Bitcoin Tests Key Fibonacci Support as Analysts Warn of Drop to $76K
Bitcoin is trading at a pivotal level that analysts say could determine whether the market holds its broader uptrend or slips back toward spring lows. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin is sitting on a crucial Fibonacci support level, with a breakdown risking a drop toward the April lows near $76,000.A weekend leverage flush pushed BTC below $88,000 before a sharp rebound.Traders now await the Fed meeting and key US economic data. In , crypto trader Daan Crypto Trades said the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement zone is the line bulls must defend, warning that a breakdown could send BTC back to April levels near $76,000.
“It’s also pretty much the last major support before testing the April lows again, which would break this high time frame market structure,” he said.Bitcoin Dips Below $88K in Weekend Leverage Flush, Analyst Says Over the weekend, Bitcoin briefly dipped below $88,000 during another round of leverage washouts before rebounding above $91,500.
Analyst “Bull Theory” described the move as typical low-liquidity weekend manipulation aimed at flushing both longs and shorts.
The market now turns its attention to this week’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting, where a 0.25% rate cut is widely expected. BREAKING: Bitcoin dumped $2,000 from $89.7k to $87.7k and liquidated $171 million worth of longs.But then it pumped $3,500 from $87.7k to $91.2k and liquidated $75 million worth of shorts. All this happened in the last 4 hours.This is another example of manipulation on the… — Bull Theory (@BullTheoryio)
Still, crypto markets have cooled since the October cut, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized a data-dependent path rather than a predictable easing cycle. Markus Thielen of 10x Research expect a similar tone this week, cautious and potentially hawkish, keeping pressure on risk assets.
With ETF inflows softening and trading volumes thinning into December, Thielen said upside participation remains limited, while volatility compression leaves BTC more vulnerable to downside moves in the near term.
“Bulls will point to the Treasury General Account rebuild, the end of Quantitative Tightening, and looming rate cuts as a liquidity windfall for Bitcoin,” Thielen wrote. He added that hypothetical macro tailwinds are “irrelevant if the underlying message lacks conviction and the market structure fails to support a sustained move.”
Nick Ruck of LVRG Research said upcoming U.S. jobs data and inflation figures may prove just as influential. If they reinforce expectations for continued easing, he believes renewed liquidity inflows could fuel a broader recovery across digital assets.Bitcoin’s Rising “Liveliness” Metric Signals Hidden Bull-Market Strength
As reported, a key on-chain indicator known as “liveliness” is climbing again, even as Bitcoin’s price action remains subdued. Analysts say the divergence suggests renewed underlying demand, with dormant coins moving at levels not seen in years, a sign that long-term holders may be re-entering the market.
The indicator’s steady rise points to a major rotation of capital beneath the surface despite cautious sentiment. Liveliness measures the balance between coins being transacted and those being held, weighted by age. It tends to rise during bull markets as older coins move at higher prices, reflecting fresh inflows and greater conviction.
Last week, Bitfinex said the market is showing “seller exhaustion” following a period of heavy deleveraging and panic-driven exits by short-term holders. “The combination of extreme deleveraging, capitulation among short-term holders, and early signs of seller exhaustion has created the conditions for a stabilisation phase and a relief bounce,” the firm wrote. #crypto #CryptoNewss #BTC
Binance Wins Full ADGM Approval for Exchange, Clearing, and Brokerage Operations
Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority has granted licenses to three Binance entities covering exchange, clearing, and brokerage functions.
What to know: Binance has received authorization from Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADMG) to operate under a comprehensive exchange, clearing, and brokerage framework.The approval allows Binance to structure its operations into three regulated entities under the Nest brand, covering exchange, clearing, and trading functions.Binance's presence in Abu Dhabi aligns with regulatory standards and underscores the region's role as a hub for financial innovation. Binance has secured authorization from Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM), Abu Dhabi's special economic zone for finance, to operate under a comprehensive exchange, clearing, and brokerage framework according to a press release from Binance.
The approval breaks Binance’s business into three regulated components that mirror a traditional market stack in a traditional finance exchange. Binance’s ADGM presence will be organized under three locally incorporated entities branded as Nest, a regulatory requirement that allows the Financial Services Regulatory Authority to supervise each function separately. Nest Exchange has been licensed as a Recognized Investment Exchange to operate spot and derivatives trading. Nest Clearing and Custody has been authorized as a Recognized Clearing House with additional custody and CSD permissions, giving the regulator oversight of clearing, settlement, and asset safeguarding. Nest Trading has been approved as a broker-dealer covering off-exchange and OTC activity. Although structured under the Nest brand, all three entities are controlled by Binance and serve as the licensed infrastructure through which Binance.com will operate in Abu Dhabi, aligning the platform with the market-structure standards regulators are pushing global exchanges to adopt.
Richard Teng, Binance’s co-CEO, said the framework reflects a commitment to “compliance, transparency, and user protection,” while His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, ADGM’s chairman, said Binance’s arrival underscores Abu Dhabi’s role as a “leading international hub for innovation, sustainable growth, and the future of finance.” Binance and ADGM did not respond to a CoinDesk request for comment on the possibility of moving its global headquarters to Abu Dhabi.
Binance has been on the hunt for a jurisdiction to call home for some time, with Teng telling CoinDesk in 2024 that the process would take some time and the company needed to be "thoughtful" about it. #Binance #CryptoNewss #BinanceBlockchainWeek
Binance delegation meets PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Asim Munir
Pakistan signals strong commitment to Digital Asset Regulation Pakistan government signaled on Saturday strong commitment to Digital Asset Regulation in a meeting held with a delegation of cryptocurrency exchange Binance.Senior leadership from Binance, including Global CEO Richard Teng, visited Islamabad for high level engagements with the country’s top leadership. The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir attended the meeting. Bilal bin Saqib, Chairman Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA,) also attended the meeting and gave a briefing on his organisation, as per a statement from the Prime Minister’s House (PMO).
The development came a day after a high-level consultative meeting was convened at the Finance Division, co-chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Chairman of PVARA Bilal Bin Saqib, to discuss and advance work on Pakistan’s National Digital Asset Framework. Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) along with presidents and executives of Pakistan’s leading commercial banks and senior leadership from Binance, including Global CEO Richard Teng, participated in the discussion.
