Karla Barker 
Pi Network’s token has outperformed Bitcoin over the past week, a move that has caught the attention of short-term traders. PI rose 2.5% in the last 24 hours and 4.81% over seven days. Bitcoin gained 1.06% and 2.13% over the same periods. That puts PI’s weekly advance at more than double Bitcoin’s.
The relative strength matters because smaller tokens often move with Bitcoin. When one starts to run faster, traders look for signs of fresh capital. It does not prove PI is decoupling from the wider market. But it does show that some money rotated into the token this week.
Developer Updates Add New Tools
Behind the price move, the Pi Network team released new developer features. One is local storage support. This lets apps save data on a user’s device instead of making repeated network calls. That can improve speed and reduce friction. The other feature gives access to app-specific staking data. Developers can now build functions tied to how users stake inside the network. These upgrades may not affect price right away. Still, they can support app growth over time. If usage rises, demand for the token may follow, though that link is never automatic.
Short-Term Charts Show Strength
PI also broke out of a range that held for about a month. The token had traded between $0.085 and $0.093. That upper boundary has turned into support, a bullish signal on shorter timeframes. Momentum indicators add some support. The Chaikin Money Flow has stayed above +0.05 for nearly a month, suggesting steady inflows. The MACD formed a bullish crossover above zero. A local resistance zone at $0.0955 also gave way.
But the daily chart is less clear. Key swing levels sit at $0.139 on the upside and $0.070 on the downside. Analysts still describe that structure as bearish. Short-term charts look constructive, while the daily picture has not flipped. For a real trend change, PI would need a decisive break above $0.1395. Until then, the larger trend remains technically bearish.
Risks Keep Traders Cautious
Buying pressure has eased in recent hours, which tempers the rally. There is also overhead supply. The $0.11 local high and the $0.12 to $0.13 zone could act as resistance. Those levels may cap gains before PI reaches $0.1395. That mix of fading momentum and resistance is why technical watchers lean cautious. Holders and swing traders may consider taking profits on further moves higher instead of assuming a full reversal. Bulls have something to work with this week. They do not yet have enough to call the downtrend over.