PI faces corrective pressure as token struggles below $0.17

Key takeaways

• Pi Network extends losses on Friday as a 50-period EMA caps short-term recovery attempts.
• The token could drop below the $0.1600 if the bearish trend persists. 

Pi Network (PI) extended losses on Friday, risking a bearish breakout from its short-term consolidation on the 4-hour chart. 

The token remains capped by the 50-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $0.1733, limiting recovery despite the recent launch of vibe coding features within the Pi ecosystem.

Vibe coding features aim to boost ecosystem development

The Pi Network has introduced vibe coding tools for developers, enabling the conversion of AI-assisted apps—from platforms like Codex, Claude Code, Replit, Cursor, and Lovable—into Pi Apps. 

This integration could reduce app development time and strengthen the ecosystem, which boasts over 60 million engaged users.

Technical outlook: correction pressure persists

The PI/USD 4-hour chart remains bearish and efficient as PI is down by more than 2% in the last 24 hours. 

PI is currently under a corrective bias, capped by the 50-period EMA at $0.1733 on the 4-hour chart and the 200-period EMA at $0.1771. 

The pair also sits below a nearby downtrend resistance line around $0.1741, reinforcing the upside barrier.

If the bulls regain control, initial resistance would be seen at the 50-period EMA at $0.1733 and the 200-period EMA at $0.1771 cap short-term upside. A nearby downtrend resistance line around $0.1741 adds to the barrier.

The momentum indicators also suggest that the bears are still in control.  The Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits at 45, below the midline, signaling persistent selling pressure. 

The MACD remains near-flat, suggesting weak, consolidative momentum rather than a decisive rebound.

However, if the bearish trend persists, immediate support would emerge at the S1 Pivot Point at $0.1645.

Pi Network’s short-term outlook remains cautious, and traders should monitor both EMA and trendline levels for signs of a breakout or deeper correction.