Pi Coin Price Jumps Over 16% in a Day as Whale Accumulation Builds

Pi Coin (PI) has extended its recent rally, climbing more than 25% over the past week and over 16% in the last 24 hours, according to market data.

At press time, PI is trading around $0.4295 with a market capitalization of $3.35 billion and daily volume exceeding $204 million. The move comes as traders weigh a mix of bullish speculation and ongoing token unlock dynamics.

Slower Token Unlocks Ease Pressure

PI‘s circulating supply currently stands at 7.8 billion coins – less than 8% of its 100 billion maximum supply. August’s daily unlocks average 5.6 million tokens (around $2.4 million at current prices), down from Junes 7–8 million. This slowdown has helped reduce sell pressure in the short term. However, a total of 276 million PI ($119 million) is still scheduled for release this month, representing around 3.5% of circulating supply.

Historically, large unlock events have been followed by sharp price pullbacks – July saw a 13% drop after a 270 million PI release – meaning August could still bring volatility.

Centralization Concerns Still Loom

The Pi Foundation retains 20 billion tokens (20% of the total supply) and has full control over protocol upgrades. While 82% of the community voted in favor of a Binance listing earlier this year, the exchange has yet to proceed, reportedly due to centralization and audit concerns. That said, speculation has picked up again after PIs wallet update introduced Binance Connect and P2P functionality.

Whales Tighten Supply

One notable whale wallet, “GAS…ODM,” has accumulated around 350 million PI – worth approximately $141 million – cutting exchange supply by 20% since July. Similar whale behavior in low-liquidity assets has historically preceded rallies, but if distribution begins near the $0.50 mark, momentum could fade quickly.

Building Utility for Long-Term Growth

Pi Network is actively working to shift the tokens appeal from speculation to real-world usage. New initiatives like Pi AI Studio and the $100 million Pi Ventures fund are designed to expand the ecosystem. Still, adoption remains modest, with only about 21,000 mainnet apps and limited transactional activity.

Technically, the market shows signs of accumulation, with RSI climbing from 38 to 59 and MACD holding bullish since early August.

Where Could Pi Go Next？

If whale accumulation continues and a major exchange listing materializes, PI could realistically push toward the $0.50–$0.55 range in the short term, potentially testing $0.60 if liquidity surges. A Binance listing in particular could drive a breakout toward $0.70, similar to historical exchange-driven rallies.

On the flip side, if Augusts unlocks overwhelm buying pressure or if whales begin selling, a pullback to $0.38–$0.36 is possible before any renewed attempt at highs.

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