The Pi Network has begun testing transactions using Tether USD (USDT) within its testnet, allowing users, known as Pioneers, to simulate operations in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. This initiative aims to create a controlled environment for learning and helps users navigate basic transaction flows in decentralized applications (dApps) linked to the network”s ecosystem.
The testnet acts as a practical laboratory where transfers and interactions can be executed without direct exposure to the actual market. This strategy aligns with the Pi Network“s previously stated focus on enhancing internal development and functional use cases rather than prioritizing immediate listings on major cryptocurrency exchanges. Such an approach has gained importance amid reduced liquidity conditions.
In 2025, the daily trading volume of Pi Coin fluctuated slightly above $100 million, indicating a decline in traction compared to the period following the mainnet launch, where the asset reached a historic peak near $2.99 in March. Since then, the price has dropped over 80%, driven by a combination of waning demand and increasing supply. Currently, Pi Coin trades around $0.17 and faces additional technical challenges.
According to the unlocking schedule, approximately 8.38 billion tokens are already circulating, while an estimated 4.5 billion tokens remain pending release. This pending supply keeps market attention focused on potential selling pressures in the coming months. Technical analysis indicators also suggest caution, as metrics compiled by SoSoValue indicate the price is currently above key moving averages. A loss of these supports may intensify a downward trend.
For larger investors, the current price level does not present a clear local bottom, especially with the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) remaining in negative territory. In this context, the introduction of USDT transactions in the testnet is seen as a move to reactivate activity within the ecosystem and enhance user experience.
The community anticipates that by providing more functional tools and increasing familiarity with DeFi applications, the Pi Network will stimulate practical use of Pi Coin and gradually attract renewed interest in its internal economy.
