Ethereum (ETH) price experienced a similar volatility to Bitcoin (BTC) in the past 24 hours, following the feud between Elon Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump. The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $300 billion and a 24-hour average trading volume of about $18.5 billion, rebounded from a crucial support level of around $2,407 in the past 24 hours to trade about $2,478 on Friday, during the late North American trading session.
However, the recent crypto rebound has triggered fears of a potential dead cat bounce. Moreover, the feud between Trump and Musk may continue to divide the crypto market.
BlackRock Leads in Ethereum Accumulation
According to on-chain data analysis, BlackRock has gradually shifted its focus from Bitcoin to Ether in the past few days. In the past week, BlackRock’s ETHA recorded a net cash inflow of over $492 million to currently hold about $4.84 billion in cumulative net cash inflow at the time of this writing.
The gradual crypto cash rotation from Bitcoin to Ethereum has fueled the narrative of the much-anticipated altseason 2025. Moreover, the ETH/BTC pair has been dropping for the past few years until recently, signaling a major shift by institutional investors to the altcoin market.
What Next for ETH Price?
Since breaking out of an established falling trendline in the first quarter, the ETh price has been forming a rising trend characterized by higher highs and higher lows in the lower timeframes. The altcoin has, however, been consolidating in a tight range between $2,400 and $2,679 in the past few weeks.
From a technical analysis perspective, Ether’s price is well positioned to rally above $3k if the buyers manage to push the altcoin above $2,679 in the coming weeks. However, a consistent close below $2.4k will signal further short-term bearish sentiment towards $2.2k.
The Pi Network community is eagerly awaiting Pi Day, which will mark the sixth anniversary of the project. However, even as anticipation builds within the community over the impact that this day will have on Pi coin price, several concerns remain that could impact token holders. This article explores the four things that Pi Network token holders need to worry about on this pivotal date.
Things Pi Network Token Holders Should Worry About on Pi Day
Pi Day is an event that is celebrated on March 14 every year and will coincide with the project’s sixth anniversary. During this event, Pi Network token holders are awaiting a flurry of announcements that could spike the level of market interest in the altcoin.
Pi Coin has made waves since its launch, with its market cap surging to more than $11 billion. Top exchanges like OKX and Bitget have listed Pi Coin. There has also been notable Pi Coin adoption from a top US real estate company.
Pi Day is set to unlock another stage for the project. This day is also the deadline for mainnet migration. There is also anticipation that a major exchange might list Pi Network token on this day.
Nevertheless, despite the buzz surrounding this day, Pi Coin holders should remain concerned about the following:
KYC and Mainnet Deadline Migration
The Pi Network migration deadline is on Pi Day 2025. This migration will transfer Pi token holders and users from the testnet to the official blockchain that launched last month. Users can only migrate their tokens if they complete Know Your Customer (KYC) verification.
Pi Network has set the deadline for migration on March 14, 2025. It has also stated that there will be no extensions to this deadline. Those who fail to complete KYC and the migration will end up losing most of their Pi tokens.
Pi Network Migration Deadline
The possibility of losing Pi Coins if one misses the migration deadline should concern token holders. Moreover, given the gains that the Pi Network token could see during this event, losing these coins could lead to major losses.
Concerns About Decentralization
Pi Network token holders should also be concerned about the level of decentralization on the project. Pi Coin has a maximum supply of 100 billion tokens. Meanwhile, data from PiScan shows that 62 billion tokens are held by six wallets belonging to the core team.
Pi Coin Core Team Wallets
Besides the supply distribution, the Pi Network has 2 active validators globally and only 17 active nodes. This is a significantly small number compared to decentralized networks like Bitcoin and Ethereum, which have thousands of active nodes and validators that guarantee decentralization.
Pi Network Nodes
Such concerns could weigh on the Pi Network price after Pi Day. It may also hinder broader adoption, and impact investor confidence.
Delayed Listing on Top Exchanges
The Pi Network community is optimistic about Binance listing Pi Coin. Some anticipate that the listing could happen on Pi Day after the mainnet migration and users meet KYC requirements.
Nevertheless, Binance has yet to confirm the listing. Coinbase has also not revealed plans to list this token despite Pi Coin gaining swift adoption in the US. If Pi Network token is not listed on another major exchange on Pi Day, it could slow the momentum and reduce investor confidence.
Pi Network Price Shows Slow Momentum
Pi Network price today is $1.68 with a marginal drop of 1.7% in 24 hours. The RSI is at 55, which is close to neutral levels, indicating that buying activity has slowed. The CMF indicator has also tipped south, which is a sign of Pi Coin price weakness as buying pressure fades.
The lack of significant buying pressure around the Pi Network token despite the hype around Pi Day is concerning. If this momentum continues, the price could slip to the 23.6% Fibonacci level of $1.36. Conversely, if buying pressure surges and reverses the trend, Pi Coin could touch the 123.6% Fib level of $1.93.
