Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has officially announced the upcoming listing of the Pi Network token ($PI), with trading set to commence on Friday, March 13, 2026. This marks a significant milestone for the project, which has struggled to secure major exchange listings since its mainnet launch in February 2025.
The listing is particularly notable as it will make the $PI token more accessible to traders in the United States, where it has been largely unavailable. Currently, the token is listed on exchanges like OKX, MEXC, and Gate, which have a smaller market share in the U.S. The Kraken listing is expected to increase the token's visibility and liquidity significantly.
The announcement has already impacted the market, with the Pi Network price surging over 78% from its all-time low and trading at $0.2310 as of Thursday. The token has outperformed major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP in recent weeks. Analysts attribute this momentum to anticipation of the Kraken listing and the upcoming Pi Day event on March 14, where developers are expected to share future plans.
Looking ahead, the Kraken listing could catalyze further exchange integrations. Market observers speculate that other major platforms like Coinbase, Binance, HTX, and Upbit may follow suit, potentially opening the token to wider pools of traders in regions like South Korea and China.
Beyond the listing, Pi Network is actively developing its ecosystem. Key priorities include enabling users and developers to launch tokens, launching a decentralized exchange (DEX) with an automated market maker (AMM), and accelerating its KYC process. The project ultimately aims to launch a "KYC-as-a-Service" solution to compete with projects like Worldcoin and Humanity Protocol.
