> At a Glance
> – Pi Network tells 4.2 million X followers to trust only its official handle
> – XRP reserves vanished from Upbit, echoing the setup that preceded its 2024 surge
> – Ethereum’s Bollinger Bands are squeezing, signalling a sharp move ahead
> – Why it matters: Traders are juggling mainnet doubts, possible XRP breakout, and ETH turbulence all at once
Pi Network issued a fresh alert, XRP traders are watching a repeat pattern, and Ethereum’s quiet spell may end abruptly.
Pi Network Tells Pioneers to Ignore Copycat Accounts
The Pi CoreTeam account, now at 4.2 million followers, remains the only official voice on X. Impersonator pages have flourished since the project’s 2018 launch, risking misinformation for its user base.
- Follower count tops both Ethereum and Ripple profiles
- The team posted its 2025 recap highlighting February’s mainnet and token release
- Critics on X say migration and verification bottlenecks remain unresolved
- PI’s price has slid for months, leaving analysts “hard-pressed to stay bullish”
XRP Supply Shock Mirrors 2024 Rally Setup
XRP climbed past $2.40 on January 6 before slipping to $2.10. Data shared by trader CW shows Upbit’s XRP wallet drained at the 2026 kickoff, a pattern last seen weeks before the 2024 bull run.
CNBC dubbed XRP “the hottest crypto trade of the year,” citing heavy inflows into spot ETFs.
Ethereum Calm Before the Storm?
ETH holds above $3,000 after a sluggish 2025 finish. Analyst Bryant notes the Bollinger Bands are tightening, often a precursor to a forceful move.
Merlijn The Trader adds that ETH historically rebounds in Q1-Q2 after ending the prior year in the red.
Key Takeaways
- Pi Network urges users to verify sources as price sentiment sours
- XRP’s exchange-reserve dip revives memories of its last major rally
- ETH volatility may spike if Bollinger Band history repeats
All three assets now face pivotal weeks that could reshape short-term momentum.
