Pi Network price remains in a clear downtrend following its initial listing gains on small exchanges. The struggle to secure a top-tier exchange listing has dropped the price of PI Coin by 80% in 69 days. Despite the crash, the future outlook witnesses a spark as Michael Saylor remarks a bright Bitcoin market cap target of $200 trillion.
Such a bullish viewpoint projects a strong possibility of a phoenix-like rise for projects like PI Network. So, how high will the price surge of the PI Coin price if Bitcoin hits a $200 trillion valuation?
Pi Network Price Implication if Bitcoin Market Cap Hits Saylor’s Target of $200T
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, ponders the possibility of Bitcoin achieving a $200 trillion market cap by 2045. This will position Bitcoin as a global settlement layer after a 100x increase from the current market cap of almost $2 trillion.
Based on PIScan, the current market cap of PI Network is $4.09 billion, securing a spot in the top 30 cryptocurrencies. If PI Network witnesses similar 100-fold growth, the bullish case targets a $409 billion valuation. This will pump the current price of PI Coin from $0.581 to $58.10.
If PI maintains its current market cap of $4.09 billion, a 100-fold increase in Bitcoin’s market cap could proportionally elevate PI’s market cap to $409 billion. With the circulating supply remaining constant, this would translate to a PI price of approximately $58.10.
An even more optimistic PI Network price prediction surfaces if it could reclaim its all-time high $13.4 billion valuation. In such a case, PI Network will reach a $1.34 trillion valuation and a $190 market price. This surpasses the current Ethereum valuation and is $600 million shy of the current Bitcoin market cap.
Such a mammoth rise in Bitcoin will impact the entire cryptocurrency market, as historically, BTC price jumps relate to altcoin market rises. Hence, in such a scenario, top altcoins other than PI Coin would witness a similar move.
Other Factors That May Affect Pi Coin Price In Near-Term
The key hurdle for PI Network to reinstate a positive trend remains the top-tier exchange listing, like Binance. Facing rejections due to its minimal utility, network upgrades and increased liquidity could open the gates to major listing gains.
Recently, Banxa, a payment platform, secured PI Network’s KYB approval, bringing PI Coin exposure to its users globally. This will boost the liquidity and bring real-world utility, increasing its listing chances.
Elsewhere, PI Network provides another real-world solution to Cube Motors, a well-known Florida car dealership. In a partnership with Pi Coin, the dealership will now accept Pi Coins as a legitimate payment for vehicles.
The PI Network utility expanded to real estate earlier this year. Zito Realty LLC, a Florida-based real estate firm, now accepts Pi Coin as a form of payment for property transactions.
Conclusion
In conclusion, if Saylor’s promising target of a $200 trillion valuation becomes a reality, altcoins like PI Network will skyrocket. Estimated valuations from $409 billion to $1.34 trillion could witness a price surge between $0.58 and $190.
Big news coming out of the SEC vs. Ripple case—it’s officially over! Last week, the SEC dropped its appeal, and now a final resolution has been reached. Ripple will pay a $50 million fine and it has also agreed to drop its cross-appeal, and the judge’s earlier injunction will be lifted.
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, shared the following update: Last week, the SEC agreed to drop its appeal without conditions. Ripple has now agreed to drop its cross-appeal. The SEC will keep $50M of the $125M fine (already in an interest-bearing escrow in cash), with the balance returned to Ripple.”
“The agency will also ask the Court to lift the standard injunction that was imposed earlier at the SEC’s request. All subject to Commission vote, drafting of final documents and usual court processes,” he added.
While this marks a legal victory for Ripple, the XRP price has failed to react to the news. Despite the settlement and legal win, XRP remains stuck below the $2.50 mark.
XRP Price Analysis: Rally When?
Looking at XRP’s price action, the chart still shows signs of a larger bearish divergence. On the 3-day time frame, this divergence remains active, hinting at a lack of strong momentum either way.
The price is mostly bouncing sideways, trading between key support and resistance levels. According to analyst Josh of Crypto World, in the short term, XRP is bouncing between support levels ranging from $2.24 to $2.30 and $1.95 to $2.05, with recent support found at $2.36. As for resistance, the price faces short-term resistance at $2.56, with higher resistance levels between $2.65 to $2.80, and around $3.
Crypto analyst Steph is Crypto also shared a chart showing a very bullish future for XRP– a breakout from a multi-year bull flag pattern.
I don’t even want to give you this #XRP price target
At the moment, XRP’s price is lacking momentum in either direction. It’s neither overly bullish nor bearish and remains relatively neutral in the short term.
