Pi neighborhood skilled Mr Spock has claimed that the Pi Network group is behind the promoting strain on the token. This comes as reviews point out that the group dumped over 1.2 million PI tokens not too long ago.<\/span><\/p>\n In a latest <\/span>X post<\/span><\/a>, crypto skilled Mr. Spock advised that the Pi Network core group is the doubtless supply of latest promoting strain. In his submit, he alleged that the undertaking\u2019s builders could also be liquidating tokens to generate income since Pi at the moment lacks purposeful merchandise or significant utility to maintain monetary inflows.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve said many times that it\u2019s our Core Team selling Pi because they don\u2019t have any other source of income,\u201d Spock wrote, claiming that the group\u2019s solely liquidity choice has been to promote their very own tokens.<\/span><\/p>\n This comes after a Pioneer <\/span>flagged<\/span><\/a> the sale of 1.2 million tokens. They described the occasion as \u201cawful\u201d and urged the undertaking to concentrate on real-world utility, on-chain transparency, and decentralization.<\/span><\/p>\n Other voices inside the neighborhood supported these claims. A commentator asserted that solely the core group holds sufficient PI quantity to drive the token\u2019s worth from $3 to $0.20. They additionally added that no Pioneer has the sort of holdings to trigger such a crash.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Notably, the group has confronted comparable allegations prior to now. Former govt <\/span>McPhilip accused the Pi team<\/span><\/a> of misusing $20 million in undertaking funds. <\/span>According to courtroom paperwork from 2020, Pi\u2019s long-term development and public credibility have allegedly been hampered by inside conflicts and administration rifts.<\/span><\/p>\n Despite the criticism, some Pioneers argue that the alleged token gross sales might be tied to official undertaking bills. For occasion, the testnet is at the moment getting used to check the continuing <\/span>Pi Network Protocol 23 upgrade<\/span><\/a>. Experts recommend that the necessity for added liquidity could also be attributable to development-related bills.<\/span><\/p>\n Over the previous month, Pi coin\u2019s worth has fallen practically 30%, persevering with a protracted downtrend that has erased greater than 90% of its worth from its peak.<\/span><\/p>\n The skilled Mr. Spock had described <\/span>Pi Network as a rug pull project,<\/span><\/a> warning that many Pioneers stay unaware of the size of the losses and the undertaking\u2019s unsure path.<\/span><\/p>\n The worth struggles come regardless of latest developments in its ecosystem. <\/span>For instance, the Pi group added a <\/span>DEX feature and an AMM<\/span><\/a> to its testnet to assist builders create <\/span>new tokens.<\/span><\/p>\n Additionally, reviews i<\/span>ndic<\/span>ate that SPi, a possible <\/span>stablecoin backed by Pi<\/span><\/a>, is at the moment being examined on the Testnet. This suggests the chance of a stablecoin pegged to the USD.<\/span><\/p>\n Based on the check, USPI will not be launched. But there could also be some that means behind the check. pic.twitter.com\/cUgq58syh5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Pi News (@PiNewsMedia) October 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nExpert Claim Pi Core Team Behind Price Pressure<\/h2>\n
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Pi Coin Price Slump Persists Despite Progress<\/h2>\n
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