Pi Network has appeared in Kraken’s “Chains” section for upcoming blockchain integrations, pushing fresh speculation about a possible listing on the U.S. exchange. The update is not an official listing confirmation, but it has drawn attention because roadmap placement on a tier-1 venue is often seen as a sign that a project is under active review.
Kraken has been explicit about the limits of that signal. Assets shown on its roadmap are not guaranteed to launch, and the exchange has warned users not to deposit tokens before an official announcement is made. Even with that caveat, inclusion on the roadmap suggests that Pi is being evaluated at a more concrete stage than a simple market rumor would imply.
Why the “Chains” placement matters
The wording around Kraken’s update points to possible blockchain integration work rather than a basic trading pair addition. Full chain support requires infrastructure setup, security checks, and confidence in network stability. That makes the development notable, even if the exchange has stopped well short of saying a listing is coming.
If Pi were eventually listed, it could gain deeper liquidity, broader visibility, and a credibility boost tied to access on a major platform. Kraken serves millions of users globally, and access to that audience could widen exposure to the project. For now, though, the roadmap should be read as progress rather than a promise.
Pi Core Team says KYC rewards feature is in testing
At the same time, the Pi Core Team shared an update on KYC validator rewards. According to the team, the system design has been completed, development work is finished, and testing is now underway. The stated target for launch is March 2026.
KYC remains one of the network’s central operational hurdles. Large-scale user verification is necessary if the project is to expand and move closer to full mainnet readiness. Some analysts cited in the source view this progress as a sign that Pi is still advancing on that front, which could matter for any future exchange decision. Frustration has not disappeared, though. Some users are still dealing with long verification delays.
Price falls to around $0.144 as volume rises
Market reaction has not been positive on price. CoinMarketCap data cited in the source puts Pi at about $0.144, down roughly 8% over the past 24 hours. The decline was described as part of a broader crypto sell-off linked to global economic uncertainty, rather than a response to project-specific news.
Trading volume climbed to nearly $35 million, a move the source said points to heavy selling pressure instead of light profit-taking. The same report said Pi has been moving closely with Bitcoin and the wider market, suggesting that macro sentiment has been the bigger driver. Extreme fear across crypto is still shaping trading behavior.
$0.14 is the near-term level in focus
The source described the short-term technical picture as bearish, while also noting early signs that price could stabilize. RSI remains weak, indicating oversold conditions, and momentum readings continue to signal volatility. There is no clean directional break yet.
If Bitcoin holds above $65,000, Pi may be able to defend the $0.14 support zone and move into consolidation. A break below that level could open the way to a quick retest of $0.13, described as its recent yearly low. On the upside, an improvement in market sentiment could lift the token back toward the $0.16 to $0.18 range mentioned in the report.
Binance talk remains speculative
The source also noted that some analysts think a future Kraken listing could lead other major exchanges, including Binance, to consider Pi as well. Large exchange listings do sometimes produce a follow-on effect as platforms compete for trading activity.
There is still no official signal from Binance in the material provided. At this stage, that idea remains speculation. The only clear confirmation point for the market would be a formal public listing announcement from an exchange.