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Big news coming out of the SEC vs. Ripple case—it’s officially over! Last week, the SEC dropped its appeal, and now a final resolution has been reached. Ripple will pay a $50 million fine and it has also agreed to drop its cross-appeal, and the judge’s earlier injunction will be lifted. Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, …
BeInCrypto had the opportunity to sit down with Laura K. Inamedinova, Chief Ecosystem Officer at Gate.io, during the Next Block Expo, The Blockchain Festival of Europe 2025. As one of the leading figures in the Web3 and crypto space, Laura shared her insights on the current state of the venture capital industry, its challenges, and the exciting opportunities emerging in 2025.
In this interview, Laura discusses the factors that are shaping the future of Web3 venture capital, the potential for stablecoins and real-world asset tokenization, and how global regulatory advancements are paving the way for more institutional involvement in the sector. Her expertise offers valuable guidance for anyone looking to understand the next phase of crypto and blockchain development.
The Resurgence of Web3 Venture Capital: Key Drivers for 2025
BeInCrypto (BIC): Given the challenging VC landscape in 2024, what factors do you believe will drive a potential resurgence in Web3 venture capital activity in 2025?
Laura K. Inamedinova (LKI): After a tough 2024, I think we’re finally seeing the pieces fall into place for a strong Web3 VC comeback in 2025. Regulations are becoming clearer; the US is dropping major lawsuits like Ripple, and Trump announced a $17 billion crypto reserve.
That shift alone has already brought results: we saw $861 million in crypto VC deals just in Q1, which is a clear sign of renewed confidence. What’s also fueling the comeback is global capital.
For example, Gate Ventures launched a $100 million fund with UAE last year, and Abu Dhabi invested $2 billion into Binance, positioning the region as a new hotspot for Web3 investment. Overall, Web3 venture capital activity is shifting back to the early stage. In 2024, 85% of VC deals were seed or Series A, backing infrastructure-first projects like modular chains like Celestia and Move-based networks like Movement Labs.
Institutional Involvement and Regulatory Advancements Shaping Investment Strategies
BIC: Last year marked the rise of institutional involvement in Web3 and regulatory advancements for the industry. How do you see these factors influencing your investment strategy in the coming year?
LKI: This has been a cycle of contrasts. Retail chased hype-driven meme coins, while institutions played it safe, focusing on stablecoins and tokenized assets.
Regulatory clarity is now reinforcing that shift: MiCA in Europe and new US frameworks under the Trump administration are making yield-bearing stablecoins and risk-adjusted RWAs like tokenized treasuries more attractive. In a high-interest-rate environment, these assets offer stable returns – a much safer bet for serious investors.
Our investment thesis aligns with this institutional trend, focusing on RWA tokenization platforms and stablecoin ecosystems. By backing the infrastructure that enables compliant, scalable adoption, we position ourselves at the core of crypto’s institutional evolution.
Consumer-Oriented Solutions in Web3
BIC: Which areas of Web3 (e.g., NFTs, DeFi, DAOs, etc.) do you believe will maintain its momentum into 2025, and why?
LKI: To predict the next big narratives, we need to understand what’s holding the market back today. Most projects have been heavily B2B-focused, catering to existing industry players rather than expanding the ecosystem by attracting a fresh audience from Web2. This inward-facing approach has limited mainstream adoption. It created an echo chamber where innovation circulates among the same user base without reaching new consumers.
Put simply, for one project to win, three others need to die. The true winners of this cycle will be those who shift their focus to consumer-oriented solutions, designing products and experiences that resonate with everyday users. By prioritizing accessibility, usability, and real-world value, these projects will finally break the cycle and catalyze the beginning of the bull market.
Apart from the B2C focused apps, I see strong potential in AI, RWA, and payment solutions. It goes without saying, AI is here to stay. But instead of simple ChatGPT-wrapped AI agents, we’ll see more advanced, integrated solutions with real-world applications, including robotics.
This will unlock a ton of new use cases in automated security, AI-driven trading, and on-chain decision-making, to name just a few. I see AI transforming from an external tool into a fundamental layer of Web3. RWA tokenization will continue to gain momentum, especially with the integration of AI-powered RWAs.
Major institutions like State Street are already exploring AI-driven tokenized bonds and money market funds. There’s a growing alignment between traditional finance and blockchain. This isn’t a niche development – it’s an opportunity to unlock liquidity in a $70 trillion+ asset class. With RWA tokenization projected to surpass $50 billion by the end of 2025, the addition of AI will introduce automation, scalability, and transparency – critical elements for mass adoption.
Payments will also be a key driver. Stablecoins are seeing increased adoption for cross-border transactions, remittances, and on-chain settlements. Regulatory clarity and improved UX will accelerate this trend, making stablecoins a core component for the future of global finance.