“The session reviewed Pakistan’s next steps toward building a secure, well-regulated, and innovation-driven digital asset ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on responsible operationalisation of on- and off-ramp infrastructure, enhanced compliance standards, improved market transparency, and stronger integration of regulated financial institutions,” the Finance Division said in a statement on Friday. During the meeting, Senator Aurangzeb acknowledged that Pakistan digital asset adoption reflected an “irreversible global trend and underscored the economic opportunity to bring citizen-held virtual assets within formal monitoring structures”.
“Such integration would strengthen financial visibility, support creditworthiness assessments, and enhance national asset reporting without conferring legal tender status on digital assets,” the Finance Division said. The meeting also reviewed the development of a structured licensing regime for Virtual Asset Service Providers to enhance transparency, meet global AML/CFT standards, attract institutional participation, and protect Pakistani users from the risks associated with unregulated offshore platforms. However, Bilal bin Saqib has resigned from his post as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, it emerged last week.
Saqib, who was appointed Minister of State on May 26, 2025, stepped down after just a few months in office, according to reports.
Despite stepping down from his government role, reports indicated that Saqib will continue to serve as Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, the autonomous body tasked with overseeing the country’s virtual assets sector. #cryptocurreny #Binance #btcnews
Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP pare gains despite increasing hopes of upcoming Fed rate cut
Bitcoin struggles under $94,150 resistance even as investors continue to almost fully price in a Fed rate cut next week.Ethereum builds recovery momentum above $3,100, supported by a MACD buy signal. XRP edges lower below the 50-, 100, and 200-day EMAs as risk-off sentiment persists.
Bitcoin (BTC) is steadying above $91,000 at the time of writing on Friday. Resistance at $94,150 capped recovery on Wednesday, but in the meantime, bulls have contained downside risks above $90,000. Ethereum (ETH) remains above $3,100, reflecting positive sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve's (Fed) monetary policy meeting on December 10. Ripple (XRP), on the other hand, is edging lower toward the $2.00 pivotal level as sentiment surrounding the token remains weak. Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP hold firm ahead of Fed monetary policy meeting The next Fed interest rate decision is expected on December 10, and markets, including crypto, are pricing in an 87% probability of a 25-basis-point cut from 3.75–4.00% to 3.50–3.75%. If the majority of Fed officials vote in favor of lowering rates by 25 bps, this would mark the third rate cut this year following the reductions in September and October. Market participants highlight a cooling labor market in the United States (US) and slightly easing inflation as the main factors supporting a rate cut.
FedWatch Tool | Source: CME Group Fed Chair Jerome Powell said in October that a December rate cut was not guaranteed and that the central bank would base its decision on economic data. The uncertainty surrounding the Fed's monetary policy triggered volatility in the crypto market, with Bitcoin plummeting to near $80,000 on November 21. Bitcoin has since recovered above $90,000 but remains below a short-term resistance at $94,150. Ethereum shows strength, although its upside is capped below $3,200, while XRP is edging closer to $2.00 at the time of writing. Chart of the day: Can Bitcoin hold key support? Bitcoin is trading above the pivotal $91,000 level at the time of writing on Friday, as sellers push to regain control following the recovery from Monday's low of $83,822. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator on the daily chart has maintained a bullish outlook since November 26, when the blue MACD line crossed above the red signal line. Green historian bars above the mean line reinforce the bullish thesis. However, the indicator remains below the same mean line, which could cap recovery potential.
BTC/USDT daily chart The descending Relative Strength Index (RSI) holds at 44, suggesting increasing bearish momentum. Bitcoin also sits below the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $98,153, the 100-day EMA at 103,370 and the 200-day EMA at $104,378, all of which may limit rebounds. A break below $90,000 could also accelerate the decline toward $80,000. Altcoins update: Ethereum, XRP upside capped Ethereum is trading above its short-term $3,100 support at the time of writing on Friday. An attempt to push above a descending trendline resistance faltered this week, opening ETH to increasing downside risks. The RSI on the daily chart has declined slightly below the midline, suggesting a bearish bias. Ethereum also sits below the 50-day EMA at $3,350, the 200-day EMA at $3,471 and the 100-day EMA at $3,550, capping potential rebounds. Still, the MACD is rising toward the mean line and has maintained a buy signal since November 25. Green histogram bars are expanding above the mean line, indicating increasing bullish momentum. A break above the descending trendline would reinforce the bullish thesis for a breakout toward $4,000.
ETH/USDT daily chart Meanwhile, XRP is trading at $2.06 at the time of writing, with the price below the declining 50-, 100- and 200-day EMAs, which signal a persistent bearish bias. The 50-day EMA at $2.30 caps rebounds, keeping the near-term tone heavy. The MACD indicator eases in positive territory on the daily chart, with the line hovering near its signal and a contracting histogram suggesting waning momentum. The RSI at 42 (neutral-to-bearish) underscores limited buying pressure, and the pair would stay under strain while it holds beneath the moving averages.
XRP/USD daily chart The medium-term picture remains pressured for XRP, with the 100-day EMA at $2.46 and the 200-day EMA at $2.49 forming an upper barrier and extending the cap on rallies. At the same time, the SuperTrend prints at $2.40 as immediate resistance. A break above would expose the $2.46–$2.49 area, whereas failure to clear these levels would keep XRP/USD vulnerable to further consolidation.
