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Pi Network Price Forecast: PI Holds $0.091 as v27 Upgrade Nears Mainnet

Pi Network’s PI token is trading around $0.091 on Wednesday, extending a recovery from last week’s decline.

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Maham Arslan
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Sep 23, 2026
Updated Sep 23, 2026
Pi Network Price Forecast: PI Holds $0.091 as v27 Upgrade Nears Mainnet

Pi Network’s PI token is trading around $0.091 on Wednesday, extending a recovery from last week’s decline. Market data shows PI closing near $0.090 on September 21 before moving above that level again, although the token remains well below the September 15 high near $0.099.

The latest move comes as Pi Network Block Explorer activity points toward a potential rollout of Protocol v27 on Mainnet. The development follows the completion of the final testnet stage for the upgrade, while the Testnet has moved to a higher protocol version for further testing. Pi Network’s official Block Explorer allows users to monitor Mainnet and Testnet blocks, transactions and addresses.

The protocol developments are relevant because Pi has been building infrastructure for smart contracts. Pi Network previously released a Testnet RPC server to support application development and smart-contract testing, providing part of the infrastructure required for future blockchain applications.

Technical Levels Keep PI Under Pressure

PI remains below its key short- and medium-term moving averages despite the recent rebound. The 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) near $0.0923 is the first important barrier, while the 100-day EMA at $0.1022 and 200-day EMA at $0.1310 remain significantly higher.

The technical setup therefore requires a sustained move above the $0.0923 area before the recovery can gain greater confirmation. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is hovering slightly above 51, indicating that momentum has stabilized around the neutral midpoint. Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) remains marginally below zero and its signal line, showing that bullish momentum has not yet fully taken control.

Key levels include:

  • $0.0923: 50-day EMA and immediate resistance
  • $0.1022: 100-day EMA and next major hurdle
  • $0.1049: 50% Fibonacci retracement
  • $0.0866: 23.6% Fibonacci support
  • $0.0704: Major Fibonacci-based structural floor

Recent market data also shows PI recovering from a September 16 low near $0.0804–$0.0808, with the token reaching above $0.091 during Wednesday trading.

$0.1000 Becomes the Key Test

The psychological $0.1000 level is becoming an important test for the recovery. A move through that threshold would place PI above the 100-day EMA area and bring the $0.1049 Fibonacci retracement into focus. That zone could become an important battleground between buyers and sellers.

Pi Network Price Chart – Source: Tradingview

Failure to clear $0.0923, however, would leave the recent recovery vulnerable. A move back below $0.0866 would weaken the short-term structure and expose the broader support zone around $0.0800, while a deeper breakdown could eventually bring the $0.0704 structural level back into view.

The Protocol v27 upgrade provides a fundamental development for the Pi ecosystem, but price confirmation still depends on whether PI can reclaim its key moving averages. The current market data shows that the token remains close to $0.09, with the $0.10 area still acting as a major psychological barrier.

Conclusion:

Pi Network’s recovery above $0.090 coincides with Mainnet block activity pointing toward the Protocol v27 rollout. The upgrade adds a fundamental catalyst, but PI’s technical structure remains constrained below the 50-day EMA at $0.0923. A sustained move above that level would shift attention toward $0.1022 and $0.1049, while a break below $0.0866 would put $0.0800 and $0.0704 back in focus. The $0.1000 psychological level remains the central threshold for the next major price test.

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Maham Arslan
Maham Arslan is a crypto news writer and market analyst covering blockchain, digital assets and decentralized finance (DeFi). Her work includes daily market news, price forecasts, technical summaries and coverage of regulatory developments, token launches and macroeconomic events affecting cryptocurrency markets. She has written for FXLeaders, covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and broader Web3 developments. Maham combines real-time news research, crypto fundamentals and accessible analysis to help readers understand fast-moving digital-asset markets.
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