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Deep Dive into the June 2026 FOMC: How the Hawkish Shift Impacts Bitcoin, Gold, and the Nasdaq

Deep Dive into the June 2026 FOMC: How the Hawkish Shift Impacts Bitcoin, Gold, and the Nasdaq

In June 2026, the FOMC kept interest rates unchanged, but the dot plot unexpectedly shifted toward a rate hike outlook. This article reviews the historical reaction patterns of Bitcoin, gold, US Treasuries, and the Nasdaq to past Federal Reserve decisions. We then analyze the potential asset price dynamics and trading strategies following Kevin Warsh’s debut as Fed Chair.

Blog Team06/18/2026

Beneath the Surface of Steady Interest Rates: What Does Waller’s First FOMC Statement Mean for Crypto Assets?

Beneath the Surface of Steady Interest Rates: What Does Waller’s First FOMC Statement Mean for Crypto Assets?

The Federal Reserve’s June FOMC meeting is about to begin, with Waller presiding for the first time. Markets expect interest rates to remain unchanged at 3.50% to 3.75%. The dot plot may remove guidance for rate cuts, putting Bitcoin under renewed pressure as macro policy expectations are repriced.

Blog Team06/17/2026

How Will the Crypto Market Respond to the June FOMC Decision and the Bank of Japan's Rate Hike?

How Will the Crypto Market Respond to the June FOMC Decision and the Bank of Japan's Rate Hike?

Federal Reserve’s June FOMC Dot Plot May Drop Rate Cut Guidance; Bank of Japan Expected to Raise Rates to 1%—Highest in 31 Years. How Will the Crypto Market Price In Liquidity Tightening Expectations?

Blog Team06/15/2026

Interest Rate Cut Expectations Vanish as Odds of a Hike Rise: Crypto Market Repricing Amid FOMC Dot Plot Shift

Interest Rate Cut Expectations Vanish as Odds of a Hike Rise: Crypto Market Repricing Amid FOMC Dot Plot Shift

Rate cut expectations have vanished, with the probability of a rate hike in December rising to 70%. Ahead of the June FOMC meeting, market expectations are that the dot plot will shift from signaling rate cuts to indicating rates will remain unchanged.

Blog Team06/15/2026

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Besides BTC, which major cryptocurrencies does Gate support for staking and mining? An updated analysis of returns in 2026

Besides BTC, which major cryptocurrencies does Gate support for staking and mining? An updated analysis of returns in 2026

This article provides a detailed overview of staking and mining yields for major cryptocurrencies on the Gate platform, excluding BTC. It covers assets such as ATOM, SOL, ETH, DOT, and various stablecoins.

Blog Team06/11/2026

Kevin Warsh’s Fed Era: Refining the Average Inflation Framework, Dot Plot Reforms, and a 2026 Interest Rate Outlook

Kevin Warsh’s Fed Era: Refining the Average Inflation Framework, Dot Plot Reforms, and a 2026 Interest Rate Outlook

After Kevin Warsh became Chairman of the Federal Reserve, he favored the trimmed mean method for measuring inflation (core PCE at 3.3% versus trimmed mean at 2.3%). He also opposed the use of dot plots and frequent press conferences.

Blog Team06/08/2026

Beyond BTC and ETH: What Other High-Yield Staking Opportunities Does Gate Offer?

Beyond BTC and ETH: What Other High-Yield Staking Opportunities Does Gate Offer?

In addition to BTC and ETH mining, Gate also supports staking for over 20 major cryptocurrencies, including SOL, GT, GUSD, USDT, ATOM, and DOT. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the latest annual yield data, with the total staked amount reaching a new all-time high.

Blog Team05/11/2026

Beyond BTC and ETH Mining: Which Other Major Cryptocurrencies Does Gate Support? A Comprehensive Analysis of Mining Yields

Beyond BTC and ETH Mining: Which Other Major Cryptocurrencies Does Gate Support? A Comprehensive Analysis of Mining Yields

In addition to BTC and ETH mining, Gate also supports mining for a wide range of major cryptocurrencies, including SOL, GT, GUSD, USDT, ATOM, DOT, ADA, SUI, and ZETA.

Blog Team04/16/2026

Can Polkadot’s Governance and Ecosystem Mechanism Adjustments Revitalize DOT’s Network Effects?

Can Polkadot’s Governance and Ecosystem Mechanism Adjustments Revitalize DOT’s Network Effects?

After the launch of OpenGov, Polkadot’s governance framework and ecosystem incentive mechanisms underwent significant changes. This article examines whether DOT’s network effects can be revitalized by analyzing resource allocation, governance efficiency, and ecosystem collaboration. It also explores Polkadot’s long-term position in the competitive landscape of public blockcha

Blog Team04/14/2026