Google’s Gemini AI Predicts the Price of XRP, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu by the End of 2025
One of ChatGPT’s biggest rivals, Google’s Gemini AI, has released a striking December outlook for XRP, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu, warning traders that all three cryptocurrencies could face sharp volatility through the holidays. Gemini suggests that each coin may either rally or slide dramatically depending on macroeconomic shifts and expected crypto-related catalysts. The broader crypto market has spent the past several weeks in a steep retracement following heavy Bitcoin sell-offs, pulling nearly every major asset lower in the process. BTC even dipped to an eight-month low near $82,000 last Friday. Despite the turbulence, long-range sentiment remains constructive. Development across the blockchain industry continues apace, and projects with strong use cases, such as XRP, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu, are viewed as likely survivors well-positioned for eventual mainstream adoption. Below is Gemini AI’s outlook outlining both potential upside and downside scenarios for each cryptocurrency heading into December.XRP (XRP): Gemini AI Sees December Potential Ranging From $1.80 up to $5
According to Gemini AI’s bearish model, Ripple’s XRP ($XRP) could fall 12% from its current price of $2.05 down to $1.80 through the Christmas month if investors remain bearish.Source: Google’s Gemini Such stagnation would sharply contrast with XRP’s explosive rally earlier this year, when it surged to a seven-year high of $3.65 in July after Ripple secured a significant legal win against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Throughout 2025, XRP has mostly traded between $2 and $3. Its relative strength index (RSI) now sits at 40, up from an oversold 27 yesterday after XRP dropped 9% in 24 hours, mirroring a wider market pullback that shaved 5% off the now-$3.02 trillion crypto market. Today marks a recovery, with XRP advancing 2% in synch with the rest of the market. In a more optimistic scenario, Gemini AI sees room for XRP to climb as high as $5 in December. The SEC’s recent approval of nine spot XRP ETFs could draw new institutional inflows during the holiday period, echoing the early surge witnessed when spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs first launched. Additional ETF approvals may also follow soon.Dogecoin (DOGE): Gemini AI Warns the Meme Coin Pioneer Could Slide to a Dime Dogecoin ($DOGE), created in 2013 as a satire of the craze for minting new coins, now represents roughly $21 billion in market value, nearly half of the $45 billion meme coin sector.Source: Google’s Gemini
DOGE formed several bullish chart patterns during late summer and early autumn, but momentum has since faded. In Gemini AI’s worst-case projection, Dogecoin could fall to $0.10, representing a 28% decline from its current $0.1385 price. Dogecoin’s all-time high of $0.7316 was posted during the 2021 bull-market frenzy, and the long-imagined $1 milestone still remains out of reach. In a highly bullish scenario, however, Gemini AI believes DOGE could rally to a new ATH of $0.85, delivering 6× returns for those buying at today’s price. Real-world adoption continues to expand: Tesla accepts DOGE for merchandise, and payments platforms like PayPal and Revolut support DOGE transfers.Shiba Inu (SHIB): Gemini AI Highlights the Potential for a 15× Rally
Shiba Inu ($SHIB), launched in 2020 as a humorous counter to Dogecoin, now boasts a market cap of around $4.7 billion.Source: Google’s Gemini Trading near $0.0000081, SHIB gained 2% over the past day, similar to Dogecoin and XRP’s performance.
If SHIB makes a sustained push toward the key $0.000025 resistance level as November concludes, it could set the stage for Gemini AI’s projected year-end range of $0.000077 to $0.0001. This would represent potential upside of up to 12×. Gemini’s bearish estimate for SHIB is far milder than its downside predictions for XRP and DOGE. In a weaker market, Gemini expects SHIB could drift sideways, and end the year more or less at its current level. The Shiba Inu ecosystem has grown substantially, with Shibarium, its Layer-2 scaling network, offering faster throughput, cheaper fees, better developer tooling, and enhanced privacy features. These features give SHIB more utility than most traditional meme tokens.Maxi Doge (MAXI): A Fast-Growing Meme Coin Missing From Gemini’s Models Although Gemini AI anticipates pressure on several large altcoins, presale tokens continue to attract strong interest. One fast-rising newcomer is Maxi Doge ($MAXI), which has already raised $4.2 million on the bet that it’s the next Dogecoin. MAXI’s narrative centres on crypto bro Maxi Doge, who’s stepping into the spotlight after years spent training, making filthy degen trades, and plotting a meme coin market takeover to unseat Dogecoin as the meme coin king. The project leans heavily on viral memes, community engagement, and an active social media strategy to fuel adoption. As an ERC-20 token, MAXI benefits from Ethereum’s enhanced security, scalability, improved sustainability, and broad developer ecosystem, advantages that the older proof-of-work–based Dogecoin lacks.
The project is currently advertising staking returns of up to 73% APY, though these rates will shrink as the staking pool grows. MAXI is available at $0.000271 during its current presale round, with incremental price increases planned for subsequent phases. Investors can purchase via MetaMask or Best Wallet. Dogecoin stands no chance! #Xrp🔥🔥 #Shibalnu #Dogecoin #BinanceAlphaAlert
Bitcoin Liquidation Dominance Hits Multi-Year High: The Real Cause Behind BTC’s Breakdown
Bitcoin continues to trade below $90,000, struggling to recover after several days of heavy selling and aggressive long liquidations. Sellers keep pushing price lower, and bulls fail to reclaim momentum, creating a market environment filled with uncertainty and fear. Every attempt to bounce meets immediate resistance, showing how much control bears currently hold. Data shared by Axel Adler shows a clear shift in derivatives pressure toward buyers. The liquidation dominance oscillator now sits at 32%, one of its highest readings in recent years. This level signals that leveraged bulls keep taking the majority of the damage, with long positions consistently wiped out as volatility rises. Instead of absorbing the drawdown, many traders continue to unwind or get forced out of their positions. These repeated long liquidations fuel deeper downside moves and block any meaningful recovery attempts. The market now watches closely to see whether this wave of forced selling will continue dragging Bitcoin lower or if the pressure is finally reaching exhaustion. Long Liquidations Dominate as Bitcoin Faces Renewed Downside Pressure Adler explains that the liquidation dominance oscillator measures the ratio between long and short liquidations across the derivatives market. When the indicator prints positive values, shown as green bars, long positions take the bulk of the damage. Negative values reflect a dominance of short liquidations. Bitcoin’s current reading of 32% stands out as one of the highest levels seen in the last three years, highlighting how aggressively bulls have been forced out during this correction. November illustrates this perfectly. The market saw three separate waves of long liquidations, each exceeding $400 million. Every one of those spikes aligned with a sharp acceleration in Bitcoin’s price decline, reinforcing how leveraged buyers repeatedly amplified downside momentum. Rather than stabilizing the market, each flush created more selling pressure and triggered deeper unwinding across futures platforms.
The most recent liquidation wave reached $221 million, hitting the market right as Bitcoin attempted a short-term recovery. That flush immediately reversed the bounce and dragged BTC back down to the $86,000 region, erasing nearly all of last week’s gains. The persistent dominance of long liquidations shows that bulls remain under heavy stress—and until this dynamic eases, Bitcoin will struggle to build sustainable upside. Bitcoin Market Searches for a Higher Time-Frame Floor Bitcoin’s weekly chart shows the market pressing into a critical support zone after weeks of heavy selling. The price has dropped from the $115,000 region to the $86,000–$88,000 range, where it now interacts directly with the 100 SMA. This moving average has served as a key structural support in previous cycles, and Bitcoin’s current test of it will likely determine whether the broader uptrend holds or breaks down further.
