{"content":"Pi Network Steadies ⚡ – Consolidation Ahead of Stellar Protocol Upgrade In a consolidation range, Pi Network's decline becomes sideways. The Stellar protocol version 23 update is underway at Pi Network. Post-descending channel breakout technical indications indicate lack of momentum. PI pricing maintains a tight range above $0.3500 at press time on Thursday, sustaining the sideways trend. Consolidation ends the collapse, determining the next trend. Meanwhile, Pi Network is upgrading to Stellar 23. Pi Network Testnet 1 upgrades to 23. Pi Network successfully upgraded Testnet 1 to Stellar protocol version 23 from 19. After upgrading the Mainnet, the core team will update Testnet 2. FXStreet said that the updated version would support smart contracts. The core team has mentioned scheduled network interruptions throughout deployment, however the community is unaware of progress. Investors' mood about Pi Network stays stable around $0.3500 despite Testnet 1 adjustments. However, the Testnet 2 update might spur smart contract functionality on the Mainnet. At press time on Thursday, Pi Network trades at $0.3500, indicating little volatility after three straight indecisive candles. Between $0.4000 to $0.3220, prices fluctuate. Still, the Accumulation/Distribution Line (ADL) rises to -289.83 million from -345 million on Sunday, indicating less selling pressure. If PI closes over $0.4000, the daily chart's lower high streak and consolidation range breakout will finish. Mobile mining cryptocurrency might bounce to $0.5032, last tested July 22. A dip below $0.3220 would invalidate the falling channel pattern breakout and end the consolidation period on the downside. The drop might reach $0.3000. #pi #PiCoreTeam $BTC $ETH $XRP ","images":["https://d2kdcqywr8ua22.cloudfront.net/uploadfile/article/blog/2025092025/09/18/6a84d6c3aeef45cf98d01113229ee477.png"],"tags":[],"tradingPairs":["ETH/USDT"],"quotearticleid":0}