Stablecoins vs. Pi Network: The Silent Threat to Crypto’s Underdog?

Stablecoins are muscling into every corner of crypto—but can Pi Network survive the squeeze?

The Stablecoin Juggernaut Rolls On

Tether’s $100B market cap isn’t just a number—it’s a wrecking ball swinging at altcoins. While Pi Network builds its ‘mobile-first’ utopia, dollar-pegged titans are eating the crypto pie.

Pi’s Achilles’ Heel: Real Utility

Stablecoins bypass volatility fears with brutal efficiency. Need to pay rent? USDC works today. Pi’s ‘future-proof’ ecosystem? Still asking users to ‘wait for Mainnet.’

The Institutional End-Run

BlackRock’s BUIDL fund proves Wall Street wants stable rails—not grassroots tokens. Pi’s 35M ‘engaged users’ sound impressive… until you see Visa settling $12T/year in USDC.

Cynical Finance Jab
: Nothing unites crypto like watching a stablecoin flip your favorite project’s market cap before lunch.

Pi isn’t dead—but the clock’s ticking. Adapt or become another ‘we were early’ tombstone.

Stablecoins are becoming more popular in the crypto market. Thanks to their steady prices, backing from real-world assets, and growing support from regulators, these coins have become a go-to option for people looking for stability in a market known for wild swings. 

But some experts from the Pi community think that the rise of stablecoins could get in the way of Pi Network’s goal of becoming a widely used global currency.

Can Pi Compete with Stablecoins?

Pi Network’s long term goal is to make PI Coin a global currency, focused on easy access, mobile mining, and peer-to-peer use. But without key advancements, stablecoins may continue to be the preferred choice for users seeking a stable, currency-like crypto.

Stablecoins have fiat backing and institutional trust. Pi Coin still faces volatility, limited listings, and regulatory hurdles. And in order to compete globally, it must improve its real-world utility and build greater trust. 

What Gives Pi an Edge?

Pi does have some unique advantages that could help it stand out: First, Pi’s mining is as simple as tapping an app, with no need for wallets or exchanges. This makes it far more accessible than most cryptocurrencies.

Second, Pi Network’s 65 million-strong community and referral-based model create strong network effects that stablecoins don’t offer. If Pi’s real-world utility improves, this loyal base could drive significant adoption.

Finally, Pi is building its own ecosystem with dApps and developer tools, including the new AI-powered Pi App Studio. If successful, this could boost engagement, attract new users, and turn Pi into a thriving digital economy. 

Price Struggles Continue

Pi Network still faces  issues like centralization, KYC delays, and low user activity. It is still in its early stages without institutional backing or proven real-world utility. 

Pi coin’s recent breakout above a key downtrend looked promising, but the rally did not last. It quickly reversed and the token is now sliding again. If this trend continues, PI could slide toward its all-time low NEAR $0.40. 

A rebound is still possible if demand picks up, with an upside potential to $0.66. But for now, the pressure remains on the downside. It is currently trading at $0.4961, down 5% in the last 24 hours.