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Kraken Launches PI Futures Amid Market Volatility Concerns

5/26/2025

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Kraken introduced the first perpetual futures contract for Pi Network's PI token, enabling US traders to leverage up to 20x.
Following the launch, PI's price decreased by 3.5% to $0.7821, highlighting concerns about market volatility.
The Pi Core Team holds 60% of the token supply, sparking criticism regarding transparency and data privacy.
Despite ecosystem updates aimed at enhancing utility, market sentiment remains cautious due to persistent challenges.

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Story summary

Kraken introduced the first perpetual futures contract for Pi Network's PI token, enabling US traders to leverage up to 20x.
Following the launch, PI's price decreased by 3.5% to $0.7821, highlighting concerns about market volatility.
The Pi Core Team holds 60% of the token supply, sparking criticism regarding transparency and data privacy.
Despite ecosystem updates aimed at enhancing utility, market sentiment remains cautious due to persistent challenges.