Pi Network saw a sharp 10% spike in trading on Tuesday, briefly reaching $0.52 before settling around $0.49. The token had spent most of July trading below $0.50 and hovering just a few cents above its all-time low.
The price increase came shortly after the Pi Core Team shared new data highlighting adoption of its app-building tools. According to official figures, over 21,000 apps have been created and published on Pi Network since the launch of the AI-powered Pi App Studio on Pi2Day 2025. The total includes 7,600 chatbot apps and 14,100 custom applications, with more than 34,800 individuals taking part in the development process.
The announcement has been widely circulated in Pi community channels, with many users showcasing small-scale games and utility apps built using the platform’s no-code tools.
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Strong Participation in Pi2Day Challenge
The recent momentum builds on the Pi2Day 2025 Ecosystem Challenge, which ran from June 28 to July 7. During the campaign, 2.6 million users participated in an eight-step walkthrough of new ecosystem tools, including the App Studio, Node updates, and the Ecosystem Directory Staking platform. Of those, over 761,000 completed all steps and claimed limited-edition digital badges.
The challenge was designed to encourage hands-on use of Pi’s new features and promote grassroots development within the ecosystem. Developers and users also had the option to stake Pi tokens on their favorite apps, which influenced rankings within the Ecosystem Directory. In total, over 37.7 million Pi was staked across 1,450 different apps.
Market Context
Despite Monday’s move, Pi Network remains down significantly from its February highs, when the token traded above $2.90. Broader market conditions have been favorable, with Bitcoin reaching new highs and many top altcoins posting double-digit weekly gains. Pi’s limited participation in this wider rally has previously been linked to ongoing token unlocks and the lack of top-tier exchange listings.
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Looking Ahead
The release of app creation figures and strong engagement during the Pi2Day campaign suggest growing user activity within the network’s ecosystem. While some of the apps are still early-stage or experimental, the volume of contributions indicates interest in the platform’s development tools.
However, Pi still needs to prove that it can handle its tokenomics and win major exchange listings. Until then, every bounce might face strong selling pressure.