The recent candles highlight intense volatility. Bitcoin briefly dipped to nearly $84,000 before buyers stepped in, forming a lower wick that shows early attempts to defend this level. However, the rebound remains shallow, and the 50 SMA continues to slope downward — a sign that short- and mid-term momentum still favors sellers. For bulls to regain control, BTC needs to reclaim $95,000 on a weekly closing basis. Volume adds weight to the bearish pressure. Selling spikes dominate recent weeks, revealing a mix of forced liquidations and fear-driven exits rather than healthy profit-taking. As long as BTC trades below the 50 SMA, the market remains vulnerable to deeper retracements. If the 100 SMA fails to hold, the next major liquidity zone sits near $70,000–$72,000, aligning with previous consolidation and the long-term 200 SMA. The next weekly close will be decisive. #crypto #NewsBTC
XRP Rich List Update Shows 78 New Accounts Bought 77M XRP in 1 Day
Data from the latest XRP rich list update shows that whale accounts may be reshuffling their balances as new accounts go on an accumulation spree. While the XRP price has struggled in recent times, on-chain data confirms that whales have been reshuffling amid an impressive accumulation trend. For context, with the latest market-wide crash that pushed Bitcoin (BTC) below $90,000 again, XRP now trades at the lower end of the $2 mark, down 7.18% in the last 24 hours. As the uncertainty in the market grows, whale investors are reshuffling their balances. Specifically, “Mullen,” an XRP community pundit, recently presented the latest data surrounding the top 10,000 wallets holding XRP. According to his disclosure, these wallets now hold 51.39 billion XRP, representing 85% of the circulating XRP supply. 78 New Wallets Amassed 77M XRP in a Day Notably, further data confirms that of this figure, about 77.324 million tokens entered 78 new wallets in a single day, as whales embarked on an accumulation spree. Mullen’s chart shows that one particular wallet amassed 35 million XRP tokens in a day. One more account procured 3.63 million tokens, while six wallets accumulated 1.99 million XRP each. Interestingly, up to 44 new wallets amassed over 300 million XRP each, while 246 existing wallets increased their collective balance by 17.91 million XRP tokens. Meanwhile, a few whale wallets also reduced their balances. For instance, one wallet moved out 2.819 million XRP on the same day, bringing its balance to 1.785 million XRP at the time of reporting. However, it bears mentioning that this account belongs to the exchange Bithumb. As a result, the outflow could be due to customer withdrawal or fund shuffling.
Nonetheless, the more concerning pattern involved the noticeable depletion of funds across multiple accounts. In particular, as many as 78 wallets collectively moved out more than 108.5 million XRP. Most of these wallets transferred between 240 million and 241 million XRP each, effectively draining their balances. Whales Accumulating Amid Shuffle Trend With 78 new wallets accumulating and 78 existing wallets emptying their balances, this appears to be a reshuffling trend. Considering these developments, Mullen suggested that the XRP rich list is rotating, not shrinking. According to him, large whales have begun repositioning as they await the next move. Meanwhile, on a larger timeframe, data confirms that these large investors may actually be accumulating more tokens over the past few months. Specifically, The Crypto Basic found late last month that addresses holding between 20 million and 100 million XRP, as well as those with 100 million to 500 million XRP, had amassed $7.81 billion in XRP since August.
XRP Meets Key Resistance but Forecasts Call for “10X Bigger” Rally in Coming Alt Season
XRP is facing a dynamic barrier at the middle Bollinger band, as analyst says its rally will be “10X bigger” in the upcoming altcoin season. Notably, XRP has slipped sharply over the past 24 hours, falling 7.6% to around $2.03 as downside pressure continues to build across the broader crypto market. The altcoin traded within a daily range of $2.02 to $2.21, reflecting continued volatility as it failed to hold upper-band pricing. XRP’s chart shows a steady breakdown from the $2.21 area, followed by persistent lower prices and declining intraday structure. With XRP now testing the psychological $2.00 level after sliding through key short-term supports, traders are closely watching whether this zone can stabilize price action or open the door to a deeper retracement. XRP Price Analysis Looking at the technical end, XRP continues to trade below the Bollinger mid-band. The upper band currently sits near $2.38, forming an immediate resistance zone where prior upside attempts have previously stalled. The mid-line, positioned around $2.16, now acts as the closest dynamic barrier, and price has failed to reclaim it since slipping beneath this level.
On the lower end, the bottom Bollinger band near $1.93 marks a key support area that has cushioned recent selloffs. The market is grading this zone as a crucial defense point, as a break below it could invite further retracement toward deeper range lows. Meanwhile, the Stochastic RSI readings at 71.52 and 83.10 indicate that XRP is leaning toward elevated levels within the oscillator range. While not deeply overbought, the gauge shows that former upside attempts are losing steam. A downward cross in this zone would align with the broader chart structure and signal increasing risk of extended downside if buyers fail to re-enter. Overall, XRP remains technically constrained by layered resistance at $2.16 and $2.38, while the $1.93 region operates as the primary support floor. Until the asset reclaims its mid-band and sustains a close above it, the indicators suggest that bearish pressure is still the dominant force. XRP 10X Bigger in Next Altcoin Season? Elsewhere, an analyst on X asserts that the next phase of the crypto market cycle, which he describes as a “super cycle,” is expected to be significantly larger than previous altcoin expansions. Citing historical patterns in the altcoin-to-Bitcoin ratio, the analyst highlights three marked cyclical phases, 2017, 2021, and a projected phase beginning around 2026.
According to the shared visual, the upcoming period, labeled “Altcoin Season III,” will eclipse earlier cycles in size and duration. He further emphasized XRP as the central narrative within this forecast, stating that while the broader crypto cycle will be substantial, the “real story” will revolve around XRP. In his commentary, the analyst claims that the anticipated 2026 cycle will not simply replicate 2021 but will be “10x bigger for XRP.”
