Pi Network Invests in AI, XRP & ETH Rally Predictions

Pi Network Ventures has entered the artificial intelligence sector through a partnership with OpenMind, a company developing operating systems for robots. This collaboration represents the crypto project’s first investment in AI and aims to enhance the utility of PI tokens by bringing them into real-world applications. The partnership has already yielded tangible results, with the completion of a proof-of-concept project where volunteer Pi Node operators ran image recognition AI models for OpenMind, demonstrating practical integration between the network’s infrastructure and AI technology.

Additional developments within the Pi Network ecosystem include renewed rumors about the project joining the ISO 20022 standard race and the official activation of Testnet2 v23. These technological advancements appear to be positively impacting PI’s market performance, with the token trading at just under $0.25 at the time of reporting. This represents a 20% increase over the previous seven days, making PI one of the top-performing cryptocurrencies for that period, though it experienced a 4% decline in the last 24 hours. The combination of strategic AI investment and network upgrades suggests Pi Network is actively working to transition from a theoretical project to one with practical applications.

Ripple’s XRP has demonstrated strong performance with its current valuation around $2.50, representing a 12% surge over the past two weeks. This upward movement coincides with significant corporate developments at Ripple, including the official conclusion of the Hidden Road deal valued at $1.25 billion and a separate $1 billion acquisition of software provider GTreasury. These multi-billion dollar acquisitions signal Ripple’s aggressive expansion strategy and have likely contributed to renewed investor confidence in XRP.

Multiple analysts are projecting substantial further gains for XRP based on current market conditions. EGRAG CRYPTO’s “10% Theory” suggests the asset’s price could explode to the $5.50-$6 range, representing more than double its current value. Even more optimistic is XForceGlobal, which describes a rally above $10 as “a conservative target.” These predictions reflect growing sentiment that XRP’s fundamental value proposition in cross-border payments, combined with Ripple’s strategic acquisitions, could drive significant price appreciation in the coming months.

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, was among the worst-affected digital assets during the latest market correction, with its price briefly plummeting below $3,700. However, the cryptocurrency has shown signs of recovery, with its valuation climbing back to well above $3,800 as bulls reclaimed some of the lost ground. Several optimistic factors suggest that a more substantial rally could be on the horizon for ETH, particularly the reduced amount of tokens stored on exchanges.

Recent data from X user Ali Martinez disclosed that 200,000 ETH coins were shifted from centralized platforms to self-custody methods within just 48 hours, a development that typically reduces immediate selling pressure and indicates longer-term holding sentiment. However, Martinez later provided a crucial clarification, noting that 230,000 ETH tokens had been moved by large holders, likely including exchanges, over the past week. These movements may include deposits, withdrawals, or internal transfers and are not necessarily a bullish signal, highlighting the complexity of interpreting on-chain data and the need for cautious analysis of Ethereum’s near-term price direction.