After a relief rebound in the last two days, Pi Network (PI) has approached a crucial pivotal stage that will decide its fate for the coming weeks. The large-cap altcoin, with a fully diluted valuation of about $16.3 billion and a daily average trading volume of about $405 million, has rebounded around 8 percent in the past two days to trade about $1.48 on Wednesday, March 12, during the early European session.
As a result, Pi coin was the top trending crypto asset on Coingecko in the past 24 hours, signaling its rising popularity among speculative traders.
Pi Coin Price Prediction Today
In the 1-hour time frame, Pi price has been consolidating in a symmetrical triangular pattern for the past four days. Following the reliefs rebound in the past two days, Pi price is now retesting the upper border of the symmetrical triangular pattern.
As Coinpedia previously noted, Pi price has already confirmed a reversal pattern, which was characterized by head and shoulders formation coupled with a bearish divergence of the daily Relative Strength Index (RSI). Consequently, the odds of a reversal toward a lower low remain high in the coming days.
Moreover, zooming into the 5-minute time frame shows a clearer picture of the bearish sentiment. Notably, Pi price has been forming a potential double-top coupes with a bearish RSI in the five-minute candlestick. Consequently, a consistent drop below $1.46 will eventually lead to a further decline towards the lower border of the symmetrical triangular pattern.
However, a consistent close above the upper border of the symmetrical triangular pattern will lead to bullish sentiment in the coming days.
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The long-running legal battle between the SEC and Ripple has reached its final stages. Last week, the SEC agreed to drop its appeal without conditions, and Ripple has now decided to drop its cross-appeal. Under the terms of the agreement, the SEC will retain $50 million of the $125 million fine, which is already held in an interest-bearing escrow account, while the remaining balance will be returned to Ripple.
The final crossing of t’s and dotting of i’s – and what should be my last update on SEC v Ripple ever…
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…
Additionally, the SEC will request that the court lift the standard injunction that had been imposed earlier at the SEC’s request. However, the deal is still subject to a Commission vote, the drafting of final documents, and the usual court procedures.
SEC Attorneys’ Efforts ‘Wiped Out in an Instant’?
Attorney Fred Rispoli quickly reacted to Alderoty’s post, expressing both frustration and sympathy for the SEC attorneys who worked tirelessly on the case. He pointed out that, after investing thousands of hours, making personal sacrifices, and being away from their families, the case has now been resolved swiftly, which he describes as their hard work being “wiped out in an instant.”
However some X users commented that the real victims are the Ripple team and XRP holders, who suffered through years of stress and financial losses due to the lawsuit.
Updated Timeline Is Here!
Fred Rispoli has now provided an updated timeline for the SEC vs. Ripple case. He shared that the necessary paperwork has already been prepared following Alderoty’s announcement, and now they’re waiting for a vote by the SEC Commission, which should happen within 30 days.
After that, the SEC will file to lift the injunction, and Ripple will not oppose it. Once the judge signs off, the case will be fully resolved, likely within 60 days. Rispoli is emphasizing that the case will soon be officially and legally over, in a “spectacular” way.
UPDATED SEC v. RIPPLE TIMELINE
With the announcement by @s_alderoty, you better believe the paperwork has been drawn up already.
Now we wait on a vote by SEC Commission (less than 30 days).
Then we wait on filing by SEC to lift injunction, which will be unopposed by @Ripple.…
“At most we are 60 days out from this being 100%, formally, legally, and spectacularly over,” he shared.
This resolution would be crucial for Ripple and XRP holders, who have faced uncertainty and volatility due to the ongoing lawsuit. The final decision could bring clarity to the legal status of XRP and set a precedent for how regulators will approach other cryptocurrencies moving forward.
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The long-running legal battle between the SEC and Ripple has reached its final stages. Last week, the SEC agreed to drop its appeal without conditions, and Ripple has now decided to drop its cross-appeal. Under the terms of the agreement, the SEC will retain $50 million of the $125 million fine, which is already held …
CryptoQuant’s Realized Ethereum price by accumulating addresses is flashing a buy signal that foreshadows a massive bull rally for ETH if history rhymes. The last time this on-chain metric flashed this exact buy signal was in 2020, which led to a massive uptrend to new highs. Will history rhyme?
Ethereum Price Buy Signal Forecasts Massive Uptrend for ETH
As of Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Ethereum price trades around $1,900, down 47% from its yearly open. This bearish performance could come to an end soon as CryptoQuant data shows a buy signal for ETH.
The Realized Ethereum price by accumulating addresses indicator has slipped below the realized price, indicating that the holders are in loss. The last time this indicator flashed a buy signal was in March 2020, which was followed by a 5,560% rally to a new all-time high (ATH) of $4,868 in roughly the next two years.
Realized Ethereum Price by Accumulating Addresses
Ethereum Fundamentals Support A Massive Bull Rally for ETH Price
Although the Ethereum price performance for the past two years has been poor, time will tell if history will repeat or rhyme. Regardless, the ongoing crypto market consolidation is likely marking an end to the meme coin-based rally. The next phase of the bull run will most likely be driven by utility rather than vanity or hype.
If this is the case, then Ethereum is positioned as the best cryptocurrency, especially with the spot ETF already approved. Moreover, institutions are also going to flock to the Real-World Asset (RWA) or tokenization sector. Since RWA or tokenization sector is concentrated on Ethereum, it will likely enjoy a monopoly and the capital inflow is likely going to propel ETH’s value to new highs, potentially surpassing $5,000.
