The Ethereum-to-Bitcoin ratio has fallen to its lowest level in five years after a dismal Ethereum price performance. As investors try to wrap their heads around the grim metric, Taproot Wizards co-founder Eric Wall has explained the reason behind the steep drop.
Eric Wall Highlights Reasons For ETH/BTC Ratio Collapse
Taproot Wizards co-founder Eric Wall has identified a raft of reasons behind the decline of the ETH/BTC ratio in 2025. The cryptocurrency expert revealed the factors behind the falling ETH/BTC ratio in an X post, hinging the bulk of the blame on Ethereum’s recent price performance.
The ETH/BTC ratio slumped to a five-year low after Ethereum bucked the trend of following Bitcoin on a rally after the halving event. While Bitcoin price rose to cross the $100K mark, Ethereum price has tumbled below $2,000 to reach lows of $1,400.
For Wall, one factor affecting the ETH/BTC ratio appears to be Ethereum’s position in a competitive landscape. Since its launch, several blockchains have cropped up to snag market share from the largest altcoin, offering cheaper fees and faster processing times.
The cryptocurrency expert argues that the absence of a Saylor-like buyer for ETH is playing its role in the decline of the ETH/BTC ratio. Michael Saylor’s BTC purchases have contributed to the asset’s performance, but Wall argues that Ethereum does not have a consistent buyer.
Wall adds that Bitcoin and gold have evolved into wartime assets in the current macroeconomic climate, while ETH is considered a “peacetime asset.” Gold has surged to new highs, sparking optimism that Bitcoin will follow in the same path for a similar rally, while the Ethereum price continues its unimpressive run.
The Merge Is Not Responsible For The Ratio Decline
Eric Wall notes that Ethereum’s Merge event is not responsible for the ETH/BTC slump, contrary to popular sentiment. Ethereum migrated from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake in 2022, with the ETH/BTC ratio tanking since the Merge.
“The ETHBTC ratio did not go down because of The Merge,” said Eric Wall.
However, pseudonymous cryptocurrency analyst Beanie argues that the Merge is the primary reason for the price decline. Rebuffing the speculation, Wall opines that Ethereum’s layer 2 tokens triggered network fragmentation after botching the “asset value capture narrative,” affecting the ETH/BTC ratio.
“Ethereum also stagnated into a depressingly small number of defi primitives relative to what past expectations were,” added Wall.
Ethereum is flashing signs of brilliance after ETH trading volume spiked to $17.5 billion in less than a day. ETH prices are exchanging hands at nearly 1,800 after an impressive 12% rally that saw it outperform SOL and XRP
Following weeks of hype in the run-up to the airdrop and the associated centralized exchange (CEX) listings, sentiment indicators for Zora tokens have dropped, suggesting this was a short-term trend.
Zora marked the advent of content coins, a controversial trend that bore the support of Base creator Jesse Powell.
Zora Token Sentiment Drops Post-Airdrop: Was It Just Hype?
According to data on CoinGecko, the ZORA token price is down by 11.5% in the last 24 hours. As of this writing, it was trading for $0.01244.
According to data on LunarCrash, engagement and mentions have dwindled since April 23, when the Zora airdrop happened.
Specifically, engagement is down by 98%, from over 12.2 million to around 142,000 as of this writing. Meanwhile, Zora mentions are down 58% since April 23. Further, creators on the Zora app have reduced by 57.6% since April 23, whereas sentiment is down by a modest 6%.
Meanwhile, data on SimilarWeb shows platform traffic on Zora.co has dropped from 500,000 to 300,000 over the past three months. Data on Dune also indicates that users on the Zora Network have decreased by 90% since the peak in early April 2024.
A look at the “Coin It” indicator reveals the same sentiment, showing a sharp decline in the frequency of Jesse Pollak’s phrase “coin this” or “coin it” on social media. After peaking at 15 mentions on April 15, this metric is down to 1 after the Zora airdrop. This suggests a decline in engagement with content coins post-airdrop.
