The Pi Network team remains actively engaged with its community on X, sending out crucial reminders. Analysts speculate that Ripple’s XRP may soon see a significant price surge, while Ethereum (ETH) could be on the verge of considerable short-term fluctuations.

Important Update for PI Users

The controversial and popular Pi Network has been active for nearly seven years, yet many unofficial accounts exist that can mislead users, referred to as Pioneers. The official account is the Pi Network (PiCoreTeam), which boasts 4.2 million followers, surpassing those of major altcoins like Ethereum and Ripple.

Recently, Pi Network shared a recap of its 2025 objectives, revealing progress in its ecosystem, notably the anticipated mainnet and token launch set for February.

However, many users criticized the project for inadequate handling of various critical issues concerning the migration and verification process. Meanwhile, the price of PI has sharply declined over recent months, with some analysts expressing skepticism about maintaining a bullish outlook at this time.

Upcoming Trends for XRP

Ripple’s token started the year strongly, briefly exceeding $2.40 on January 6. Yet, recent market conditions have resulted in bearish trends, with current trades around $2.10, per CoinGecko.

An analyst known on X as CW indicated that XRP reserves on the South Korean exchange Upbit were depleted at the start of 2026, a precursor to previous bull runs, invoking the potential for history to repeat itself.

Additionally, XRP’s prominence has surged this week after CNBC labeled it as ’the hottest crypto trade of the year,’ emphasizing the substantial interest in spot XRP ETFs.

ETH on the Edge of Turbulence?

Ethereum also had a strong start in 2026, currently trading significantly over $3,000. While the recent price volatility has been limited, a key indicator hints at a potential upcoming shift.

Just hours ago, an X user named Bryant mentioned that the Bollinger Bands are tightening, a pattern that could signify a major price movement approaching. Merlijn The Trader believes that a lackluster end to 2025 may bode well for ETH’s performance in the upcoming quarters.