When Will $PI Reach $3? Is it Even Possible?!

Pi Network’s native token, $PI, has captured significant interest in the cryptocurrency market, driven by its innovative mobile-mining model and a dedicated global community. Following its Open Network launch in February 2025, investors and enthusiasts are asking: When will $PI reach $3? This article evaluates the feasibility of $PI hitting this price milestone, factoring in its current market capitalization, dynamic circulating supply, and growth potential, using the latest data to provide a clear and realistic analysis.

Pi Network and $PI: Revolutionizing Crypto Access

Founded by Stanford PhDs Dr. Nicolas Kokkalis and Dr. Chengdiao Fan, Pi Network aims to make cryptocurrency accessible by allowing users to mine $PI tokens through a mobile app, available on Google Play and the App Store. This eco-friendly approach contrasts with energy-intensive mining, attracting tens of millions of users. The platform envisions a decentralized Web3 ecosystem where $PI powers transactions, decentralized applications (dApps), and real-world commerce.

As of writing, $PI trades at approximately $0.7431, with a circulating supply of 7.19 billion tokens and a market cap of $5.21 billion, per CoinMarketCap. The maximum supply is capped at 100 billion tokens, allocated as follows: 65% (65 billion) for community mining rewards, 10% (10 billion) for foundation reserves, 5% (5 billion) for liquidity, and 20% (20 billion) for the Core Team. 

The Dynamic Circulating Supply of $PI

Unlike fixed-supply cryptocurrencies, $PI’s circulating supply is not static and can increase due to several mechanisms, which significantly impact price predictions:

• KYC Unlocking: Pi Network requires users to complete Know Your Customer (KYC) verification before migrating mined tokens to the mainnet. As more users pass KYC, their tokens are unlocked, adding to the circulating supply.
• Mainnet Migration: Once KYC is completed, migrated tokens become tradable on the mainnet blockchain, directly increasing the circulating supply.
• Phased Token Release: Pi Network may release locked tokens gradually, a common strategy in cryptocurrency projects, to manage supply and demand over time.
• Staking or Vesting Mechanisms: If Pi introduces staking or vesting, users could lock tokens for rewards or receive them incrementally, affecting the circulating supply’s growth rate.
• Network Expansion: As Pi Network grows, attracting new users, demand for $PI may rise, leading to more tokens being traded and further expanding the circulating supply.

These factors mean the current 7.19 billion circulating supply could grow significantly, potentially diluting $PI’s price unless demand keeps pace.

Calculating the Market Cap for $PI to Reach $3

To estimate whether $PI can reach $3, we use the current circulating supply, as it reflects tokens available in the market. Market cap is calculated as:

Market Cap = Price per Token × Circulating Supply

With a circulating supply of 7.19 billion $PI tokens, a price of $3 would require:

Market Cap = $3 × 7,190,000,000 = $21,570,000,000 ($21.57 billion)

Currently, $PI’s market cap is $5.21 billion. Reaching $3 would require a roughly fourfold increase. However, if the circulating supply grows—say, to 10 billion tokens due to unlocks—the required market cap for $3 would be:

Market Cap = $3 × 10,000,000,000 = $30,000,000,000 ($30 billion)

This dynamic supply complicates predictions, as a higher circulating supply demands a larger market cap to achieve the same price.

Is a $21.57 Billion Market Cap Feasible?

Achieving a $21.57 billion market cap (or higher with supply growth) is challenging but not unattainable. Key considerations include:

• Market Competition: $PI competes with established cryptocurrencies like Ethereum (~$300 billion market cap) and Solana (~$90 billion), per CoinMarketCap. A $21.57 billion market cap would align $PI with projects like Avalanche (AVAX) or Chainlink (LINK), requiring significant investor interest.
• Supply Growth: As KYC and migration increase the circulating supply, price pressure could intensify unless demand surges. 
• Adoption and Utility: Price growth depends on utility. The $100 million Pi Network Ventures fund, announced on May 14, 2025, aims to fund startups integrating $PI, potentially boosting demand. Events like PiFest 2025 show growing adoption, but mainstream use lags behind Ethereum or BNB.

Challenges to Reaching $3

Several obstacles could hinder $PI’s path to $3:

• Supply Dilution: Growing circulating supply via KYC and migration could suppress prices without proportional demand growth.
• Volatility: $PI fell 77% from $2.98 on February 26, 2025, to $0.6822 by April 2, 2025, signaling investor caution.
• Regulatory Risks: Tightening global crypto regulations could pose compliance challenges.
• Adoption Pace: The invite-only model fosters community but may limit broader market reach.

A Promising but Complex Path

Pi Network’s post-mainnet progress and strong community make $PI a compelling cryptocurrency, but reaching $3 requires a $21.57 billion market cap—or more if the circulating supply grows. Initiatives like Pi Network Ventures and robust KYC processes lay a foundation, but supply dilution, competition, and volatility pose hurdles. In the meantime, BSCN urges Investors to monitor ecosystem developments and supply dynamics while navigating market risks.