🚨 $PI.US — Protocol 26 Upgrade + RoboPay Partnership Ignites a 15% Surge
Pi Network has completed the mandatory Protocol 26 upgrade deadline (August 11) for all 421,000 node operators on the network. The upgrade focuses on smart-contract security, better state management, stronger encryption, and improved cross-network compatibility.
Meanwhile, the network announced a partnership with RoboPay to enable PI payments for AI-powered robotics services.
Price outcome:
PI jumped 15% to briefly test a local high at $0.096, and is currently trading around $0.089. Trading volume and attention have risen clearly, and PI has entered the “winners” list among altcoins.
Important warning point:
About 128 million PI will be unlocked during August, with an additional 132.7 million unlocking in September—this structural sell pressure could limit any attempts to break above $0.10. This is the main risk to the continuation of the rally.
Technical pattern:
PI is forming a rising triangle (bullish triangle) pattern after a long bearish trend. If buyers can maintain pressure, this could set up for a larger expansion move.
Setup (Conviction: medium — real catalyst but with structural headwinds):
Bullish trigger: breakout and close above $0.10 with strong volume → target $0.11-$0.115
Bearish trigger: failure to hold $0.085 → target $0.078-$0.08 (the unlock pressure kicks in)
Invalidation: any weakness on volume after the breakout = a potential bull trap due to the upcoming unlocks
The gap between the announcements and the “real demand” is still a key issue for the Pi project—monitor real volume, not just the news.
Pi Network has completed the mandatory Protocol 26 upgrade deadline (August 11) for all 421,000 node operators on the network. The upgrade focuses on smart-contract security, better state management, stronger encryption, and improved cross-network compatibility.
Meanwhile, the network announced a partnership with RoboPay to enable PI payments for AI-powered robotics services.
Price outcome:
PI jumped 15% to briefly test a local high at $0.096, and is currently trading around $0.089. Trading volume and attention have risen clearly, and PI has entered the “winners” list among altcoins.
Important warning point:
About 128 million PI will be unlocked during August, with an additional 132.7 million unlocking in September—this structural sell pressure could limit any attempts to break above $0.10. This is the main risk to the continuation of the rally.
Technical pattern:
PI is forming a rising triangle (bullish triangle) pattern after a long bearish trend. If buyers can maintain pressure, this could set up for a larger expansion move.
Setup (Conviction: medium — real catalyst but with structural headwinds):
Bullish trigger: breakout and close above $0.10 with strong volume → target $0.11-$0.115
Bearish trigger: failure to hold $0.085 → target $0.078-$0.08 (the unlock pressure kicks in)
Invalidation: any weakness on volume after the breakout = a potential bull trap due to the upcoming unlocks
The gap between the announcements and the “real demand” is still a key issue for the Pi project—monitor real volume, not just the news.