Jesse Pollak admitted in a thread that he had received feedback about being too aggressive in communication earlier, leading to some missteps in messaging. He said he has since adjusted by slowing things down.
“…I got feedback on being too loud, and to be direct I made some mistakes in my messaging, so I’ve taken that feedback and slowed down,” Pollak stated.
Nevertheless, this decision does not mean he stopped believing in content coins and on-chain social platforms like Zora. Pollak is committed to helping builders push boundaries on Base toward realizing on-chain’s full potential.
In a recent interview with BeInCrypto, Pollak distinguished between meme coins and content coins. He emphasized the latter’s potential to empower creators without reliance on speculative communities.
Pollak also articulated Base’s vision to expand the on-chain creator ecosystem. To do this, they would foster virality and creativity while lowering the barrier for non-crypto users to engage with blockchain technology.
“We’re working to bring a billion people on-chain, and we know we can’t do that alone. I have a lot of respect for the Solana team – they have done a lot to onboard people into crypto, and I’m glad to see that. We’re looking to grow the pie, not just compete for the existing pie. And we see content coins on Base as one way to grow that pie,” Pollack told BeInCrypto.
However, the charts above imply a potential lack of sustained interest, aligning with criticisms questioning the long-term viability of such experiments on platforms like Zora.
The Shiba Inu community has something new to cheer about. As the Shiba Inu team has just rolled out a massive update for Shibarium, the blockchain behind the popular SHIB token. This isn’t just a small tweak—it’s a complete transformation that promises to make life easier for SHIB fans and crypto users everywhere.
Let’s see what this major upgrade its all about!
Shiba Inu New Tool – DeFi Upgrade –
In a recent X post, Shiba Inu’s marketing lead Lucie announced that the new upgrade has completely changed how people can earn, trade, and burn their SHIB tokens.
So, what’s new? First, there’s a fresh DeFi toolkit. This toolkit makes it easier for users to earn, trade, and burn SHIB and other tokens right inside Shibarium, no need to jump between different platforms anymore.
The toolkit also features new precision liquidity pools. These let users choose the exact price range for providing liquidity, so they can earn better rewards and make smarter moves in the crypto market.
Live Burns Now Part of the Flow
One of the most exciting features of this update is its impact on the SHIB burn mechanism. Before, SHIB burns depended on separate transactions.
But now, any activity on Shibarium like swapping, adding liquidity, or using other tools, will trigger live burns. This means SHIB and other tokens are now being burned in real time.
Lucie said that these burns are now part of the daily flow, which could help reduce the supply of SHIB over time.
Impact On Shib Price
Despite these big upgrade, the daily SHIB burn numbers are still in the red for now. In the last day, the total amount of SHIB burned was about 10.4 million tokens. Three transactions handled this, with one giant burn of over 10 million SHIB tokens alone.
As of now, SHIB’s price is trading around $0.00001266, reflecting a ssligh rise seeing the ast 24 hours with a market cap of $7.46 billion.
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The Shiba Inu community has something new to cheer about. As the Shiba Inu team has just rolled out a massive update for Shibarium, the blockchain behind the popular SHIB token. This isn’t just a small tweak—it’s a complete transformation that promises to make life easier for SHIB fans and crypto users everywhere. Let’s see …
Since the Pi Network mainnet launched on February 20, it has made headlines for its ambitious goals. Yet, it has also faced substantial criticism. The underwhelming price performance and lack of DApps, among other issues, have raised questions about Pi Network’s ability to meet the expectations of its reported 60 million users, referred to as Pioneers.
Below are five key areas of underperformance that emerged as focal points for observers in early 2025.
1. Pi Network’s Lack of Binance Listing
Pi Network’s community has been vocal in its push for a listing on major exchanges like Binance. In fact, 86% of participants voted to list Pi Coin (PI) in a February community vote.