Bartek Juraszek of BeInCrypto speaks with Laura K. Inamedinova at Next Block Expo
Stablecoins as Core Infrastructure for Venture Capital
BIC: Stablecoin development attracted significant venture capital in the last quarter of 2024. Do you see this trend continuing, and what specific aspects of stablecoin projects are you prioritizing?
LKI: Stablecoins were a major VC focus in late 2024, and I see that trend continuing in 2025. Just in Q4, stablecoin projects pulled in $649 million across nine deals; that’s nearly 18% of all crypto VC funding. We’re also seeing strong signals from traditional finance: Fidelity is testing its own stablecoin, and Trump-linked World Liberty Financial launched USD1.
With over $239 billion in stablecoins already in circulation, this space isn’t just growing, it’s becoming core infrastructure for payments, trading, and settlements across both DeFi and TradFi.
What’s getting the most attention now is the rise of gold-backed stablecoins. Tokens like Tether’s XAUT and Paxos’ PAXG now hold a combined market cap of over $1.4 billion, a massive jump from just $12 million in 2020. These asset-backed models bring real-world value on-chain and offer protection against inflation, which is super attractive in today’s macro environment.
Based on this, we’re prioritizing stablecoin projects that have strong collateral models, clear regulatory paths, and real use cases beyond speculation, especially those bridging into RWAs or global payments.
Innovations in DeFi and Infrastructure
BIC: DeFi and Infrastructure followed closely behind the top categories. What specific innovations within these sectors are you most excited about for potential funding in 2025?
LKI: I think in DeFi, the real momentum is getting toward projects that merge automation with usability and compliance. One standout is DeFi Agents AI ($DEFAI), which raised $1.2 million in January 2025, backed by GameFi.org and eesee.io. It is building an AI trading assistant layered with restaking mechanics. So, you’re not just trading; you’re staking for revenue share and training custom models.
Add to that tools like Griffain, which reduces impermanent loss by 22%, and VaderAI, running 10,000+ on-chain transactions daily, and you start to see a new class of DeFi products built for scale, efficiency, and real usage. As MiCA 2.0 rolls out in Europe, platforms that offer AI-powered compliance and risk tools will stand out in both funding rounds and user adoption.
From an infrastructure perspective, we’re seeing strong capital flow into AI-ready backend systems that support these DeFi layers. CoreWeave, backed by over $1.1 billion from Nvidia and Microsoft, is scaling AI-optimized data centers that can support up to 5 million DeFi agents per site.
On the enterprise side, Cisco’s acquisition of strong intelligence and deeper insights AI shows how serious legacy tech firms are about owning the infrastructure layer. For investors, this is where the edge is. Make sure to check out projects that are building the high-speed, compliant infrastructure that will quietly power the next wave of DeFi and on-chain automation.
Not Just Meme Coins and AI Agents: Is Web3 Maturing?
BIC: The last couple of months suggested a shift away from meme coins and AI agents. What do you attribute this change in investor sentiment to, and what does it suggest about the maturity of the Web3 market?
LKI: The recent shift away from memes and AI agents reflects a growing maturity in the Web3 market. Meme coins, while often popular in speculative cycles, generally lack real utility, making them unsustainable in the long run.
AI agents are still in their infancy – most projects offer similar functionalities, suffer from technical limitations, and remain too buggy for practical use. As the market matures, investors are becoming more discerning, prioritizing projects with tangible value, strong fundamentals, and real-world applications.
This shift suggests a move toward more sustainable narratives, such as payments, RWA tokenization, and infrastructure, signaling that Web3 is evolving beyond hype-driven trends into a phase of real adoption and long-term growth.
BIC: What types of projects and what qualities of projects are you most looking for in 2025?
LKI: We have multiple criteria when evaluating projects with the best fit for our venture arm. First, we’re looking for projects that are led by experienced founders with a proven track record in Web3, ideally with a successful exit in the past.
Second, we prioritize businesses with existing investor backing, whether in the current or previous rounds. We evaluate each project on a case-by-case basis, but our investment thesis generally revolves around stablecoins, payments, new technology, infrastructure, and US-based projects.
Third, we take into consideration the project’s valuation, tokenomics, and burn rate.
Last but not least, we assess the company’s ability to drive real-world adoption, offering solutions with a clear path to mainstream success.
Conclusion: Venture Capital in Web3
BIC: How do you balance the pursuit of emerging trends with the need for sustainable, long-term value creation in your Web3 investments?
LKI: One of the clearest signals this cycle has been the rise of AI agent coins – they hit a $16.6 billion market cap early in 2025. It shows that when you combine a viral narrative with actual user engagement, there’s staying power.
