370 Million Pi Tokens Hit Exchanges as User Access Issues Spark Market Fairness Debate
Pi Network's ecosystem development continues with new tools and migration improvements, but a significant disparity has emerged. While most users remain locked out due to KYC delays and technical hurdles, exchange balances of Pi tokens have surged from 244 million in March to over 370 million by July 2025.
The migration process requires KYC approval followed by phased token unlocks based on user activity—a system now facing criticism as exchange deposits grow exponentially. "This creates a two-tiered market," observes crypto analyst Moon Jeff, noting an 8 million Pi influx to exchanges within 48 hours despite widespread user access barriers.
Technical issues compound the problem, with 2FA failures and missing balances leaving some users queue-bound for months. The mounting sell pressure occurs against Pi's recent all-time high, raising questions about who's liquidating tokens when the majority cannot access their holdings.