DWF Labs co-founder Andrei Grachev said the market is currently in a “boring” phase, with many important activities quietly underway. He advised investors to stay patient and look for a better timing. He emphasized that opportunities still exist in the market—such as holding Bitcoin or participating in altcoins—and urged retail investors to keep learning and remain optimistic.

Gate News message: On April 9, PeckShield posted a notice warning that the AethirOFTAdapter contract of the Aethir project may have been attacked. The stolen funds are currently held in an address on the BSC chain. PeckShield has publicly reminded the official teams of AethirCloud and AethirEco to look into this matter, but the exact loss amount has not been disclosed yet.

Gate News update. On April 8, CZ (Changpeng Zhao) recalled in his new book that in July 2013, he first heard about Bitcoin during a poker game attended by investors and entrepreneurs. At the time, Cao Darong, general manager of G. Speed China, mentioned, "There’s a new thing called Bitcoin you can take a look at." After that, Li Qiyuan, CEO of Bitcoin China, further suggested that he allocate 10% of his assets to Bitcoin, when the Bitcoin price was $70. CZ revealed that while working in the sales of trading systems, he gradually became fond of playing Texas Hold’em, golf, and going to KTV.

In the first quarter of 2026, the price of Bitcoin fell 23.8%, marking its worst performance since 2018. Starting the year, the price dropped from $87,508 to $66,619, for a cumulative loss of 41.6%. Analysts believe that the main reasons include macroeconomic uncertainty and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. In addition, ETF outflows have further increased pressure. Despite near-term difficulties, long-term confidence remains solid, and institutional participation trends look positive. The market is watching how developments in the Middle East could affect Bitcoin and overall cryptocurrency market sentiment.

During Trump’s tenure, traders made precise moves ahead of his major policy announcements and could have profited millions of dollars. Legal experts say these trades look suspicious and should be investigated for information leaks to protect market fairness.

Ant Group is developing an independent "Ant Digital Technology AI Glasses" App aimed at achieving cross-brand payment capabilities and enhancing user experience. Meanwhile, its existing gPass technology has been integrated with multiple well-known brands and applied across various scenarios.

Gate News reports that on March 6, U.S. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins posted on X platform stating that President Trump’s view that the United States needs clear regulatory rules for the digital asset market is correct. He pointed out that the CLARITY Act helps ensure entrepreneurs can develop next-generation financial technologies within the United States. Paul Atkins expressed his look forward to working with CFTC Chairman Mike Selig to promote the implementation of the CLARITY Act in the near future.

The CEO of the crypto lending platform Blockfills, Nicholas Hammer, has resigned, with Joseph Perry temporarily taking over. The company suffered a loss of $75 million due to market deterioration, suspended deposit and withdrawal services, and is seeking to restore liquidity and may look for a buyer.

Matrixport Daily Analysis indicates that the criterion for a Bitcoin bear market is whether declines occur frequently within 30 days. Such drops are rare during a bull market but more common in a bear market. Even during a bear market, rebounds can occur, so investors need to stay disciplined and look for market phase opportunities.

BitMine Chairman Tom Lee stated at the Consensus 2026 Conference that a reversal in Bitcoin requires gold to weaken and predicted it will happen this year. He analyzed Ethereum's historical rebound, believes it is currently near the bottom, and that investors should look for opportunities rather than sell off. He also emphasized that future driving forces include Wall Street rebuilding the financial system and AI applications.