Pi Network Launches $100M Fund as Token Struggles Below $1

Most of the funding will be given in Pi itself, although some projects may receive U.S. dollars. Pi Network says this approach gives companies skin in the game by tying them directly to the currency they’re helping grow.

But the market reaction didn’t line up with the announcement’s ambition. PI’s price dropped quickly after the news, wiping out much of its gains from earlier in the month. For investors, it felt like a classic case of buying the rumor and selling the news.

 

Despite the price dip, Pi’s team says the fund isn’t meant to chase short-term hype. Instead, it’s part of a bigger push to make Pi more useful in the real world. Startups backed by the fund won’t just get money, they’ll also get access to Pi Network’s massive user base, which spans over 200 countries and includes more than 19 million verified users.

 

Investment decisions will come from Pi Foundation, a nonprofit guiding the network’s development. The group plans to follow a process similar to what traditional venture capital firms use, with a focus on picking high-impact startups that can scale.

 

While the launch of the venture fund shows that Pi is thinking ahead, the token itself is still in rough shape. PI is trading at around $0.78, slightly up over the last day, but still down more than 70% from its peak in February.

Chart signals are mixed. Some moving averages show signs of strength, while others still flash warnings. The token needs to clear resistance at $0.84 to confirm any kind of real rebound. If it can’t, prices could slip back toward $0.70.