Despite this show of support, Binance has not listed PI. On May 15, the exchange posted its logo on X (formerly Twitter) featuring several mathematical symbols, including π. The post sparked speculation among Pioneers, but no official listing announcement followed.
The absence of a listing has led to renewed scrutiny over Pi Network’s credibility. Notably, Binance applies a rigorous evaluation process before listing any asset.
The exchange considers user adoption, business model viability, relevance, tokenomics, technical security, team background, and compliance with regulatory standards. The decision not to list Pi Coin may indicate that the project has yet to meet one or more of these critical benchmarks.
“I now better understand why Pi is not listed on major exchanges such as Binance and Coinbase. It is likely that the Pi Core Team has not been transparent enough about the locking and burning mechanism involving the billions of Pi coins currently owned by the PCT,” Pioneer Dr. Altcoin posted on March 22.
Coinbase, another top exchange, has also refrained from listing Pi. This has further fueled disappointment among Pioneers about the token’s potential for mainstream adoption. Nonetheless, Pi Coin remains available for trading on HTX, Bitget, MEXC, and OKX.
2. Pi Coin Price Fails to Meet Expectations
Pioneers have been actively mining Pi Coin for around six years, anticipating major gains. Yet, its price was a major letdown for many. At launch, Pi Coin was listed on OKX with a floor price of just $2. This was way below its IOU trading value.
The underwhelming debut worsened as PI dipped below the $1 mark shortly after listing. Although the token rebounded to an all-time high of $3 in late February, the rally was short-lived. PI soon resumed its downtrend, falling below $1 again by late March.
Last week, the level was briefly reclaimed as support. Yet once more, PI failed to hold above it. These declines came despite some bullish catalysts.
The launch of the Pi Ventures Fund was followed by a sharp price drop rather than a recovery. Additionally, Pi Network founder Nicolas Kokkalis made a rare public appearance at Consensus 2025 on May 16.
Many hoped it would restore investor confidence. Instead, the token plunged. BeInCrypto data showed that PI dipped 42.6% over the past week. At press time, Pi Coin’s price was $0.7, down 3.1% over the past day.
While the official announcement outlines a funding pool of up to $100 million, Pi Network Foundation retains full discretion over the deployment of these funds.
“The Pi Foundation is not obligated to invest the entire $100 million, based on the quality of applicants and number of startups accepted into the initiative,” the blog read.
The initiative also allows for phased investments over time. Additionally, the Foundation can discontinue funding at any stage. This condition has not been well received by some in the community, who expected more immediate and guaranteed support for ecosystem development.
“The $100M promise investment will discontinue from time to time if they don’t see any investors coming or having no impact at all LOL,” a user wrote.
4. Pi Network’s Missing Decentralized Apps (dApps)
The concerns extend beyond the fund’s stability. Dr. Altcoin alleged that the team is using the fund to build DApps that should have already been completed.
He explained that one of Pi Network’s mainnet launch conditions was deploying 100 live dApps. As of May 2025, this promise remains unfulfilled, with most dApps still missing from the ecosystem.
“After 6 years of waiting, why isnt anyone asking the real question: Where are the 100 Dapps we were promised?” the analyst stated.
The shortfall has left many in the community questioning the network’s readiness and ability to support a functional ecosystem.
5. Pi Network’s Roadmap Issues
Another major concern is the lack of transparency. Pi Network unveiled a three-phase roadmap for its mainnet migration in April 2025, but the absence of specific timelines has frustrated users.
A report from BeInCrypto highlighted the community’s backlash, emphasizing that the roadmap did not include estimated dates or an audit process to address discrepancies in historical mining data. This has further deepened distrust in the project’s leadership.
That’s not all. Other issues, such as delays in KYC and challenges in migrating tokens to the Pi Network mainnet, have also been prevalent.
Thus, Pi Network’s first three months post-launch have been marked by unmet expectations and growing disillusionment among its Pioneers. As the network navigates these setbacks, its ability to deliver on its ambitious vision will be critical to restoring confidence in the months ahead.