From there, we saw that the bigger trend wasn’t just AI; it was AI fused with tokenization. Projects like Centrifuge, which tokenizes real-world assets like invoices and real estate to unlock liquidity for businesses, are doing exactly that. They’re not hype plays; they’re solving real inefficiencies in traditional finance using on-chain rails.
We’re also seeing strong signals from early-stage modular blockchain ecosystems that are building quietly but with clear scalability goals. We lean into trends but only when the tech underneath has the foundation to last.
Laura K. Inamedinova speaks at NBX
About Laura K. Inamedinova
An award-winning serial entrepreneur, investor, and keynote speaker sharing her insights on Web3 space since 2016. She currently holds a dual role within the Gate ecosystem, managing the global growth of the exchange and attracting new investments to its venture arm – GVC.
In her position as a CGEO at Gate.io, she builds cross-border partnerships and as a Principal at Gate Ventures, Laura oversees investments, partnerships, and development of the fund.
Before joining Gate.io, she founded a Web3 marketing agency, LKI Consulting, which she grew to 8-figures. This led her to be globally acclaimed as one of the “10 Women Entrepreneurs” by Entrepreneur Magazine and among the “Top 10 Women in International Business” by Silicon Valley Times. She was named one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Blockchain Visionaries, recognizing her impact on the global crypto ecosystem.
On a personal level, Laura is a successful angel investor with 40+ projects in her portfolio, an ex-Forbes and Huffington Post columnist, and an internationally renowned speaker with a track record of 156+ conferences in 25+ countries.
About Gate.io
Gate.io is a global cryptocurrency exchange platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of over 3,800 digital assets. It offers a variety of products and services, including spot and futures trading, staking, decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions, Web3 wallets, and educational resources.
Additionally, Gate.io provides a range of tools for managing crypto investments, such as exchange wallets, live market data, and token airdrops. The platform also emphasizes security with robust measures like proof of reserves and offers services like Gate Pay for sending and receiving cryptocurrencies.
Shiba Inu price is gearing for a 4x rally amid surging transaction volumes and the growth of the Shibarium layer 2 network as it nears a $3M milestone. If this bullish outlook holds, SHIB may outperform other meme coins and clinch multi-month highs before the end of 2025.
SHIB value today remains under a bearish trajectory with a 1.6% drop in 24 hours. However, a 13% uptick in trading volumes per CoinMarketCap data suggests that some traders may be buying the dip.
Shiba Inu Price Gears for 4x Surge
The weekly chart for SHIB price shows that this top meme coin is at a critical juncture that may precede a strong upward trend if the bullish momentum grows strong. The potential uptrend is seen with the formation of a double-bottom pattern that often signals that the existing trend is about to shift from a bearish one to a bullish one.
To confirm this double-bottom pattern, Shiba Inu price needs to create a higher high and form an ascending trendline that may push it to the neckline resistance of $0.000033. If it can overcome this resistance, SHIB may record a 4x rally from its current price to $0.000045.
The AO histogram bars have flipped green, albeit remaining in the negative region, an indication that the bearish momentum is growing weak. However, a strong uptrend will occur if the indicator moves to the positive side. Meanwhile, the MACD is about to form a buy signal if it crosses above the signal line and extends the upward momentum past the zero line.
SHIB/USDT: 1-Week Chart
The above bearish thesis will be invalid if the price of Shiba Inu falls below the critical support level of $0.000012. If it drops below this level, it will reach its lowest point in more than one year, and this may trigger panic selling and accelerate the downtrend.
Shibarium TVL Approaches $3M Milestone as Transactions Soar
The Shibarium TVL has ballooned significantly in recent weeks, and it is now approaching a critical $3M milestone, suggesting that decentralized finance (DeFi) activity in the network is blossoming. Despite the headwinds causing a weak recovery in the Shiba Inu price, the metric has surged by more than $670,000.
Shibarium TVL
The growth of Shibarium’s TVL tends to coincide with a spiking SHIB burn rate. According to data from shibburn, the weekly burn rate is up by more than 350%, with more than 329 million being removed from circulation.
Meanwhile, the Shiba Inu transaction volumes recently surged by nearly 300% in 24 hours from 1.77 trillion to 6.93 trillion tokens. This increase further supports the bullish Shiba Inu price prediction that the meme coin eyes a 4x rally in the near term.
SHIB Transaction Volume
Therefore, as Shibarium’s TVL continues to grow, causing a spike in the burn rate and transaction volumes, it is clear that the Shiba Inu price may be on an upward trajectory. The double-bottom pattern hints that an upward recovery may push the meme coin’s value to as high as $0.000045, triggering a 4x rally.
