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Pi Network price increased over 10% in 24 hours, reclaiming the $0.19-$0.20 zone
The rally is attributed to technical breakout from a descending trendline and upcoming protocol upgrades
Key resistance is identified at $0.25-$0.27, with a potential target of $0.35 if breached
Pi Network is undergoing protocol upgrade v20.2 with a deadline of March 12th for node operators.
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The Pi Network price has shown renewed strength, surging over 10% in the past 24 hours to reclaim the $0.19–$0.20 zone. This rebound occurs amidst a broader crypto market stabilization and is further fueled by internal Pi ecosystem developments, including confirmed progress on network migration and upcoming protocol upgrades. This has reignited bullish sentiment, with traders questioning if the Pi Network price can sustain its recovery and target the $0.35 level.
After a prolonged period of bearish pressure, the Pi Network price appears to be entering a significant transition phase. The daily chart indicates a breakout from a descending trendline that had capped the market since late 2025, suggesting a potential fading of selling momentum and a gradual return of buyer control. The token has rebounded to the $0.19–$0.20 region, confirming renewed demand. However, a critical resistance band lies between $0.25 and $0.27, a zone that has previously acted as a strong supply area. A decisive push above $0.27 would signify a major structural shift, invalidating the lower-high pattern and potentially paving the way for a recovery rally towards the $0.35 level, where another significant supply zone exists. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is also showing upward movement from oversold territory, indicating building buying pressure.
Conversely, failure to overcome the $0.25–$0.27 resistance could lead to another consolidation phase, with the $0.17–$0.18 demand zone serving as the primary support.
In addition to technical improvements, recent updates from the Pi Network ecosystem are contributing to positive sentiment. The project has confirmed progress on its v19.9 migration milestone, and the next protocol upgrade, v20.2, is anticipated shortly. A recent announcement indicated that the v20.2 protocol version upgrade has a deadline of March 12th, requiring all Pi mainnet nodes to complete the necessary steps to connect to the network.
The Pi Network price is at a crucial juncture. A successful breach of the $0.27 resistance could trigger a broader recovery move towards $0.35 in the near term. However, failure to clear this resistance may result in a prolonged consolidation period, with traders closely monitoring the $0.17 support level. The current combination of improving technical momentum and increasing market attention suggests that Pi Network price may be poised for its next significant movement.
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