Pi Coin sinks 15% after upgrade-fueled rally as Pi Network advances node roadmap

On February 15, 2026, Pi Network's native token fell nearly 15% within 24 hours after a sharp rally linked to a Mainnet node upgrade deadline. The price had earlier surged more than 30% in a single day, lifting Pi to $0.1985, its highest level since January 20, before profit-taking and weak altcoin sentiment drove a pullback. Exchange data showed a net inflow of about 2.89 million PI to centralized platforms, signaling ongoing short-term selling pressure while node upgrades continue on a phased timeline.