $62,704.7 within 24 hours. This decline is not merely a short-term fluctuation but a resonance of on-chain structural pressure and macro capital retreat. On-chain data shows that miners have been net selling for 46 consecutive days, setting the longest surrender record of the year; meanwhile, Bitcoin ETFs have experienced six consecutive weeks of capital outflows, indicating a simultaneous decline in institutional demand. As the critical support level of $60,000 faces another test, the market stands at an important crossroads between bull and bear.
This article will analyze the deeper reasons behind miner capitulation, changes in institutional capital flows, and, combined with the latest Gate market data, interpret the strategic significance of the $60,000 level and the subsequent market evolution.
Bitcoin drops below $63,000, miner surrender wave sets annual record
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In February 2026, Cardano (ADA) experienced a rare "bull vs. bear" showdown: on-chain data shows that whale addresses precisely reduced their holdings by 120 million ADA (approximately $30 million) before confirming a breakdown from the head and shoulders pattern, successfully avoiding a subsequent nearly 10% decline; meanwhile, retail addresses saw exchange outflows surge by 640%, exhibiting the classic "buy the dip" behavior.
This extreme divergence between whales exiting and retail investors taking over often indicates that the market has not truly bottomed out. At the same time, ADA's price has fallen 27.91% over the past 30 days and is currently hovering around a key level of $0.2572. The technical breakdown contrasts sharply with positive fundamentals (Grayscale's continuous accumulation, the upcoming launch of the Midnight sidechain), leading to a standoff in market sentiment.
This article is based on Gate market data and on-chain data

After the reshuffling of the crypto market, Neobanks (New Banks) have emerged as a unified platform connecting traditional finance and cryptocurrencies. The global Neobanking market is expected to grow rapidly, with traditional banks changing their attitudes and beginning to embrace cryptocurrencies. Neobanks are reconstructing financial services across four dimensions: deposit, spend, grow, and borrow, while also strengthening compliance. Gate Exchange, as a key promoter, actively integrates traditional financial assets, promotes the "Smart Web3" architecture, and envisions a future of deep integration between finance and crypto.

Amid the volatility in the cryptocurrency market, institutional firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies continues to increase its holdings of Ethereum (ETH), demonstrating confidence in the market. Although the current price is below the purchase cost, Bitmine considers this a buying opportunity and plans to earn substantial returns through staking. Additionally, reports from analyst Tom Lee and Fundstrat support Ethereum's long-term value, despite fragile market sentiment and clear divergence between institutional and retail investors. Investors should focus on long-term holding strategies and adapt to market fluctuations.

February 2026, the crypto market faces a profound "asset liquidation," with Bitcoin remaining relatively stable, while many small and mid-cap tokens suffer heavy losses. Market liquidity is concentrated in leading assets, reflecting an intensification of the Matthew Effect. Most tokens are unable to achieve compound growth due to design flaws; investors should focus on assets with cash flow and capital allocation capabilities rather than purely "coupon-type" tokens.

February 23rd, the WLFI project experienced a "coordinated attack," with attackers spreading panic information through social media, causing the prices of USD1 and WLFI tokens to drop. The WLFI team stated that USD1 quickly regained its peg due to its robust mechanism, but the incident sparked discussions in the market about its reserve transparency and compliance. The overall market was also affected, with long positions being forcibly liquidated. This event highlights the market's fragility and the importance of focusing on the true nature of assets.

Standard Chartered Bank predicts that by 2028, the global stablecoin market capitalization will reach $2 trillion, becoming a major buyer in the U.S. Treasury market and generating an additional $1 trillion in demand. This trend could impact the supply and demand balance of U.S. Treasuries, prompting the Treasury Department to adjust its issuance structure and increase short-term Treasury supply. This change also makes stablecoins an important bridge connecting traditional finance and digital assets.