Traders Positions to Buy the Dip as Over $1.2B USDT Flows Into Exchanges via Tron Network
Between April 1 and April 8, over $1.2 billion worth of Tether (USDT) flowed into centralized exchanges, primarily through the Tron blockchain.
This movement suggests active repositioning by crypto traders during the recent market pullback, as per IntoTheBlock.
Data from IntoTheBlock shows a steady increase in USDT inflows across major exchanges during the week. The trend peaked on April 7 with a day of strong net positive flow, meaning much more USDT entered exchanges than left.
Specifically, net inflows approached $200 million on April 1, followed by a brief dip. Activity surged again around April 7 before cooling slightly on April 8.
The bulk of these transfers reportedly occurred via the Tron network, a popular choice for stablecoin movements owing to its typically low fees and fast transaction times.
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As the leading stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, USDT is commonly held as a trading reserve. Therefore, seeing over $1.2 billion move onto exchanges often points to traders preparing for market activity. Two common interpretations exist: Traders may be looking to ‘buy the dip’ after recent market corrections or or they might need the stablecoins as collateral to cover leveraged long positions threatened by falling prices.
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In a separate post , IntoTheBlock revealed that stablecoin activity expanded with daily active addresses surpassing 300,000. Additionally, on-chain volume reached $72 billion yesterday, marking the highest level since February. This general spike highlights increased reliance on stablecoins during volatile market periods.
The rise in stablecoin inflows highlights increased trading readiness and the strategic role of the Tron network in market operations. As volatility persists, more inflows may follow.
Meanwhile, USDT Inflow may be a result of recession fears triggering a massive sell-off. Over $100 billion was reportedly wiped off the total crypto market cap since the start of April, with Bitcoin dropping near $74,700 and Ethereum testing $1,300 at points during the sell-off.
The downturn follows President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies, and JP Morgan raised the probability of a U.S. recession to 60%.
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Why This Developer Remains Bullish on Pi Network Amid Price Crash
The Pi Network, launched in February this year, set out on a strong rally after its native token, PI, attained an all-time high of $2.99 in less than a week. However, this rally was short-lived. Since then, the token has bled by over 80%, trading at $0.5801.
This market price also represents a 19.6% drop in the last seven days, though it has seen a slight recovery of 5% in the past 24 hours. As evidenced by data from Coinmarketcap, this also accounts for a 39.42% decline in its trading volume, leaving the mark at $289.23 million.
While the token is down, the broader crypto market is also in a state of devastation. Notably, Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped over 6% in the last 30 days, and Ethereum (ETH) has fallen by more than 27% in the same period.
Amidst the panic, one John Lang, a Pi Network node runner, has stood firm on the token’s future prospects. Via a tweet on the X platform, the stout believer has reassured fellow Pioneers that the PiCoreTeam (PCT) is working behind the scenes, diligently building and refining the network.
In his message, Lang emphasizes the complexity of the team’s task and the sheer amount of work still required to bring Pi Network to its full potential. He concluded that “Just trust the process, and whatever the market condition is, never sell your Pi cheap.”
Lang’s remarks follow the backlash against PiDaoSwap’s grievances against the PiCoreTeam’s slow pace of Know Your Business (KYB) approval. Projects have to apply for a KYB and clear the PCT’s due diligence procedure to build on the Network.
PiDaoSwap tweeted on X that its KYB application has been pending for more than 2 weeks without being approved. Describing the waiting period as “agonizing and excessively prolonged,” PiDaoSwap claims the delay has stalled its full-scale development on the Pi mainnet.
In response, the project resolved to launch its non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) as a temporary measure to maintain momentum and keep the community engaged pending PCT approval. Besides the delays in KYB, the PCT is also under fire for the slow pace of listing Pi Coin on top exchanges. Binance has yet to include Pi in its “Vote to List” program, and Bybit also didn’t list Pi Network despite growing requests from the community.
On the bright side, BTCC Exchange, one of the oldest crypto exchanges in the world since 2011, listed Pi Coin, which increased its credibility as the market looks forward to the potential listing by Upbit Exchange.
In the meantime, Pi’s Network domain auction project keeps gaining momentum. As we pointed out in our last article , bidding for domains is open to Pioneers on the Mainnet alone. Already, the auction has recorded more than 200,000 bids by over 40,000 unique bidders for more than 95,000 domains.
XRP News: Ripple Tokenization to Unlock $18.9 Trillion Opportunity in Real-World Assets
In a fresh report released on April 7 titled “Approaching the Tokenization Tipping Point,” Ripple—alongside Boston Consulting Group (BCG)—outlined how real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is set to explode from $0.6 trillion in 2025 to $18.9 trillion by 2033. That’s a colossal shift marked by a 53% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), and it’s not just projections—it’s a clear roadmap for financial reinvention.
Tokenization, in Ripple’s words, turns stagnant financial assets into programmable, always-on tools. What once required layers of middlemen, days of processing, and thick paperwork is now being replaced with smart contracts, instant settlements, and global accessibility. This transition is already proving its worth in use cases like real estate, treasury operations, and trade finance.
Institutions aren’t sitting still either. JPMorgan’s Kinexys platform, which has already processed more than $1.5 trillion in tokenized transactions, now sees over $2 billion moving through it daily. Ripple wants to be right there in that volume race—backed by its XRP Ledger technology that’s built for speed, interoperability, and fractional ownership.
The promise of lower costs is not wishful thinking—it’s showing up in the numbers. In collateral management alone, one global bank moving $100 billion daily in repo trades could pocket $150–300 million a year just by adopting real-time tokenization and eliminating deadweight idle collateral. Similarly, a $5 billion real estate fund could unlock up to $1 billion in capital and slash administrative expenses by $150 million across five years.
For treasury departments, the benefits scale even faster. A firm handling $1 billion in unused cash and $10 billion in payments can save between $55 million and $140 million annually through tokenized markets and real-time cash movement—benefits Ripple directly facilitates via its XRP infrastructure.
Trade finance, typically bloated with inefficiencies, is now ripe for transformation. A corporation processing $50 billion in international trade can chop $2–4 billion in costs each year by automating payments and invoice settlements. Adding tokenized receivables to the mix offers another $20–50 million in savings.
Ripple believes that regulatory maturity will act as a catalyst. While the U.S. is slowly aligning itself, regions like Switzerland, the EU under MiCA, and Singapore have already laid out the legal groundwork. These jurisdictions are setting the tone for others to follow in making digital securities a norm. Tibor Merey, Managing Director and Partner at BCG, said:
Tokenization is transforming financial assets into programmable, interoperable tools, recorded on shared digital ledgers. This enables 24/7 transactions, fractional ownership, and automated compliance,
Banks are also warming up to Ripple’s three-phase adoption model. Phase one revolves around tokenizing familiar, low-risk assets like money market funds—a path BlackRock took last year with its tokenized USD fund. Phase two expands into private credit and real estate, while phase three will fully integrate tokenization into broader markets, including hedge funds and real estate-backed securities.