Pi price prediction: Bearish range intact as PI slides below $0.18

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Pi drops 7.59% today to $0.1728

Highlights

Pi Network reports over 119,000 mainnet user migrations and announces protocol upgrade targeting security, scalability, and possible token release in May 2026.
Ecosystem growth accelerates as the Pi Launchpad goes live on Testnet and App Studio activates on the mainnet, supporting dApp development and mainstream readiness.
PI trades below key moving averages with bearish momentum; price is expected to range $0.158–$0.190 amid persistent selling pressure and low rebound probability.

Ecosystem expansion accelerates amid mounting exchange-based selling concerns

On March 27, 2026, Pi Network reported that over 119,000 users completed second migrations to the mainnet, and centralized exchanges were holding 472 million PI in reserves, which has raised concerns about potential selling pressure. The Pi Launchpad was announced as live on Testnet, and the App Studio became active on the mainnet, contributing to ongoing ecosystem expansion. Pi Network also confirmed a protocol upgrade path with node protocol v23.0 scheduled for May 2026 focused on improving network security, scalability, and readiness for Web3 as well as a potential mainnet token release. Additional recent upgrades enabled AI-driven Pi SDK integration for Web2 applications and began a real-world testing phase for token mechanics and broader dApp adoption as the network prepares for mainstream use.

Multiple trend confirmations as key resistance constrains upside

The current price of PI at $0.1728 sits below the SMA-20 ($0.2029), the SMA-50 ($0.1804), and the SMA-200 ($0.2188), highlighting sustained selling pressure across short-, medium-, and long-term trends. The Ichimoku Kijun level is at $0.2314, representing immediate resistance above current market levels.

Downside risk outweighs rebound chances in tight trading range

For the coming week, the expected price range is $0.158 to $0.190. There is a very low probability (less than 20%) of a price increase, making a further decline much more likely. The baseline scenario sees the price fluctuating within this corridor, reflecting indecision and ongoing bearish momentum. An upside scenario would require a break above immediate resistance at $0.2314, but current indicators do not support this. On the downside, a fall below $0.158 would signal fresh bearish momentum and expose the market to potential new lows.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees persistent selling pressure on Pi (PI) across technical levels and little positive price momentum. Recent news about large exchange reserves and looming protocol upgrades has not shifted sentiment, with concerns about further selling dominating. He maintains a cautious stance as the price remains below key SMAs and faces strong resistance. "Unless PI breaks above $0.2314, I expect the downtrend to continue — buyers are not in control here."

Earlier, analysts noted that Pi faced persistent seller pressure and mixed technical momentum, warranting a cautious outlook. The latest developments—marked by deeper technical breakdowns and continued ecosystem expansion—reinforce the prevailing bearish scenario, making the $0.158 level a critical downside threshold for traders to monitor in the coming sessions.

Source of Data: PI Price Analysis by TU

The analysis is based on a proprietary model combining technical, on-chain, and expert data. Not investment advice. See methodology

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