JAKARTA – Pi Network remains in the spotlight among cryptocurrency users as the price of PI continues to trade around the US$0.08 area in mid-August 2026.

The latest market movement comes after Pi Network passed the Protocol 26 upgrade deadline on August 11, with the community now watching both PI’s price performance and the network’s next developments.

Recent market data placed PI around US$0.086–US$0.087, although cryptocurrency prices can change quickly depending on market conditions.

PI Remains Around the US$0.08 Area

PI has continued to trade below the US$0.09 level after failing to maintain stronger upward momentum.

Recent trading data showed PI moving within a relatively narrow range around the US$0.08 area. This has made the US$0.09 level one of the areas being watched by market participants.

However, the exact price can vary between exchanges because of differences in liquidity and trading volume.

US$0.09 Becomes an Important Level

The US$0.09 area remains important for PI’s short-term price movement.

Some technical analysis has identified approximately US$0.0983 as an important resistance area, while US$0.1050 could become a potential target if PI manages to establish stronger momentum above the previous resistance zone.

On the downside, US$0.0844 has been identified as an important support area, with another potential support zone around US$0.0828.

These levels are technical analysis rather than guarantees of future price movements.

Protocol 26 Deadline Has Passed

PI’s current price movement is taking place shortly after the completion of the Protocol 26 upgrade deadline.

Pi Core Team previously announced August 11, 2026 as the deadline for Mainnet node operators to complete the Protocol 26 upgrade. Nodes that did not upgrade could lose Mainnet connectivity until they were updated.

The upgrade was part of Pi Network’s broader technical development and was intended to improve several aspects of the network.

Why Has PI Not Rallied Strongly?

The completion of a blockchain upgrade does not automatically lead to a significant increase in the token’s price.

PI remains affected by broader cryptocurrency market conditions, trading volume, liquidity, investor sentiment, Bitcoin’s performance, and supply and demand.

PI previously experienced positive movement around the Protocol 26 deadline, but the token later faced renewed selling pressure.

As a result, technical progress and price performance should be considered separately.

Support at US$0.0844 Remains Important

One of the levels currently being watched is approximately US$0.0844.

If PI manages to remain above this area and buying pressure increases, the token could attempt to retest higher levels.

On the other hand, a sustained move below the support area could increase the possibility of PI testing lower levels.

These scenarios are based on market analysis and should not be interpreted as guaranteed predictions.

What Is the Pi Community Watching Next?

Following Protocol 26, attention is increasingly shifting toward Pi Network’s next technical and ecosystem developments.

Protocol 27 is one of the developments attracting attention after being described as the “final planned upgrade” in the current sequence of major protocol changes.

Beyond protocol upgrades, the community is also watching developments involving Mainnet applications, payments, developer activity, and the practical use of PI.

Exchange Listings Remain Important

Another factor being watched by the Pi community is the expansion of PI’s trading availability.

PI recently received a reported listing on SolCex, adding another trading venue for the token.

However, a new exchange listing does not guarantee a price increase. The long-term impact depends on factors such as trading volume, liquidity, and actual demand.

Investors Should Avoid Overly Optimistic Predictions

With PI trading significantly below its previous all-time high, discussions about potential future prices remain common across social media.

However, cryptocurrency price predictions are highly uncertain.

Readers should distinguish between actual market data, technical analysis, and price speculation.

No specific support or resistance level can guarantee that PI will rise or fall.

Users Should Remain Careful

As interest in Pi Network continues, users should also be cautious about scams and misleading information.

Users should never provide their Pi Wallet passphrase to another person, website, or service claiming to help with an upgrade or transaction.

Information about Pi Network updates should be verified through official channels whenever possible.

Conclusion

Pi Network’s PI token continues to trade around the US$0.08 area after the Protocol 26 upgrade deadline passed on August 11, 2026.

The US$0.09 area remains an important level to watch, while technical analysis has identified approximately US$0.0844 as a key support zone.

Whether PI can regain stronger momentum will depend on market conditions, liquidity, demand, and developments within the Pi ecosystem.

For the Pi community, attention is now shifting beyond Protocol 26 toward Protocol 27, Mainnet utility, ecosystem growth, and broader trading access for PI.

Sources

1. — technical levels and market analysis for PI.
2. — PI market and price information.
3. — PI price and market information.
4. — official Pi Network information.