YEREVAN (CoinChapter.com) — Bitget, a cryptocurrency exchange, has confirmed the listing of Pi Network Token (PI). Trading for the PI/USDT pair will start on Feb. 20, 2025, at 08:00 UTC. The token will be available under Bitget’s Innovation, Web3, and Public Chain Zone.
Deposits for PI are not yet open, but Bitget will announce details soon. Withdrawals will open on Feb. 21, 2025, at 09:00 UTC.
OKX Adds Pi Network Token (PI) to Its Platform
OKX, another cryptocurrency exchange, has also confirmed the listing of Pi Network Token. Deposits opened on Feb. 12, 2025, at 02:45 UTC.
Spot trading for PI/USDT will begin on February 20, 2025, at 08:00 UTC, the same time as Bitget. Withdrawals will start on February 21, 2025, at 08:00 UTC.
This listing comes as Pi Network transitions from its Enclosed Network phase to its Open Network. More than 10 million users have already migrated to the Mainnet.
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou Declines to List Pi Network Token
Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has refused to list Pi Network Token (PI) on his exchange, making his stance clear in an X post. He stated that he was recently asked if he wanted to join Pi Network, but he rejected the idea, calling it ridiculous. Zhou further emphasized that he wanted to keep his distance from the project.
His post referenced his past experience in forex trading, where he frequently encountered people demanding the return of their hard-earned money.
After Bybit CEO Ben Zhou rejected Pi Network, supporters defended the project on social media. The Times of PiNetwork stated that opinions on cryptocurrencies vary but described Pi Network as a community-driven platform with real-world utility.
Despite Bybit’s refusal, interest in Pi Network Token remains strong ahead of its Open Network transition.
Open Network Launch on February 20
Pi Network will transition from an Enclosed Network to an Open Network on Feb. 20, 2025, at 08:00 UTC, allowing transactions to integrate with external networks and blockchains. According to Pi Network’s statement, the launch follows the completion of technical, product, business, and legal requirements.
During the Enclosed Mainnet phase, the project focused on KYC verification and platform development. This period allowed time for real applications to be built, ensuring that the Pi ecosystem had operational services at launch.
Above all, with technical and migration milestones reached, the network is now prepared for external connectivity. The Pi team stated that this transition moves Pi toward real-world use cases, expanding transaction possibilities beyond its closed system.