PI/USDT: 2-hour Chart
Bottom Line
The Pi Network token is poised for price volatility on Pi Day. While a flurry of announcements could spark gains, Pi Coin holders should still take note of factors like the mainnet migration. Concerns about decentralization and failure of being listed on other top exchanges may affect the price performance.
In a recent development, North Korea has flipped Bhutan and El Salvador in crypto holdings, becoming the fourth largest Bitcoin holder. Reflecting on the development, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) sparked speculations about North Korea’s Bitcoin reserve plans.
Significantly, North Korea’s ascend in Bitcoin holdings follows the notorious Lazarus Group’s Bybit hack. Though the hackers stole $1.4 billion in ETH, the latest reports reveal that the group converted most of the stolen funds to BTC.
CZ Teases North Korea’s Bitcoin Reserve Plans
As North Korea has become the fourth largest country in terms of Bitcoin holdings, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao hints at the country’s potential Bitcoin reserve adoption. In a playful manner, CZ shared an X post, commenting, “Different ways to build a strategic crypto reserve.”
Notably, the addition of an emoji of hysterical laughter in his post could convey his extreme surprise at the development. He humorously suggests that North Korea’s BTC accumulation is an unconventional yet effective way to build a strategic Bitcoin reserve. This could also imply the irony that a country like North Korea, often viewed as isolated, is actively building a significant Bitcoin reserve.
North Korea Accumulates Bitcoin: What Does It Mean?
According to Arkham Intelligence, Lazarus Group, the notorious hackers of North Korea, currently holds a total of 13,518 BTC. As of Bitcoin’s current price of $83,263, North Korea’s BTC holding is valued at a staggering $1.13 billion.
Notably, the US is the largest holder of Bitcoin with a total of 198,109 BTC ($16.47 billion). Closely following are China and the United Kingdom, boasting 195,000 BTC (16.18 billion) and 61,245 BTC ($5.1 billion), respectively.
Previously, El Salvador and Bhutan secured the fourth and fifth positions with Bitcoin holdings of 10,634 BTC ($886 million) and 6,118 BTC ($509.5 million), respectively. Following the $1.4 billion Bybit hack, North Korea jumped to the fourth place, overtaking Bhutan and El Salvador. Despite reportedly rising to third place, North Korea’s cryptocurrency holdings actually rank fourth, trailing behind those of the United States, China, and the United Kingdom.
This has sparked speculations of North Korea’s potential Bitcoin reserve strategy, further fueled by Changpeng Zhao’s comments.
Is North Korea Embracing Bitcoin Reserve?
Surprisingly, the coincidence in North Korea’s rise in BTC holdings and the US’ Bitcoin reserve adoption has raised speculations. The cryptocurrency community is puzzled as to why the Lazarus Group chose to convert the pilfered funds into BTC. Meanwhile, Changpeng Zhao’s comments intensified anticipations of North Korea’s possible Bitcoin reserve adoption.
Meanwhile, the Bank of Korea rejected the idea of adopting the Bitcoin reserve in opposition to South Korea lawmakers’ proposal. The BoK stated, “In the case of cryptocurrency market instability, transaction costs to cash out Bitcoins could rise drastically.”
Layer-1 (L1) coin Cardano has recorded a 10% gain over the past week, positioning itself for an extended rally.
The altcoin is now trading close to its 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), a key technical level that, if breached, could validate the ongoing rally and open the door to fresh highs.
ADA Approaches Key Breakout Zone Amid Surge in Buying Pressure
ADA currently trades near its 20-day EMA and is poised to climb above it. This key moving average measures an asset’s average price over the past 20 trading days, giving more weight to recent prices.
When an asset is about to rally above its 20-day EMA, it signals a shift in short-term momentum from bearish to bullish. This crossover signals that ADA buying pressure is increasing and confirms that the asset has entered an upward trend.
ADA’s successful break above the 20-day EMA would signal renewed momentum and act as a dynamic support level for the coin’s price, giving buyers more control.
On-chain metrics further support the bullish outlook. According to Santiment, ADA’s Network Realized Profit/Loss (NPL) has turned negative, indicating that most holders are currently at a loss.
Historically, this discourages selling pressure as traders are less willing to part with their assets at a loss. This behavior encourages longer holding periods, which in turn tightens supply and can drive up ADA’s price in the short term.
Cardano Bulls in Control
On the ADA/USD one-day chart, the coin’s positive Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) reinforces this bullish outlook. At press time, this indicator, which measures how money flows into and out of an asset, is at 0.04.
A positive CMF reading like this indicates that buying pressure outweighs selling pressure. It reflects strong capital inflows into ADA, suggesting that its investors are accumulating rather than offloading their positions. ADA could extend its rally and climb to $0.70 if this trend persists.