As noted in the previous CoinGape article, the key Ethereum price levels include $2,100. $2,200, $2,602 and $2,768.
If ETH price manages to produce a daily candlestick close above $3,000, it will signal the persistence of buying pressure and likely catalyze an extension of the uptrend to $4,000 and the current ATH at $4,868.
In a highly bullish case, Ethereum could also attempt a retest of the $5,000 psychological level.
Welcome to the US Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.
Grab a coffee to see why Standard Chartered thinks XRP could soon leapfrog Ethereum, how Tether’s institutional pivot might reshape the stablecoin market, and how players like BlackRock, Galaxy Digital, and the Federal Reserve could shape crypto’s next chapter.
Standard Chartered says XRP Set to Outperform, Could Overtake Ethereum by 2028
As global trade tensions intensify, Standard Chartered sees a silver lining for crypto investors, urging them to focus on long-term winners poised to benefit from the disruption.
“Tariff noise creates the opportunity to look for long-term value/pick winners in Digital Assets for the next leg higher. Today we add XRP to that list of winners (BTC and AVAX other identified winners, ETH identified loser). XRP’s core use is as a cross-border and cross-currency payments platform. That part of Digital Assets is undergoing a shift higher in volumes, something we see continuing. By the end of 2028 we see XRP’s market cap overtaking Ethereum’s. That will make XRP the second largest (non-stablecoin) Digital Asset at that time. Keep looking for winners and HODLing those you already own”, Geoff Kendrick, Standard Chartered’s Head of Digital Asset Research, in an email to BeInCrypto.
Kendrick also pointed to Bitcoin’s resilience as a signal of what’s to come for the broader crypto market.
“Tariff mess will be over soon, and Bitcoin’s solid performance during the noise tells us a leg higher for the asset class will follow” he said.
He also points out important points about the recent performance of XRP:
“XRP price rose 6x in the two months following Trump’s election victory, the strongest performance among the top 15 digital assets by market cap. This reflected market expectations that the SEC would drop its appeal of a court ruling concerning Ripple, as well as the potential for XRP ETFs to be approved under new SEC leadership.”
But Kendrick believes the fundamentals — not just politics — are driving XRP’s momentum.
“We think these gains are sustainable, not just because of recent leadership changes at the SEC but also because XRP is uniquely positioned at the heart of one of the fastest-growing uses for digital assets – facilitation of cross-border and cross-currency payments. In this way, XRPL is similar to the main use case for stablecoins such as Tether: blockchain-enabled financial transactions that have traditionally been done through traditional financial (TradFi) institutions. This stablecoin use has grown 50% annually over the past two years, and we expect stablecoin transactions to increase 10x over the next four years. We think this bodes well for XRPL’s throughput growth, given the similar use cases for stablecoins and XRPL.”
Tether’s Big Play: Institutional-Grade Stablecoin Targets US Market
Charles Wayn, co-founder of decentralized Web3 super-app Galxe, told BeInCrypto that:
“The news that Tether is planning to launch an institutional-grade stablecoin for the US market is fantastic for the crypto industry. Tether pioneered stablecoins with its first launch over a decade ago in 2014, and its flagship product — USDT — is now the third largest cryptocurrency in the world. Unlike its rival, USDC, USDT has never been formally audited, leading to frequent questions over its balance sheet. Nonetheless, it remains the industry’s favored stablecoin, shown by its market cap of over $144 billion, which is well over double the size of USDC’s $60 billion.”
Wayn believes this move, along with Tether’s push for transparency, positions the company as a future leader in institutional crypto adoption.
“As such, this move, combined with other recent news that Tether is seeking a full audit from a Big Four accounting firm, shows that the company is not only willing to be compliant but also be a leader in institutional adoption. While USDT sadly did not pass the EU’s directive on stablecoins under MiCA, this new product will likely be designed to pass new legislation coming from the US.”
He adds that institutional momentum — fueled by players like BlackRock — reinforces why now is a pivotal moment for stablecoins and broader market stability.
“As such, there is little doubt that USDT will work hard to launch its new product in good time. As we see huge institutions like BlackRock further entering the market with another $66 million purchase of Bitcoin last week, along with the rapid growth of its RWA BUIDL fund, institutional adoption is now taking off rapidly.”
Crypto Chart of the Day
Total Stablecoin Market Cap and BTC Price. Source: Coinglass.
Stablecoins total market cap is currently close to its all-time highs, above $210 billion.
Byte-Sized Alpha
– Analysts warn that a return to Quantitative Easing in 2025 could ignite a massive crypto rally, potentially pushing Bitcoin toward $1 million and sparking a surge in altcoins.
– Zero inflows into Bitcoin ETFs and declining futures interest hint at fading investor confidence, though rising put contracts and positive funding rates point to cautious optimism.
– Galaxy Digital secures SEC approval to reorganize and move toward a May 2025 Nasdaq listing, signaling renewed confidence in crypto amid improving US policy support.
– Binance Research shows that during tariffs, RWA tokens outperform Bitcoin, as rising macro pressures weaken BTC’s role as a diversification asset.
– MicroStrategy’s pause in Bitcoin buying last week, amid $5.91 billion in unrealized losses, signals growing caution and raises questions about liquidity, debt, and broader institutional confidence.
