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March Meeting Minutes Signal a "Two-Way Guidance" Approach—What Does This Mean for Risk Assets?

March Meeting Minutes Signal a "Two-Way Guidance" Approach—What Does This Mean for Risk Assets?

The minutes from the Federal Reserves March meeting show that the number of officials supporting a "two-way description" of interest rate decisions has increased from "a few" to "some." The combined impact of rising oil prices and persistent inflation has led to a reversal in policy expectations, putting liquidity pressure on the crypto market.

Blog Team2026-04-10

Examining the Regulatory Dilemma Between Polymarket and the CFTC Through the Lens of the US-Iran Ceasefire Event

Examining the Regulatory Dilemma Between Polymarket and the CFTC Through the Lens of the US-Iran Ceasefire Event

At least 50 new accounts on Polymarket placed highly accurate bets just before the US-Iran ceasefire. During the same period, $950 million worth of crude oil was sold off, and S&P 500 options generated $23 million in single-day profits.

Blog Team2026-04-10

Brent Crude Oil Swings Widely: How Can You Hedge Against Volatility on Gate TradFi?

Brent Crude Oil Swings Widely: How Can You Hedge Against Volatility on Gate TradFi?

Gate TradFi’s newly launched crude oil Contract for Difference (CFD) trading service is opening up a fresh hedging avenue for crypto investors.

Blog Team2026-04-10

Finding Opportunities Amid Market Volatility: How Gate TradFi Helps Traders Navigate Recent Gold and Energy Market Movements

Finding Opportunities Amid Market Volatility: How Gate TradFi Helps Traders Navigate Recent Gold and Energy Market Movements

Analyzing recent volatility in gold and oil prices, this article explores how Gate TradFi leverages multi-asset trading and flexible strategies to help investors seize opportunities, optimize risk, and enhance portfolio efficiency.

Blog Team2026-04-10

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Gate ETF Hot Picks Trading Sprint Season 6: Trade Popular ETFs and Win Up to 500 USDT in Rewards

Gate ETF Hot Picks Trading Sprint Season 6: Trade Popular ETFs and Win Up to 500 USDT in Rewards

Participate in the sixth round of the Gate ETF Hot Picks Trading Sprint. Trade popular ETFs such as gold stablecoins and WTI crude oil to win generous rewards. During the event, your cumulative trading volume gives you a chance to share a prize pool of up to 8,000 USDT, helping you accelerate your wealth growth!

Blog Team2026-04-10

From Oil Prices to Bitcoin: Gate for AI Tracks Geopolitical Market Trends in Real Time

From Oil Prices to Bitcoin: Gate for AI Tracks Geopolitical Market Trends in Real Time

In April 2026, the US and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire agreement, triggering a pullback in oil prices and a rebound in risk appetite that jointly influenced the crypto market.

Blog Team2026-04-10

The First Time a Sovereign Nation Uses BTC for Strategic Corridor Settlement: Unpacking the Deeper Logic Behind Iran’s Oil Tanker Transit Fees

The First Time a Sovereign Nation Uses BTC for Strategic Corridor Settlement: Unpacking the Deeper Logic Behind Iran’s Oil Tanker Transit Fees

Iran plans to impose a $1 per barrel Bitcoin transit fee on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire period, with on-chain payments completed in seconds. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the event from the perspectives of geopolitics, sovereign adoption, and de-dollarization.

Blog Team2026-04-09

Gate TradFi Latest Update: Crude Oil Surges and Plunges—How Can You Get In on the Action?

Gate TradFi Latest Update: Crude Oil Surges and Plunges—How Can You Get In on the Action?

Since April 2026, the crude oil market has experienced a dramatic roller-coaster ride, surging, plunging, and then rebounding rapidly. The main driver behind these sharp swings has been the rapid shifts in geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran.

Blog Team2026-04-09

After the US-Iran Ceasefire, BTC and Gold Rally Together—The "Digital Gold" Narrative Faces a New Test

After the US-Iran Ceasefire, BTC and Gold Rally Together—The "Digital Gold" Narrative Faces a New Test

After the ceasefire between the US and Iran, crude oil prices plunged 15%, gold surged above $4,800, and Bitcoin broke through $72,000. This article analyzes how the ceasefire news impacts these three major asset classes through different transmission channels, and examines how Bitcoin is being priced in the overlapping space between "digital gold" and "risk asset."

Blog Team2026-04-08