The ongoing XRP price consolidation will likely end soon due to two catalysts – the recent spike in active addresses and the DC Blockchain Summit. Could these two events trigger a production of higher lows that push the token to bounce and tag the $3 psychological level?
From a purely technical perspective, XRP price is hovering between the $2.057 to $2.724 range. After a deviation of the range low on March 11, the token has bounced 30% to set up a local top at $2.47. For the trend to remain bullish, Ripple’s XRP needs to produce a higher low above $2.057. Such a development will propel the price to revisit the range high of $2.724.
In a highly bullish case, where Bitcoin price remains above $90K, Ripple’s token could flip the range high resistance level at $2.724 into a support level, advancing to $3. This move would constitute a near 40% rally, assuming XRP price produces a higher low at $2.1571.
XRP/USDT 1-day chart
XRP Active Addresses More Than Triple
As of December 2, 2024, XRP price touched the $2.69 level for the first time in more than five years. This historic level saw Daily Active Addresses (DAA) hit a peak of 165K. Since then, the on-chain metric remained relatively lower, showing a waning of investors’ interest. However, the DAA more than tripled and hit 530K on March 2. This sudden uptick notes that investors are interested in XRP at the current price levels.
XRP Daily Active Addresses Triples
Since the DAA spike has been sustained for the past two weeks, it indicates that XRP holders are anticipating something huge in the upcoming days.
This is where the DC Blockchain Summit fits in, where multiple well-known crypto personalities and US government officials are gathered to discuss cryptocurrency.
Meanwhile, Chainlink’s Sergey Nazarov is set to host a pivotal discussion with Bo Hines, who is the executive director of the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets and all things crypto.
Considering that Ripple is a US-based company, the DC Blockchain Summit could reveal Ripple and other key cryptocurrencies and blockchain’s role in furthering America as crypto capital. Hence, the chances of XRP price rallying to $3 and beyond due to these catalysts are high.
The market sentiments, specifically with the memecoins, have been witnessing quick shifts, following the BTC price rally. Moreover, they attract more bullish and bearish activity compared to Bitcoin, keeping the next price action shady. Currently, the popular memecoins like Pepe, Fartcoin, FLOKI, etc., and a few more have been demonstrating significant strength. But the question remains whether the rise is short-lived.
Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) Price Analysis
The FARTCOIN price is undergoing a parabolic recovery since the start of March but has been failing to surpass the crucial resistance at $0.98 since the start of the month
The volume has dropped significantly which has drag the volatility lower, preventing the price from rising above the pivotal resistance
The MACD was about to undergo a bearish crossover but the MACD line is trying hard to rise above the Signal line, as the bulls regain strength
On the other hand, the +Di & -Di have diverged, which were heading for a bearish crossover, flashing bullish possibilities
The technicals are turning bullish but as long as the volume remains drained, the FARTCOIN price may continue to consolidate around $0.9.
Pepe (PEPE) Price Analysis
The PEPE price has rebounded from the local bottoms for the second consecutive time, forming a double-bottom pattern
Despite a drop in the volume, the buyers remain dominant, keeping the bullish possibilities alive
The RSI is approaching the crucial barrier and may even surpass for the first time this year, which is believed to elevate the levels above the bearish range
On the other hand, the MACD, which is bullish is about to rise into the positive range, substantiating the bullish claim
Therefore, the PEPE price is believed to keep rising and reach the crucial resistance zone between $0.00000878 and $0.0000090. A breakout out from here may pave way for the token to squash a zero from it’s value
FLOKI Price Analysis
The FLOKI price had dropped below the descending parallel channel and had formed another parallel channel; however, the recent rise has elevated the levels within the upper channel
The Bollinger bands have begun to go parallel, suggesting a drop in the volatility, which may result in a squeeze and, in turn, a bullish breakout
Meanwhile, the RSI is rising and is trying to surpass the average zone, which could push the price close to the resistance at $0.0000068
Therefore, the FLOKI price appears to be self-assured of maintaining a strong ascending trend and reaching $0.00001 soon
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The market sentiments, specifically with the memecoins, have been witnessing quick shifts, following the BTC price rally. Moreover, they attract more bullish and bearish activity compared to Bitcoin, keeping the next price action shady. Currently, the popular memecoins like Pepe, Fartcoin, FLOKI, etc., and a few more have been demonstrating significant strength. But the question …
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.
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