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Bybit CEO Labels Pi Network a Scam, Refuses To List Token

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou dismisses Pi Network as a scam and asserts that the exchange has no plans to list the token.
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Bybit CEO Labels Pi Network a Scam, Refuses To List Token

Highlights

  • Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has dismissed Pi Network as a scam.
  • Bybit will not list the PI token due to legitimacy concerns.
  • The PI token plummets by more than 59% in a single day.

Amid increasing enthusiasm surrounding the Pi Network, Bybit CEO Ben Zhou labeled it a scam. Clarifying that Bybit has no plans to list the PI token, the Bybit CEO questioned the project’s legitimacy.

Meanwhile, the PI token’s value plummeted by over 55% in a single day, causing alarm among investors. Despite its initial popularity, the token’s downward spiral has raised concerns about its long-term viability.

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Pi Network Is a Scam, Says Bybit CEO

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has publicly voiced his skepticism about the Pi Network’s legitimacy, calling it a scam. In a recent X post, Zhou explicitly stated that Bybit will not list the PI token, reaffirming his doubts about its authenticity. He stated, “I still think you are a scam, and no , Bybit will not list scam.”

Referring to a 2021 warning from the People’s Government of Hengyang, Zhou pointed out that the Chinese Police deemed Pi Network as a scam targeting elderly folks. According to reports, the government has issued a warning against Pi Network’s alleged plans to misuse the public’s personal data to accumulate pension funds. The Bybit CEO added, “There are multiple other reports out there questioning the project legitimacy.”

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Bybit Has No Plans to List PI Token

Reiterating his previous stance, Ben Zhou stated that Bybit is not listing the Pi token, due to scam concerns. In a previous post, he dismissed rumors of Bybit listing the Pi token, with a message in Chinese. The post is translated as,

A bunch of people asked me today if I wanted to list Pi. I said, ‘Stop being ridiculous.’ Back when I was trading forex, I was constantly confronted by middle-aged people demanding their hard-earned money back. I really don’t want to deal with that in the crypto space—so I’m keeping my distance. Thanks

In the recent thread, Zhou confirmed that Bybit hasn’t submitted a listing request for the PI token. He reiterated that allegations of PI turning down Bybit’s listing or failing the exchange’s KYB verification process are unfounded. Further questioning the project’s legitimacy, Zhou stated, “If the project is legitimate and straight up, then you should come forth and address these report so everyone can understand , but instead you choose to make up shit and do these childish attack with no ground.”

Notably, Binance is currently conducting a community poll to gauge interest in listing Pi. So far, the majority of voters are in favor of adding the coin to the platform.

PI Plummets: What’s Next?

Despite the initial hype, Pi Network’s PI token has plummeted by a massive 59.58% over the last 24 hours. However, traders remain optimistic about the token which is evident from the staggering 2833% surge in its trading volume.

At press time, the PI token is trading in the red zone, at a price of $0.7806, significantly down from the high of $1.99. However, driven by the initial parabolic uptrend, analysts remain bullish. As per Pi price prediction, the token is poised to hit $300 driven by potential listings by major exchanges.

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