Pepe June price prediction: Market outlook and key factors to watch
Pepe coin, one of the favorites among meme coins, saw strong growth in May but has since dropped from its May high of $0.000016 to around $0.000011 in June. What is PEPE? Pepe the Frog was first introduced in 2005 by Matt Furie in his Boy’s Club comic series. With his iconic catchphrase “Feels good man,” Pepe quickly became a viral internet meme. Fast forward to the 2021 crypto boom — Dogecoin’s rise brought meme coins into the spotlight, paving the way for Pepe coin. It quickly became the most well-known token inspired by the Pepe meme. The PEPE project made its official debut on X on April 4, 2023, and just 10 days later, it was live. It didn’t take long to catch fire — PEPE quickly shot up the ranks to become the third-largest meme coin by market cap, sitting just behind the giants: Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB). What’s going to shape the Pepe June price prediction? Is Pepe a good investment? PEPE price factors for June Meme coins like PEPE might not follow traditional market rules, but one thing’s clear — they live and die by hype, internet culture, and the strength of their communities. In June 2025, PEPE’s price continues to be driven by social media trends, influencer endorsements, and the ever-watchful eyes of its meme-loving fanbase. When excitement builds and attention floods in, the price tends to react fast — often with dramatic swings. While there’s little in the way of utility, the coin’s popularity and “fun factor” still attract traders hoping to catch the next wave. As always with meme coins, it’s high risk, high meme. What’s the current trend with Pepe’s price, and what’s the Pepe coin price prediction for the short term? Let’s check. Pepe crypto price prediction: general outlook Back in December 2024, Pepe saw a huge surge as the crypto market heated up and Bitcoin smashed through the $100,000 mark for the first time. Riding that wave, PEPE reached a new all-time high of $0.00002825. The hype didn’t last forever, though — its price cooled off not long after. But in May 2025, PEPE showed signs of life again, bouncing back to around $0.000016 and reminding investors it’s still in the game. As of June 6, 2025, Pepe is trading at $0.0000118, showing a 2.1% gain in the past 24 hours. Despite this short-term bump, the meme coin has fallen by 12% over the past week, based on data from crypto.news charts.
A few months back, Murad — a popular analyst on X — shared data showing that almost one-fifth of Pepe coin whales have never sold a single token. That’s a pretty strong signal that many big holders are in it for the long haul, likely betting on a future comeback or major price surge. This kind of conviction from early or large investors often boosts community confidence, hinting that despite short-term dips, there’s still belief in PEPE’s potential. What does the Pepe June price prediction look like according to analytical sites? Will Pepe go up or down in the short term? Pepe price prediction: June 2025 CoinCodex shared a negative short-term PEPE price prediction, suggesting the coin could fall to $0.000008399 by July 5. Despite this outlook, the site’s technical analysis remained neutral, with 13 indicators flashing bearish signals and 15 showing bullish ones. Wallet Investor was also pessimistic in its Pepe price forecast, predicting the average price could drop to $0.00000712 by the second half of June 2025. DigitalCoinPrice was a bit more optimistic with its PEPE expectations, predicting that the coin’s average price will likely remain close to its current value of $0.000011137 throughout June. Should you invest in Pepe? PEPE is an Ethereum-based meme token with some standout features, including a deflationary model, a redistribution system, and a tax-free policy. These elements aim to support price stability and boost its potential for long-term growth. That said, most Pepe projections for June 2025 lean negative. What happens next will largely depend on broader market conditions and how things unfold in the coming weeks.
Staked Ethereum hits all-time high as ETH tops $2.7K
The amount of Ethereum now staked is almost 30% of the current circulating supply, reaching a new record this week.
Staked Ethereum has clocked a new record as the asset’s price reclaimed a 12-day high amid major institutional accumulation. The amount of Ether ETH $2,693 staked on the Beacon Chain reached a record high of 34.65 million ETH on Sunday, eclipsing the previous high on Nov. 10, 2024. The amount of Ether staked has been relatively stable, above 33 million for the past year. However, it started to tick up again in June, according to the network explorer Beaconcha.in. The higher staking level indicates that more holders are not prepared to sell at current levels, preferring a yield from staking instead.
Almost 30% of supply staked A Dune Analytics dashboard confirmed the record figure, reporting that 34.8 million ETH was staked as of Monday, while Ultrasound.Money reports 34.7 million staked. The analytics platform also reports that the current amount staked is equivalent to 28.7% of the current circulating supply of Ether, which is 120.8 million, as issuance returned to inflationary in February. ETF staking coming soon? The milestone also comes as the industry anticipates the approval of spot Ether ETF staking by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Analysts have suggested that staked Ether ETFs could debut “within the next few weeks,” following a recent filing by ETF provider REX Shares that used “regulatory workarounds.” Meanwhile, BlackRock’s industry-leading iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) has been aggressively accumulating the asset with 23 consecutive trading days without an outflow, according to Farside Investors. ETH price at 2-week high The amount of Ethereum staked has surged 77% over the past two years despite the asset’s lackluster price performance, which has seen a gain of around 50% over the same period but nowhere near a new all-time high. However, ETH prices had gained more than 8% on the day to reclaim $2,700 on Tuesday, its highest price since May 29, almost a fortnight ago.
The $2,700 price zone has served as resistance four times over the past month, so this needs to be broken for momentum to continue.
Ethereum Prepares For A Parabolic Move – ETH/BTC Chart Signals Strong Bullish Setup
Ethereum has remained resilient over the past few weeks, holding firmly above key support levels despite a broader market pullback. While many altcoins have struggled to find direction, ETH continues to trade above the $2,500 zone — a level that has repeatedly served as a strong foundation during times of uncertainty. Now, all eyes are on the $2,800 mark, which stands as the critical resistance level that bulls must reclaim to confirm a breakout and reignite bullish momentum. The overall market remains in a wait-and-see mode, with volatility rising and macroeconomic risks clouding short-term confidence. But Ethereum’s structure remains intact, and price action continues to favor accumulation rather than breakdown. Top analyst Carl Runefelt recently shared a bullish outlook on Ethereum’s ETH/BTC pair, highlighting the formation of a textbook bullish pennant. According to his analysis, Ethereum is preparing for a parabolic move once it breaks out of this high-timeframe consolidation. A breakout on the ETH/BTC chart would likely signal altcoin strength across the board, with Ethereum leading the charge. Ethereum Eyes Breakout After Holding Critical Support Ethereum has seen a 14% retrace since the last week of May, but despite the pullback, it continues to hold firmly above the $2,400 support zone — a level that has acted as a floor during the recent correction. While market sentiment has been shaky, Ethereum’s ability to maintain this structure has analysts growing increasingly optimistic. The price action suggests consolidation rather than weakness, with bulls preparing for a potential breakout in the coming sessions. ETH remains down significantly from its yearly highs, but a recovery could be underway. The $2,800 resistance is now the critical barrier for a bullish continuation. Reclaiming that level would confirm a breakout from the current range and open the door to retesting the $3,000–$3,200 region. Some analysts argue that this recovery could mark the start of Ethereum catching up with Bitcoin’s lead, especially if it starts gaining strength in the ETH/BTC pair. Runefelt recently pointed to a bullish pennant forming on the ETH/BTC chart, suggesting that Ethereum may be on the verge of a parabolic move. The key level to watch is around 0.026 BTC. A confirmed breakout above this threshold could signal the start of altseason, as Ethereum tends to lead the way during major altcoin rotations.
