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Worse than a rug pull: the pi disaster unfolds

Crypto Users Alarmed | Pi's Value Plummets Over 90% Amid Rising Concerns

By

Emilia Gomez

Mar 30, 2026, 03:21 AM

Edited By

David Kim

Updated

Mar 30, 2026, 09:22 AM

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A graph showing the sharp decline of Pi cryptocurrency's value over time, highlighting a drop of over 90%.

A growing concern among people in the crypto community emerges as Pi's value declines sharply, dropping more than 90% from its peak in February 2025. Many are questioning the managementโ€™s silence while it continues to generate revenue through advertisements.

What Happened?

Discussions on various forums highlight the serious challenges faced by Pi. Critics argue its current value is below expectations, yet the team remains silent.

Key Issues at Play

  1. Management's Inactivity: Many in the community are frustrated by the team's lack of communication. "The core team doesnโ€™t talk if they donโ€™t have to," remarked one participant.

  2. Misleading Price Metrics: Some assert the use of the all-time high (ATH) as a reference is deceptive. It turns out, the ATH was influenced by a brief spike due to thin liquidity, leaving the coin vulnerable to a steep sell-off.

  3. Ad Revenue Controversy: Despite losing value, Pi continues to run ads. "Theyโ€™re still making money from everyone on ads,โ€ emphasized another commentator. Interestingly, a few users suggested that many people remain invested, with one stating, "I have been mining for free and have 20k Pi. For me, itโ€™s free money."

"How can something that was free be a rug pull?" - Comment from the community.

User Sentiment

Opinion among people remains divided. While some see potential, others express frustration, particularly about the cumbersome KYC process that stretches for months. A frustrated participant noted, "I want out, but they still havenโ€™t sent me the second migration Pi coins."

Key Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ”ป Pi has lost over 90% of its peak value, sparking dissatisfaction.

  • โš ๏ธ Managementโ€™s silence raises eyebrows amid ongoing ad revenue generation.

  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ "For me, itโ€™s free money, and Iโ€™m not selling yet," shared a participant who remains optimistic.

The crypto community remains watchful as developments unfold. Will the management step up, or will this situation spiral further? Only time will tell.

The Road Ahead for Pi Users

As the Pi community watches closely, management may need to address growing concerns to prevent further erosion of value. With over 90% loss already, experts suggest a significant probability that urgent updates are necessary to regain user trust. If the team continues to remain silent, many participants may consider legal action or pull their investments. Although ad revenue may sustain operations in the short term, discontent could lead to calls for a more transparent approach. Failure to act might fracture the community, leading to potential migration to more reliable projects.

A Lesson from the Past

Phenomena surrounding Pi can echo challenges faced during the launch of early social networks, like Friendster. Once the front-runner, Friendster's rapid rise was marked by initial excitement but ultimately fell victim to technical issues and poor management. The management team's oversight of growing discontent led to a swift decline, serving as a reminder that transparency and active engagement are critical in maintaining community support.