Crypto Market Today (Live) Updates

Pi (PI) surged 15.61%, sparking optimism for a potential 5x–10x rally as excitement builds around the upcoming Pi Network DEX. Long-time pioneers who mined Pi for years are reportedly choosing to HODL rather than sell, anticipating major ecosystem growth. The Pi Core Team aims to counter centralized exchange manipulation by introducing its own decentralized exchange — a move expected to enhance transparency, liquidity, and long-term confidence in the Pi ecosystem.

OKX, which has completed KYB verification with Pi Network, announced that the Pi SWIFT Integration has been successfully activated. This marks the internal launch of Pi’s cross-border banking capability, effectively connecting Pi Network to the global SWIFT payment system. The integration could open the door for seamless international transactions using Pi, signaling a major milestone for the project’s transition toward real-world utility and financial interoperability.

Altcoin investors are showing familiar signs of early-cycle hesitation — many are simply relieved to be breaking even after months of volatility. The sentiment echoes Q4 2019, when traders sold their holdings at breakeven during the first rally, only to watch those same coins surge 20x in the following months. With market momentum building again, history may be hinting that patience could pay off for those holding strong.

Uphold has officially partnered with Vast Bank in a strategic move led by CEO Greg Kiss, former Ripple Chief Revenue Officer. The collaboration enhances liquidity for RLUSD — Uphold’s stablecoin that leverages XRP for settlement and compliance under U.S. Regulation E. This partnership marks another step in integrating XRP into real-world financial systems, strengthening Uphold’s position in regulated digital payments and expanding Ripple’s ecosystem reach within U.S. banking infrastructure.

Bitcoin’s latest price structure is echoing the 2024 ETF pump pattern, reflecting how market psychology often repeats. The chart shows a familiar descending wedge and compression below resistance — a setup that previously led to a powerful breakout. With liquidity and resistance between $115K and $120K still to clear, momentum continues to build. If Bitcoin breaks above this range, analysts say it could trigger another explosive rally, opening the path to new highs.

Evernorth Holdings has accumulated 388,710,606.03 XRP, reaching nearly 95% of its acquisition target. The firm’s average purchase price of around $2.44 is emerging as a key psychological and technical level for Ripple’s future price action. Analysts suggest that if XRP sustains momentum above this range, it could signal growing institutional confidence and strengthen long-term bullish sentiment around the asset.

XRP price is holding steady above its recent swing equilibrium, forming higher lows and signaling potential bullish continuation. Traders are eyeing the 2.55–2.59 demand zone particularly near 2.5529, where a fair value gap aligns as a possible entry point if a bullish reversal forms. Immediate resistance sits near 2.67, while a break below 2.5529 could flip the bias bearish toward 2.40 support. Market participants await confirmation signals before positioning for the next move.

Ethereum (ETH) is showing strong bullish momentum, reclaiming a crucial weekly demand zone between $3,800 and $4,100. The price is up 1.84% today, trading near resistance at $4,235.64. On the 4-hour chart, ETH’s structure remains positive, with support at $3,796.16. If bulls can hold above the current zone and break resistance, analysts expect Ethereum to target the $5,000 mark, signaling a potential continuation of the broader market rally.

$ZEC is soaring as the entry plan plays out perfectly, hitting resistance at the 1.618 Fibonacci projection. Traders are now watching closely to see whether Zcash will retrace for a healthy pullback before targeting the 2.618 extension or face a deeper correction back to the breakout zone. As momentum heats up, one truth remains in crypto markets: “What goes up, must come down.” The next move could define Zcash’s mid-term trend.

Privacy-focused crypto Zcash (ZEC) is making a comeback as investors highlight its strong fundamentals and long-term value. Like Bitcoin, it’s built as a store of value — but with advanced privacy features that could prove crucial in an era of rising surveillance and quantum threats. Since launching in 2016, Zcash has built credibility and a loyal “cult-like” community. With growing interest from top minds like Naval Ravikant, analysts say ZEC remains deeply undervalued at just 0.33% of Bitcoin’s market cap.

Bitcoin soared 3.41% to $115,243, smashing resistance levels and triggering massive short liquidations. Ethereum surged 6.91% to $4,212 amid whale accumulation and rising stablecoin activity. Institutional interest exploded Sharplink Gaming added $80M in ETH, and JPMorgan began accepting crypto collateral for loans. Solana hit $203.97 following Hong Kong’s first spot SOL ETF launch. With Japan debuting its yen stablecoin and DeFi volumes topping $1 trillion, the crypto market is in full-blown bullish mode.