Pi Coin (PI) is currently trading at $0.65, up slightly by more than 1% at the time of writing. While the broader crypto market is showing signs of strength, Pi Coin has remained relatively flat, trading within a narrow range of $0.60 to $0.68 in recent weeks.
Despite the limited price movement, there’s excitement in the Pi Network community with the launch of a new game app, Fruity $PI, now live on the Pi Network Mainnet Ecosystem. The app adds to the growing number of decentralized applications being built on the Pi platform, aimed at improving user engagement and ecosystem activity.
However, some investor frustration is mounting over the coin’s stagnant performance. This sentiment took a humorous turn when a user on social media claimed to have listed 3 PI coins on the OKX exchange for a total of $314,159, stating they were new to using exchanges.
The post quickly went viral, with crypto analyst Dr. Altcoin commenting, “This guy is selling 3 Pi on OKX each for a GCV value of $314,159! Some people have no clue how crypto works.”
This guy is selling 3 Pi on OKX each for a GCV value of $314159! Some people have no clue how crypto works. Dimas @2000Rocker do you care to clarify? https://t.co/uwE9SlhRHB
Another user, @2000Rocker, was tagged in the conversation for clarification, while others chimed in, with one commenter joking, “He’ll have to wait 40 to 50 years to take profit.”
While the post stirred laughs across the community, it also highlighted confusion among some newer users about the coin’s real value versus speculative pricing.
For now, Pi Coin continues to hold steady, with the ecosystem gradually expanding. Whether new apps like Fruity PI$PI can drive more meaningful price action remains to be seen.
Bitcoin (BTC) surged past the $90,000 mark following reports of its potential preferential treatment in President Donald Trump’s proposed US crypto reserve strategy.
The speculation comes ahead of the White House Crypto Summit, which Trump will host and feature top digital asset industry executives.
Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Plan Unveiled
Citing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, The Pavlovick Today revealed that the strategic cryptocurrency reserve would be on Friday’s agenda for President Trump’s White House Crypto Summit.
“The President definitely thinks that there’s a Bitcoin strategic reserve. Now there will be the question of, how do we handle the other cryptocurrencies? And I think the model is going to be announced on Friday,” Lutnick reportedly stated.
Reportedly, Trump envisions a strategic Bitcoin reserve, distinguishing it from other cryptocurrencies. Lutnick suggested Bitcoin would receive unique status under Trump’s plans.
“So Bitcoin is one thing, and then the other currencies, the other crypto tokens, I think, will be treated differently—positively, but differently,” he added.
Following this news, Bitcoin reclaimed the $90,000 psychological level, with BTC trading for $90,097 as of this writing. According to BeInCrypto data, this represents a surge of over 7% since Wednesday’s session opened.
The prospective preferential treatment for Bitcoin is unsurprising given its heft as the pioneer crypto. Similarly, its commodity status, like Ethereum (ETH), also positions it for possible privilege.
In a recent Truth Social post, he emphasized his administration’s commitment to elevating the crypto sector. Specifically, Trump announced that the US crypto reserve would include XRP, SOL, and ADA alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum.
However, Lutnick’s comments suggest that Bitcoin may receive special status under the new framework. While Trump’s announcement has fueled bullish sentiment in the Bitcoin market, it has also sparked significant debate.
Some crypto leaders have expressed skepticism about including alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) in the US reserve. Critics argue that favoring Bitcoin while treating other tokens differently could create market distortions.
Another major talking point is Ethereum’s role—or lack thereof—in the prospective crypto reserve strategy. The White House Crypto Summit will feature leaders from ecosystems running on Ethereum, but the blockchain lacks representation.
Notwithstanding, the announcement of a strategic crypto reserve has led to speculation about an incoming altseason. Tim Haldorsson, founder of Luna Strategy, told BeInCrypto that Trump’s plan could drive increased investment into altcoins.
However, Henrik Zeberg Jensen, the head of Macroeconomics and fund manager of Swissblock Technologies AG, has a different opinion.
“Trump does not stand as a testimony to or a proof of which tokens will have success. Look at his meme coin [TRUMP]! No usability- and driven by speculation. The success of any token in the long run will be based on the usability of the token in future solutions which will lift productivity and reduce cost. Trump’s picks in that respect seem arbitrary,” Zeberg told BeInCrypto.
Should Bitcoin get preferential treatment in the crypto reserve, altcoins could still benefit. Historically, Bitcoin-led rallies have often paved the way for altcoin surges.
Pi Coin, once a rising star in the crypto space, has faced significant setbacks recently, with its price plummeting nearly 80% from its peak of $3. This drop has raised concerns about the project’s legitimacy, liquidity, and exchange support.
