In today’s video, we uncover the REAL reason why a Pi Network ETF is still not possible, despite the hype, rumors, and expected ecosystem upgrades. Analysts at ActuFinance explain why Pi still needs stronger liquidity, a stable public price, regulatory maturity, and a licensed custodian before any ETF filing can occur.
We also cover the rumored MiCA-compliant OKX Europe listing, the November 28, 2025 Pi update, and how these upcoming changes could influence Pi’s long-term institutional adoption.
If you want clarity on Pi Network’s ETF potential — this video explains everything in simple, honest terms.
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00:00What if I told you the Pi Network ETF everyone is talking about, is still far from reality.
00:06And that the rumors you've seen online might actually be misleading investors.
00:10Stay with me, because today we're breaking down the full truth behind the hype.
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00:34Alright, let's get into it.
00:36Today, we're exposing why a Pi Network ETF is not happening anytime soon, even though the community is buzzing with excitement.
00:43We're going to look at what industry analysts are really saying.
00:47First things first, let's be crystal clear.
00:50There is no Pi Network ETF.
00:52Not yet.
00:53There are no filings with regulatory bodies like the SEC.
00:56No official issuer has come forward.
00:59There are no prospectuses, no S1 forms, no regulatory documents.
01:04Absolutely nothing.
01:05It's all just talk right now.
01:07Industry analysts have confirmed that no major financial institution has even hinted at launching one.
01:12So, any article or video telling you it's right around the corner is, frankly, jumping the gun.
01:19The foundation simply hasn't been laid.
01:21So, the big question is, why isn't it happening?
01:24If there is so much excitement and a massive community, what's the holdup?
01:29Well, a Pi ETF isn't just premature.
01:32There are significant roadblocks in the way.
01:34Let's break down the four major hurdles that need to be cleared before a Pi ETF can even be considered a possibility.
01:40The first and most critical roadblock is that Pi needs a real, public market price.
01:46For an ETF to exist, its issuer needs a stable, reliable, and publicly recognized price for the underlying asset.
01:53This is non-negotiable.
01:54Yes, you might see Pi prices listed on various platforms or exchanges, but here's the catch.
02:01Analysts point to the recent volatility and the nature of these listings as unreliable for institutional purposes.
02:08These prices often come from IOU trading or from exchanges that don't hold actual Pi coins,
02:13creating a price that isn't reflective of a true, liquid market.
02:17A real ETF, like the ones for Bitcoin or gold, requires consistent, transparent price discovery on reputable, high-volume exchanges.
02:27Without that, you can't accurately value the assets inside the ETF, making it a non-starter for regulators and issuers.
02:35The second major hurdle is liquidity, or, more accurately, the lack of it.
02:39A Pi ETF would need to be backed by a massive amount of actual Pi coins, and there would need to be deep trading volume.
02:46Think about it, large institutions like BlackRock or Fidelity deal in millions, sometimes billions, of dollars.
02:54They need to be able to buy and sell huge blocks of the asset instantly without drastically affecting the price.
03:00This is what we call liquidity.
03:02Right now, Pi's trading volume and market depth are far too low to support these kinds of institutional-level transactions.
03:09You can't have an ETF where a single large trade could crash the price or be impossible to fill.
03:14For a Pi ETF to be viable, its liquidity needs to grow not just by a little, but by a lot.
03:21We're talking orders of magnitude more than what we see today.
03:24Next up, we have the third roadblock, regulatory maturity.
03:29This is a big one.
03:30Regulators, especially in major financial markets like the United States and Europe, have very strict requirements for assets that underpin investment products like ETFs.
03:40They want to see a mature ecosystem.
03:42They need assets that are verifiable, trackable, and, most importantly, protected from market manipulation.
03:50While the Pi network has made some incredible progress in building its community and developing its technology analysts,
03:56argued that the ecosystem as a whole still needs to demonstrate greater transparency and a proven track record of stability before institutional players and regulators will feel comfortable.
04:07For example, regulators need to be sure that the asset's price can't be easily manipulated and that investor protections are firmly in place.
04:14We're still in the early stages of that journey.
04:17And that brings us to our fourth and final major roadblock, the absence of a regulated custodian.
04:23This might sound technical, but it's absolutely crucial.
04:26A real, physically-backed ETF requires a trusted, regulated financial institution, a custodian to securely hold and safeguard the actual assets.
04:36For a Bitcoin ETF, you have companies like Coinbase Custody or Gemini that are licensed to hold billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin on behalf of the ETF issuers.
04:45Currently, there is no traditional, regulated institution licensed to hold Pi tokens in a compliant, insured environment.
04:52A major bank or custody services aren't just going to start holding a new asset without a massive amount of due diligence, legal groundwork, and regulatory approval.
05:03Without a licensed custodian willing and able to store Pi, an ETF is simply not possible.
05:08It's a fundamental piece of the puzzle that is completely missing right now.
05:13So, with all these roadblocks, what actually needs to happen first for a Pi ETF to become a reality?
05:18According to analysts at firms like Actufinance, there's a clear checklist of milestones Pi needs to hit.
05:25First, it needs a stable, publicly recognized market price established on major, legitimate exchanges.
05:31Second, it needs deep and strong liquidity, allowing for large-scale institutional trading.
05:37Third, it needs clear regulatory frameworks and acceptance from bodies like the SEC.
05:42Fourth, as we just discussed, it needs a licensed, regulated custodian willing to hold the Pi tokens.
05:48And finally, the network itself needs to be fully open, decentralized, and accessible, moving beyond its current and closed mainnet phase.
05:57Only when all of these conditions are met can financial institutions even begin the long and complex process of creating and filing for a Pi network ETF.
06:05Now, what about that big rumor circulating online?
06:09The one claiming Pi might get a MICA-compliant listing on OKEx Europe.
06:13Some sources have even thrown out a potential date, like November 28, 2025.
06:19If this were to happen, it would certainly be a significant step forward.
06:23A listing on a major, regulated exchange like OKEx would absolutely boost liquidity, help with price discovery, and lend a lot of credibility to the project.
06:33It would be a major win.
06:35However, and this is a big however, analysts are quick to warn that a listing alone does not guarantee ETF approval.
06:42It's just one step on a very long road.
06:44It would help tackle the price and liquidity issues, but the custodian and broader regulatory challenges would still remain.
06:51So, while it's an exciting possibility to watch, don't mistake it for the final green light for an ETF.
06:58So, let's look at the future possibility.
07:00Is a Pi ETF completely out of the question forever?
07:04No, not at all.
07:05If the Pi network successfully navigates all these challenges if it achieves full transparency, gains clear regulatory compliance, builds a liquid market, and secures institutional-grade custodians, then yes, an ETF could eventually happen.
07:21It would be a fund that holds real Pi tokens managed by licensed professionals with fully audited reports for investors.
07:27It would open up Pi to a whole new class of mainstream investors who prefer traditional brokerage accounts.
07:34But the key takeaway here is that for now, it remains a long-term possibility, not a short-term reality.
07:40We are likely talking years, not months.
07:43So, what's the bottom line?
07:45A Pi network ETF is still premature, but it is not impossible.
07:49The project simply needs more time to mature.
07:53It needs to build more transparency, grow its liquidity, and gain the trust of regulators and institutional players before they're re-willing to step in and create such a product.
08:04The hype is running far ahead of the reality right now.
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