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Gate Research Institute: Oil Prices Continue to Surge, Project X Dominates HyperEVM On-Chain Funds | Gate VIP Weekly Report (March 2, 2026 to March 8, 2026)
Last Week’s Market Highlights:
Alpha Investment: Amid the US-Iran conflict, volatility in gold, crude oil, and crypto markets has intensified. Over the past week, BTC experienced a rapid dip on the 4-hour chart, then gradually entered a low-range consolidation and recovery phase. ETH’s overall performance over the past week was weaker than BTC, still showing a downward structure. NEAR increased approximately 39.62% in total, making it the most prominent strong performer in this cycle.
On-Chain Funds: Arbitrum saw a net outflow of about $235 million, with funds mainly diverted to Base, Ethereum, and Hyperliquid. Geopolitical conflicts increased volatility in oil and gold, prompting some funds to retreat to safety, while others shifted to macro on-chain trading and hedging, reflecting portfolio rebalancing rather than full exit. Meanwhile, Polymarket drove Polygon’s transaction fees to high levels, indicating that real-world events are accelerating the flow of cash onto the chain.
This report will provide an in-depth analysis of these trends, along with detailed market data and technical insights. Click to view the full report, accurately grasp market dynamics, gain forward-looking strategic perspectives, and uncover potential opportunities in the next cycle.
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