After a period of bullish sentiment that saw PI's price reach around $0.62, the token plunged to $0.40 before stabilizing closer to $0.55. This sharp correction coincided with broader market sell-offs triggered by geopolitical tensions, affecting major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Beyond external market forces, internal dynamics within the Pi Network, such as upcoming token unlocks (with 340 million PI tokens scheduled for release by July), are contributing to potential selling pressure.
Despite the price volatility, the Pi Core Team is pushing for a shift from speculative interest to practical utility within the ecosystem. Recent updates to the .pi Domains initiative emphasize their function as Web3 digital identifiers for hosting decentralized applications and services, rather than mere speculative assets. Developer toolkits are also in development to facilitate app deployment, aiming to bolster engagement and real-world utility.
The highly anticipated open mainnet launch, now officially projected for Q4 2025, is a critical milestone for Pi Network. This transition is expected to enable full tradability of PI and foster a more robust decentralized application ecosystem. While some ambitious long-term price predictions exist, the immediate future of PI will heavily depend on successful KYC completion rates, resolution of migration issues, and the materialization of promised utility and exchange listings to absorb upcoming token supply.