Gate Institutional Weekly Report (Aug 10–16, 2026) Markets sent mixed signals last week. While U.S. inflation pressures eased, growth concerns resurfaced, supporting equities but weighing on crypto sentiment. Key Takeaways: 🔹 BTC ETFs recorded approximately $385M in net outflows 🔹 BTC price pulled back while open interest remained elevated, with BTC OI reaching around $12.3B and funding rates remaining positive 🔹 Gate TradFi weekly volume held strong at around $115B, with continued momentum in Perp trading and growing participation in Korean equities 🔹 DEX activity softened as capital rotated toward revenue-generating protocols 🔹 Near-term hedging demand increased before easing, signaling a more cautious derivatives market 🔹 Markets now turn to FOMC minutes, U.S. PMI data, and key BTC support levels Read the full report: #GateInstitutional#