For now, ETH is at a critical crossroads. Holding above $2,400 gives bulls a strong foundation, but follow-through is needed. A breakout in both USD and BTC pairs would validate the bullish case and likely trigger broader upside across the altcoin market. With momentum building and a technical setup aligning, Ethereum’s next move could shape the market direction well into the summer. ETH Consolidates Below Resistance As Bulls Defend $2,430 Support Ethereum is trading at $2,516 on the daily timeframe, consolidating just below key resistance at the 200-day simple moving average (SMA), currently at $2,663. After a strong rally in May, ETH has entered a sideways range and is now retesting the 34-day exponential moving average (EMA) at $2,431 — a critical level that previously acted as a springboard for the most recent push higher.
Despite several attempts, Ethereum has been unable to break above the $2,800 zone, forming a clear horizontal resistance capped by the 200-day SMA. This repeated rejection highlights growing selling pressure at the top of the range. However, the overall structure remains intact as long as ETH holds above $2,430. A daily close below this level could trigger further downside toward the 100-day SMA near $2,266. Volume has declined during this consolidation, suggesting a lack of conviction from both bulls and bears — a setup that typically precedes a breakout. If bulls can reclaim the 200-day SMA, momentum may quickly return, with $2,800 as the next critical breakout level. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Here is How Holding 1,000, 5,000, or 10,000 XRP Can be Worth by 2050
Investors holding 1,000, 5,000, or as much as 10,000 XRP could observe massive returns on their investments if XRP claims its bullish price targets by 2050. XRP Investors Accumulating Despite Turbulence Despite the struggles of the XRP price, most investors remain resilient. This optimism primarily comes from projections of a possible XRP rally to greater heights. Interestingly, investors with bags worth between 1,000 and 10,000 XRP have only increased over the past month despite the current market conditions. Specifically, wallets holding 1,000 to 5,000 XRP have increased to 537,839, an addition of 6,714 addresses since April 28.
Meanwhile, those holding from 5,000 to 10,000 XRP tokens have risen to 158,987, having increased by 2,310 within the month. Notably, investors holding 10,000 XRP are already among the top 5 rich list and would need to increase their balance by just 1,000 tokens to enter the top 4% rich list. The rise in the number of wallets indicates that investors are procuring these tokens at an increasing rate. At the current price of $2.13 per token, 1,000 XRP costs $2,130 to procure, 5,000 XRP are worth $10,650, while 10,000 XRP demands a capital of $21,300. Individuals accumulating these tokens expect their worth to increase. How Much 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000 XRP Will be Worth by 2050 As a result, The Crypto Basic recently assessed how much these investments would yield in the distant future, say 2050, about 25 years ago. We evaluated predictions from AI chatbots ChatGPT and Grok AI, as well as predictions from Telegaon. Specifically, ChatGPT predicts XRP to reach $25 by 2050, driven by institutional adoption and regulatory clarity. At this $50 price, 1,000 XRP would be worth $25,000, 5,000 XRP would grow in value to $125,000, while the worth of 10,000 XRP would reach $250,000.
Interestingly, Grok is more bullish, predicting XRP could hit $50 by 2050. Should this price target materialize, 1,000 XRP will grow to a worth of $5,000, while 5,000 XRP will be valued at $250,000. Meanwhile, those holding 10,000 XRP will eventually be sitting on $500,000, half a million dollars.
Perhaps the most bullish forecast came from analysts at crypto platform Telegaon. These analysts expect XRP to hit a maximum price of $285 by 2050. At this price, 1,000 XRP would be worth $285,000, 5,000 XRP would have a value of $1.425 million, and 10,000 XRP will grow to $2.85 million.
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Binance Reaches 275M Users, Adds 80M in Five Months
Binance is skyrocketing past 275 million users, fueling a global crypto revolution with blistering adoption rates, real-world utility, and dominance in digital financial infrastructure. 275 Million and Rising—Binance Solidifies Dominance in Explosive Digital Finance Boom Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced on June 2 that it has reached a major milestone in user growth, underscoring its accelerating global reach in the digital asset space. The platform reported that its community has expanded significantly in recent months, driven by demand in both established and emerging markets. In a statement, the company shared: Binance has hit a remarkable milestone of 275 million registered users worldwide. The pace of growth in 2024 alone has been substantial. “To put this explosive growth in perspective, Binance has gained 80 million new users since January 2024 alone — that’s roughly 156,000 signups every single day, or about 1.8 new users every second,” the company stated. Binance credited much of this momentum to expanding access in regions underserved by traditional financial systems. Unlike conventional platforms rooted in national currencies and legacy infrastructure, Binance has introduced a system built entirely around cryptocurrency, enabling broader participation in global finance. Beyond numbers, Binance emphasized how its services are being applied in everyday life. The company described how its payment product is reshaping crypto’s role: “This growth isn’t just passive; rather, it’s powering real-world utility. Binance Pay is gradually turning crypto from an investment into something far more practical: a tool for everyday life.” The platform recently integrated Binance Pay with Brazil’s national payment system Pix, allowing users to convert crypto to local currency for direct transactions. Framing the broader implications of its expansion, Binance concluded: As we race toward 300 million users, one thing is clear: the future of money is no longer a question of ‘if,’ but ‘how fast,’ with Binance leading the charge.
