PI Decouples from Bitcoin as Recovering Above $1 Looks More Difficult

Pi Network (PI) has recently faced a challenging period in its price action. After dipping below the $1 mark, the altcoin’s recovery appears to be losing momentum. 

Unlike previous rebounds, current market conditions suggest that Pi Network might find it more difficult to regain the $1.00 price level.

Pi Network Is Losing Traction

The Average Directional Index (ADX) currently sits at 32, which is notably above the 25 threshold. This reading indicates that the prevailing trend is gaining strength. In this case, Pi Network’s trend is downward, reinforcing bearish sentiment among traders and investors.

Further evidence of this strengthening downtrend is visible through the Parabolic SAR indicator. The dots are positioned above the candlesticks, a classic signal that the price is likely to continue falling. Such technical indicators often prompt cautious trading behavior and can increase selling pressure.

Pi Network Parabolic SAR and ADX. Source:  TradingView

Pi Network’s price has shown a weakening correlation with Bitcoin, currently measured at 0.25 and steadily declining. This low and falling correlation suggests that PI is starting to behave more independently rather than mirroring Bitcoin’s movements.

This decoupling is significant because Bitcoin recently set a new all-time high (ATH) and may continue to rise. However, Pi Network is less likely to capitalize on Bitcoin’s bullish momentum, given its diverging price dynamics.

The falling correlation implies that PI could struggle to follow Bitcoin’s upward trajectory.

Pi Network Correlation With Bitcoin. Source:  TradingView

PI Price Aims For A Rally

At its current price of $0.77, Pi Network would need to rise approximately 28% to reach the $1.00 mark again. Given the indicators pointing to a strengthening downtrend and weakening correlation with Bitcoin, this price target seems ambitious in the near term.

Heightened bearishness may erode investor confidence, leading to increased selling. Should the price break below the critical support level of $0.71, Pi could face a further decline, potentially sliding down to $0.61. Such a drop would deepen the bearish outlook.

Pi Network Price Analysis. Source:  TradingView

On the other hand, if broader market conditions improve, Pi Network might break through resistance levels at $0.78 and $0.87. Surpassing these points could invalidate the current bearish thesis and pave the way for a renewed push toward the $1.00 price target.