The suspension of Pi trading on BitMart a month ago, due to pending KYB (Know Your Business) approval for 1:1 Pi swaps, has particularly hindered its accessibility.
BitMart Resumes Pi Coin Trading
Pi Coin resumes trading on BitMart. Crypto expert Dr. Altcoin shared that this move could help the Pi Coin price recover and potentially reach the $1 mark. Additionally, an official KYB approval for BitMart might be on the horizon, which could further bolster investor confidence in Pi’s future.
Banxa, a major fiat on-ramp provider, recently suspended Pi Coin transactions, citing pending KYB approval. This move has reduced liquidity and created additional hurdles for users looking to buy Pi Coin with fiat.
Dr. Altcoin noted that despite this setback, Banxa had previously purchased millions of Pi at a low price and could return stronger once the approval is granted. This potential rebound could also coincide with a price surge, raising optimism among Pi investors.
Pi Network Exchange Listing
While Pi Network has garnered attention, its absence from major exchanges such as Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken has significantly limited its exposure and demand.
The listing speculations are growing, with the Pi logo recently appearing in a post on HTX’s platform, fueling rumors of a potential listing.
These moves, though promising, aren’t enough to fully lift the project’s visibility and trading volume on the global stage.
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Pi Coin, once a rising star in the crypto space, has faced significant setbacks recently, with its price plummeting nearly 80% from its peak of $3. This drop has raised concerns about the project’s legitimacy, liquidity, and exchange support. The suspension of Pi trading on BitMart a month ago, due to pending KYB (Know Your …
In the final week of July, the total open interest in the crypto derivatives market remains historically high, exceeding $200 billion. Any significant price movement now could trigger massive losses for both long and short positions.
However, a few altcoins are showing signs of potential large-scale liquidations this week. Let’s take a closer look at which ones.
1. Ethereum
Ethereum has been surrounded by positive news about institutional accumulation in recent months. At times, its inflows even outperformed those of Bitcoin ETFs. More recently, SharpLink Gaming acquired 77,206 ETH worth $296 million last week, raising its total holdings to 438,000 ETH.
These bullish developments pushed ETH close to the $4,000 mark in the last week of July. Many analysts expect ETH to hit $4,000 soon—or even surpass it. But this level also acts as a strong psychological resistance, where profit-taking could emerge at any moment.
“A key resistance level ahead for Ethereum $ETH is $3,980. Breaking above it could ignite a major bull rally!” crypto analyst Ali Martinez commented.
Regardless of direction, the liquidation map shows that potential liquidations could reach billions of dollars if ETH moves significantly.
According to Coinglass data, if ETH breaks above $4,000, total accumulated short liquidations could reach $1.2 billion. On the other hand, if ETH faces strong profit-taking and drops to $3,500, long liquidations could soar to $7.8 billion.
The map also reveals an imbalance between longs and shorts, indicating that many traders are betting more money and leverage on a downward correction.
2. Solana
Although Solana still needs to rise over 50% to revisit its early-year high of nearly $300, its open interest has already exceeded $11 billion. That’s over 25% higher than when SOL peaked in January.
This suggests that traders are more exposed to Solana now than in the past. However, most of this exposure comes from derivatives rather than spot trading.
CoinMarketCap data shows that SOL’s current daily spot trading volume is just over $6 billion. That’s far below the tens of billions seen in January.
This wide gap between derivatives and spot volume reflects that Solana traders are leaning toward short-term bets. As a result, the token is prone to sharp swings and potential liquidations.
The liquidation map shows a balance between long and short positions. With SOL trading around $191, a move above $200 could trigger more than $600 million in liquidations. Conversely, a drop to $181 could liquidate over $700 million in long positions.
3. BNB
Entering the last week of July, BNB hit a new all-time high of $859. This rally was fueled by growing activity on BNB Chain and increased interest from companies in the BNB treasury.
While BNB hasn’t shown signs of a pullback yet, the BNB/USDT liquidation map on Binance reveals heavy leverage—up to 50x.
The map is almost entirely covered in yellow (indicating 50x leverage), especially around the $753 to $875 range.
On Binance alone, total long liquidations outweigh shorts. If BNB surpasses $875, short positions worth $18.5 million could be liquidated. On the other hand, if BNB drops below the psychological $800 mark, more than $36 million in long positions would be wiped out.
Ignoring short-term noise, many analysts believe BNB could soon reach $1,000. However, some offer a more detailed view, suggesting that the price might first fall below $800 before resuming its uptrend.
