Crypto Market Weekly Outlook
Cryptocurrency prices delivered a mixed performance last week as investors reacted to the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision to drop its appeal against Ripple Labs.
Despite these developments, sentiment across the market remained cautious, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index stuck in the “fear” territory. Bitcoin (BTC) failed to breach the $90,000 resistance, while Ethereum (ETH) and most altcoins stayed mired in a technical bear market.
Looking ahead, market volatility may persist as traders keep an eye on geopolitical developments, particularly potential reciprocal tariffs announced by former President Donald Trump. Among the top altcoins to monitor this week are PancakeSwap (CAKE), EOS (soon to be Vaulta), and Pi Network (PI).
PancakeSwap (CAKE)
PancakeSwap, the largest decentralized exchange (DEX) on the BNB Chain, experienced a significant rally last week. Its token, CAKE, surged to $2.82—marking a 105% gain from its monthly low.
The upswing followed a sharp increase in trading volume, with PancakeSwap reclaiming the top spot among DEX platforms. Its weekly trading volume surged by 60% to $14.8 billion, outpacing Uniswap ($8.29 billion) and Raydium ($2.5 billion).
This spike was driven largely by the hype surrounding new meme coin launches on the BNB Chain, including names like Mubarak and Broccoli. However, as seen with Solana-based DEXs like Raydium and Orca, such surges can be fleeting, with volumes often collapsing after speculative interest fades.
EOS / Vaulta
EOS saw a strong rebound last week, climbing to $0.6676—a 55% rise from its lowest point this year. The rally was fueled by the network’s rebrand to Vaulta, a strategic shift aimed at becoming a leader in blockchain-powered banking.
The new Vaulta token will officially launch in April and will inherit EOS’s existing infrastructure, including its partnership with exSat for Bitcoin banking integration.
While some blockchain rebrands have proven highly effective—like Fantom’s transition to Sonic, which boosted its total value locked (TVL) and stablecoin market cap—others have struggled. Notable examples include Polygon’s rebranding from MATIC to POL and Elrond’s shift to MultiversX, which failed to generate lasting momentum.
Pi Network (PI)
Pi Network’s native token has come under pressure recently, tumbling from nearly $3 to a critical support level at $1. The drop comes amid growing investor frustration over the lack of listings on major exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, and Upbit.
Concerns are also mounting over the network’s upcoming token unlocks. This month alone, 188 million new tokens will be released, with over 1.6 billion more set to enter circulation over the next year.
On a brighter note, PI’s chart structure suggests potential for a rebound. The token appears to be forming a falling wedge pattern—a bullish signal that could lead to a recovery in the coming weeks or early April.
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