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Pi Network is approaching one of its largest scheduled token unlock events, raising questions about how the influx of supply may influence price dynamics. Analysts at Outset PR have noticed that more than 4.6 million PI tokens are unlocked daily, contributing to ongoing selling pressure. The most significant unlock is set for March 7, 2026, when nearly 21 million PI will be released.    
Today, on our radar 📡@PiCoreTeam biggest unlock is coming on March 7 and nearly 21 million $PI will hit circulation. Daily unlocks already exceed 4.6 million $PI, so this increase in circulating supply could create selling pressure. pic.twitter.com/BaChmH5yyj
— Outset PR | Best marketing agency’25🏆 (@OutsetPR) March 3, 2026   Rising Supply Meets Growing Ecosystem The unlock comes at a pivotal moment for Pi Network. The project recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Open Network launch which took place on February 20, 2025. Over that period, Pi has reported over 16.2 million Mainnet migrations and more than 300 ecosystem applications.    
Since the launch of Open Network, Pi has continued expanding across multiple dimensions of the ecosystem—from KYC and Mainnet migrations to developer activity and overall network participation. These milestones reflect the steady progress made possible through the collective… pic.twitter.com/rdYM0xFDlM
— Pi Network (@PiCoreTeam) February 24, 2026   These metrics signal growing infrastructure and community engagement. However, the key challenge remains converting ecosystem growth into sustained token demand. If app usage expands, real utility emerges, and a functional DEX gains traction, it could create:

Increased transaction demand

Stronger network effects

A self-reinforcing cycle that absorbs unlocked supply

But if development lags or adoption remains limited, PI risks remaining a speculative asset struggling to absorb new tokens entering circulation. Why…

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