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The broader cryptocurrency market is attempting to recover after days of bearish price action. Bitcoin has climbed slightly back above the $90,000 level, while Ethereum is trading over $3,000 again, giving some relief after a sharp downturn.
Amid this slow recovery, Pi Network’s native token, Pi, remains stuck below its important price range. Pi is currently trading at $0.2461, supported by a market cap of around $2.05 billion. The token’s price is showing mild upward movement, but the strength behind the move appears limited.
Weak Volume Raises Concerns
Despite the slight rise, PI’s 24-hour trading volume has fallen sharply by more than 35% dropping to $23 million. The decline in volume shows that buyers are present but not confident enough to push the price higher with conviction.
For now, analysts say Pi needs to hold support between $0.243 and $0.244 to maintain any short-term bullish structure. If that range holds, Pi could continue nudging upward toward $0.250, and possibly $0.255 if fresh liquidity enters the market.
The token could attempt a larger recovery toward $0.30–$0.35. However, losing support around $0.27 could send Pi back toward the $0.20 zone, erasing recent gains.
Could Pi Be the Start of the Next Altcoin Season?
One crypto commentator on X (formerly Twitter) pointed to a bigger possibility: the idea that Pi Network might have the potential to kickstart the next major altcoin season.
The commentator argued that new altseasons are usually triggered by strong new narratives — and Pi Network represents one of the largest “new chain narratives” the market has seen in years. With millions of KYC-verified users waiting on the sidelines, the upcoming Pi DEX launch is viewed as a significant catalyst.
Why Pi Network’s DEX Could Be a Major Catalyst
According to them, Pi’s decentralized exchange could become a massive liquidity hub the moment it goes live, thanks to its large built-in user base. When existing major blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum appear congested or temporarily stagnant, capital often rotates into fresh ecosystems with strong momentum or new technology.
Right now, the market fits that profile. Bitcoin and Ethereum are stabilizing rather than rallying, ETF approvals are facing delays, and Ethereum’s next upgrade still carries uncertainty — all conditions that could push traders to explore new opportunities.
A Perfect Storm for a New Narrative
The argument is that if Pi launches its DEX at this exact moment, when market sentiment is seeking a new spark, it could become the trigger that sets off the next altcoin bull cycle.
Whether this scenario actually plays out depends on execution, market timing, and buying momentum.