Key points: Bitcoin remains at risk of falling to $100,000, but the long-term picture remains intact.Focus shifts to select altcoins, which are on track to rise above their respective overhead resistance levels. Bitcoin BTCUSD is holding near the $105,000 level, but the failure of the bulls to sustain the bounce on June 3 suggests a lack of demand at higher levels. Analysts expect Bitcoin to fall to the psychologically crucial $100,000 level. Analyst Willy Woo cautioned that buying Bitcoin in six figures may not make sense in the short term, but it will possibly be “one of the best investments you'll see in your investment career” within the next 10 years.
Another bullish view came from Sygnum Bank. In its Monthly Investment Outlook, the bank’s analysts said that institutional adoption and the rise of Bitcoin acquisition vehicles had resulted in a 30% drop in Bitcoin’s liquid supply, which could create the “conditions for demand shocks and upside volatility.” Could Bitcoin plummet to $100,000, pulling altcoins lower? Let’s analyze the charts of the top 10 cryptocurrencies to find out. Bitcoin price prediction Bitcoin is witnessing a tough battle between the bulls and the bears near the 20-day exponential moving average ($105,347).
Buyers will gain the upper hand if they push and sustain the price above $106,800. That clears the path for a rally to the $109,588 to $111,980 overhead resistance zone. Sellers are expected to defend the zone with all their might because a break above it could launch the BTCUSDT pair toward $130,000. The bears will have to achieve a close below the $103,000 support to prevent an upside. The pair could then plunge to the vital support at $100,000. Ether price prediction Ether (ETH) bounced off the 20-day EMA ($2,528) on June 2, indicating that the sentiment remains positive and traders are buying on dips.
The bulls will try to strengthen their position by pushing the price above the $2,738 resistance. If they do that, the
ETHUSDT pair could rally to $3,000 and subsequently to $3,153. Time is running out for the bears. If they want to make a comeback, the sellers will have to fiercely defend the $2,738 resistance and pull the price below the 20-day EMA. That could sink the pair to $2,323. XRP price prediction XRP (XRP) has risen to the moving averages, where the bulls are expected to face selling from the bears.
If the price turns down sharply from the moving averages, the
XRPUSDT pair could descend to likely solid support at $2. A strong rebound off $2 suggests the range-bound action may continue for a while longer. Alternatively, if buyers propel the price above the moving averages, the pair could rally to the $2.65 overhead resistance. Sellers will defend the $2.65 level, but if the bulls prevail, the pair may jump to $3. BNB price prediction BNB (BNB) rose and closed above the 20-day EMA ($661) on June 1. Sellers tried to pull the price back below the 20-day EMA on June 3, but the bulls successfully defended the level.
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BNBUSDT pair could rally to $693, likely a significant challenge. If the bulls maintain the pressure and bulldoze their way through $693, the pair could skyrocket to $732 and eventually to $761. Contrarily, if the price turns down sharply from $693 and breaks below the 20-day EMA, it signals a possible range-bound action in the short term. The pair may swing between $634 and $693 for a few more days. Solana price prediction Buyers tried to push Solana (SOL) above the 20-day EMA ($163) on June 3, but the bears held their ground.
A minor positive in favor of the bulls is that they have not allowed the price to dip below the $153 support. The bulls will again try to thrust the price above the 20-day EMA, opening the gates for a rally to $185. On the other hand, if the price turns down from the 20-day EMA once again, it heightens the risk of a break below the $153 support. The SOLUSDT pair may decline to $140 and thereafter to $133. Dogecoin price prediction Dogecoin (DOGE) has been clinging to the 50-day simple moving average ($0.19), indicating a lack of aggressive selling at lower levels.
The bulls will try to push the price above the moving averages. If they manage to do that, the DOGEUSDT pair could rally to $0.23 and then to $0.26. Buyers must overcome the barrier at $0.26 to signal the start of a new up-move. Contrarily, if the price turns down sharply from the 20-day EMA ($0.20), it indicates that bears are active at higher levels. That increases the risk of a drop to the $0.16 to $0.14 support zone. Cardano price prediction Cardano (ADA) is taking support near $0.64, but the bulls have failed to push the price above the moving averages.
If the price turns down from the moving averages, the bears will try to sink the ADAUSDT pair below the $0.64 support. The pair could collapse to the crucial support at $0.50 if they can pull it off. Instead, if the price breaks above the moving averages, it signals buying at lower levels. The pair could reach the downtrend line, which is a critical level to watch out for. Buyers will have to thrust the price above the downtrend line to open the gates for a rally to $0.86 and later to $1.01. Sui price prediction Buyers could not push Sui (SUI) back above the 50-day SMA ($3.40) in the past few days, with traders selling on rallies.
The moving averages are on the verge of a bearish crossover, and the relative strength index (RSI) is in the negative territory, indicating an advantage to sellers. A break and close below $3.05 could sink the SUIUSDT pair to $2.86. This negative view will be invalidated in the near term if the bulls push the price above the moving averages. If they manage to do that, the pair could march toward the $3.90 to $4.25 overhead zone. Hyperliquid price prediction Buyers pushed Hyperliquid (HYPE) above the $35.73 overhead resistance on June 2, indicating solid buying on dips.
Sellers tried to pull the price back below $35.73 on June 3, but the bulls held their ground. Buyers will try to push the price above $40, challenging the stiff overhead resistance at $42.50. If the $42.50 level is scaled, the HYPE/USDT pair could soar to $50. The 20-day EMA ($32.33) is the crucial support to watch out for on the downside. A break and close below the 20-day EMA will be the first sign of profit-booking by the short-term buyers. The pair could slide to $30.59 and then to $28.50. Chainlink price prediction Chainlink (LINK) turned up from the $13.20 support on May 31, but the buyers continue to face selling near the resistance line of the descending channel pattern.
The 20-day EMA ($14.90) has started to turn down, and the RSI is in the negative zone, indicating that bears have a slight edge. Buyers will have to pierce the resistance line to seize control. The LINKUSDT pair could then climb to $18, where the bears are expected to mount a strong defense. Sellers are likely to have other plans. They will try to pull the price below the $13.20 support. If they do that, the pair may extend its stay inside the channel for some more time. This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.
PEPE Eyes 500% Move In Pre-Breakout Retest, Can It Outperform Dogecoin?
PEPE Coin, like the rest of the meme coin market, has struggled recently as the Bitcoin price retraced from its all-time high levels. This has put a strain on the market since the likes of Dogecoin have been unable to put in any notable gains during this time. However, with the month of June moving into full swing, there seems to be a turn in the tide, and meme coins are looking to ride out this wave. Analyst Calls Out Bullish PEPE Formation Crypto analyst Crypto Patel on the X (formerly Twitter) platform has called out PEPE as one of the coins that is showing bullish tendencies right now. This stems from the fact that the meme coin continues to hold strong even in the face of bearish pressure, and what’s more is that it has been able to maintain major support during this time. As the crypto analyst explains, the PEPE price is still holding above trendline support at $0.0000091 to $0.0000112. This not only serves as major support but is also an accumulation zone for the meme coin. Thus, a continuous hold at this level suggests that bulls are still in control of the altcoin’s price. Since the PEPE price has already seen a small breakout above the $0.000012 level, it suggests that accumulation is ending and a breakout retest is being staged right now. If this breakout retest is successful, then the next stop for the meme coin would be a full-on rally that could take it toward new all-time highs.
Currently, PEPE is sitting approximately 56% below its $0.00002825 all-time high reached in December 2024. However, this might not be the case for long, as the crypto analyst says the first target in a breakout is the $0.000025 level. This puts the meme coin a mere 20% away from a new all-time high when reached. Then further targets are placed at $0.000035, and then $0.000055, which would be a full-on 500% rally from current levels if this target is reached. Can It Outperform Dogecoin? After moving into the limelight, PEPE has been fondly referred to as the next Dogecoin due to its ability to stage massive rallies akin to Dogecoin back in 2021. Given its lower market cap as well, the former has been expected to outperform the latter as the market winds back into bullish territory. However, this does not mean that there are no gains to be had with Dogecoin, according to crypto analysts. One analyst, Coin Mastermind, has revealed an important formation in the Dogecoin price chart that could trigger a rally, and this is the round bottom support line.
The round bottom support line has appeared on the monthly Dogecoin price chart, suggesting that the meme coin is at a pivotal level. From here, a bounce to reclaim a strong hold above $0.2 could stir a major rally. But a rejection back down below $0.18 could be a crash indicator.
Binance cracks down on bot activity in Alpha token program
Binance is cracking down on bot abuse in its Alpha Points early-access program after detecting coordinated bot farming activity.
Binance has identified and moved to restrict the use of bots exploiting Alpha, its early-access token distribution system, the exchange said on June 4. In a post, Binance said it had “recently detected certain groups using bots to participate in Alpha activities, which undermines the fairness of the Binance Alpha Points program.” It added that it had taken measures to halt the activity. “We have upgraded our risk control systems to enhance the detection and handling of such behavior,“ the exchange said. Binance said any use of bots will be treated as a violation by the exchange. The company also said that it “reserves the right to revoke the Binance Alpha Points eligibility of accounts involved in such activities and may impose further restrictions where necessary.” Binance had not responded to Cointelegraph’s request for comment at the time of publication. What is Binance Alpha? Binance Alpha is an early-access hub inside Binance Wallet where users can discover vetted, early-stage Web3 projects, buy “Alpha” tokens before potential exchange listings and collect Alpha Points. Those are points in a scoring system based on wallet balances and trading activity that determine eligibility for token-generation events and airdrops. The program has become a major driver of BNB Chain activity. According to reports from May, over 71% of Alpha tokens were launched on BNB Chain, and the network has seen more than 1 million new addresses per day and surging weekly volumes. This is not the first time the exchange has stepped up enforcement on the service. In early May, Binance announced that its Alpha platform had implemented a new comprehensive token review framework to remove tokens that don’t meet specific quantitative and qualitative criteria. Binance Alpha “killing airdrops” The service attracted its fair share of criticism, with some accusing it of “killing airdrops” with its arrangements. Some users also raised concerns about it hindering early community building through testnet usage.
An airdrop is a marketing and distribution method in which a cryptocurrency project distributes free tokens to holders of an existing cryptocurrency (or to users who meet specific criteria) to raise awareness, reward early supporters or decentralize token ownership. Recipients typically receive tokens directly into their wallets at no cost, often based on past holdings, onchain activity or participation in promotional tasks. Giving away digital assets is a surefire way to attract attention. For this reason, airdrops are also often at the center of scam tactics where bad actors exploit the hype, draining wallets through fake campaigns. #Blackchainpayment #cryptocurreny #business #bot #BinanceAlphaAlert।
Pepe Vs. Pi Coin: Memecoin Market Cap Battle Unfolds
Pepe (PEPE) and Pi Coin (Pi Network/PI) are battling it out for the 33rd spot among the top projects by market cap. The frog-themed memecoin is currently the 33rd largest crypto by market cap, with a valuation of $4.92 billion. PI follows closely behind with a market cap of $4.65 billion. PI could overtake the memecoin at any moment. Both Memecoins Dip Amid Market Volatility PEPE and Pi Coin have both faced sub#stantial price corrections amid a market-wide volatility period. Both assets have fallen by more than 18% over the previous week. The frog-themed memecoin has gained 1.3% in the last 24 hours. PI, on the other hand, has rallied by just 0.8% in the same time frame.
The cryptocurrency market faced a substantial price rally last month. Bitcoin (BTC) climbed to a new peak of $111,814 on May 22. PEPE and PI briefly followed BTC’s trajectory. The original crypto has since fallen to the $104,000 price level. The latest market dip came after US-China trade talks were stalled. Many investors anticipate further volatility over the coming days. Memecoins like PEPE may face further volatility due to their speculative nature. Will Pi Coin Overtake PEPE? Both assets are separated by a valuation of just around $27 million. Neither assets have a lot of utility. Their value comes from online speculation. PEPE has had incredible success since its launch in April 2023. The project’s success could be due to the popularity of the Pepe the Frog meme. PI witnessed a rapid surge in price and fame in the early months of 2025. The asset climbed to an all-time high of $2.99 in late February while the larger market was facing a correction. It is difficult to say whether PI will overtake the frog-themed memecoin in the coming weeks. PEPE may generate steam and pull away. PI, on the other hand, may also rally and overtake the green memecoin fairly quickly. Which comes out on top is yet to be seen.