Instructions on how to sell PI coin (Pi Network cryptocurrency)

Finally, PI coin has appeared on the trading exchanges. So how to sell PI coin? For many years, Pi Network users have been mining the PI coin on their phones, tracking the increasing amount but unable to withdraw money. But now, with major exchanges like OKX and Bitget listing PI coin for spot trading, that has finally happened!

In this guide, BeInCrypto will analyze everything you need to know, from transferring your PI coin to an exchange to executing your first trade and safely withdrawing your money.

• How to sell PI coin?
• Where and when to sell PI coin?
• Should you sell PI coin or hold it?
• ​​How to get the best value when selling your PI coin

➤ Selling PI coin involves transferring PI from your Pi Network (Pi Browser) wallet to an exchange like OKX or Bitget.

➤ To get the best price, compare trading prices, use limit orders, and avoid panic selling during the initial volatile period.

➤ PI coin withdrawal on OKX will open on 21/2/2025, allowing users to transfer funds or withdraw profits.

How to sell PI coin?

Here are the basic steps you need to take if you want to sell your PI coin.

• Open the Pi Browser and access your Pi Network wallet.
• Unlock your wallet with your password.
• Click on "Pay/Request" to initiate the transfer.
• Copy the PI coin deposit address from OKX or another exchange (where you can deposit).
• Paste the address into your Pi wallet (no need to memorize).
• Confirm the transaction and wait for the deposit to reflect in your exchange account.
• Go to the trading section and find the PI/USDT trading pair (whenever the market is open).
• Place a sell order (market order or limit order).
• Convert the USDT to fiat or other cryptocurrencies if needed.
• Withdraw your funds to your bank or external wallet.

Now let's go through the detailed steps:

1. Transfer PI coin to the exchange

First, you need to transfer your PI coin from the Pi Network wallet to an exchange like OKX. Open the Pi Browser, access your Pi Network wallet, and unlock it with your password. From there, select "Pay/Request" and choose "Manually Add Wallet Address".

Now, switch to OKX. Open the exchange, go to the deposit section, and search for PI coin. Copy your unique PI deposit address (starting with "M") and paste it into your Pi wallet.

Double-check to ensure everything is correct. Remember, we cannot reverse blockchain transfer transactions. After confirming, hit send and wait for the deposit to be reflected in your exchange account.

The PI transfer does not happen instantly. Although the deposit usually takes 10-30 minutes, large network traffic can further delay the process. You may need to be patient.

2. Sell your PI and withdraw the profits

Selling your PI coin does not happen immediately — you need to wait until the official trading commences.

• OKX and Bitget will start spot trading on 20/2/2025.
• The buy auction starts at 7:00 AM UTC and lasts for one hour.
• The actual trading begins at 8:00 AM UTC, after the buy auction is completed.

Once the market opens, go to the spot trading section on OKX and find the PI/USDT pair. This is where you will execute your sell order.

At this stage, you have two options: Market Order or Limit Order. A market order will sell your PI coin immediately at the current market price, while a limit order allows you to set the price and wait for a buyer.

If you want to sell quickly, use a market order. If you want a better price and are willing to wait, place a limit order.

3. Withdraw your profits

Now that you have sold your Pi Network coin, it's time to withdraw your earnings. If the proceeds from selling your Pi Network coin have been converted to USDT, BTC, ETH, or any other cryptocurrency, you can withdraw directly from your trading account. Most exchanges, including OKX and Bitget, allow you to:

• Transfer USDT, BTC, or ETH to an external wallet (like Trust Wallet, MetaMask, or a hardware wallet).
• Sell USDT through P2P trading to receive fiat currency (USD, EUR, INR, etc.).
• Convert USDT to fiat and withdraw directly to your bank account.

If you are planning to buy PI coin on OKX and want to transfer it elsewhere, you will have to wait. OKX will open PI coin withdrawal on 21/2/2025 at 8:00 AM UTC. Until then, you can sell or hold it on the exchange, but you will not be able to transfer it out.

Different selling perspectives are emerging:

Where and when to sell PI coin?

​​Not everyone can sell PI coin immediately. If you have been mining PI for years and successfully moved your tokens to the mainnet, now you can transfer them to an exchange and sell. But if your PI coin is still in the Enclosed Mainnet, you cannot sell or transfer it right now — you first need to complete KYC and move to the mainnet.

The Enclosed Mainnet is a restricted phase of the Pi Network, where users cannot transfer PI out of the ecosystem. This phase was created to ensure that only users who have verified their PI balances can trade on external exchanges. If your PI coin is still in the Enclosed Mainnet, you cannot sell, withdraw, or transfer it to an exchange. First, you need to complete KYC and move to the mainnet.

Some exchanges are listing PI coin, but only a few actually support real PI trading. Here is where you can sell Pi Network:

• OKX - Spot trading starts on 20/2/2025 at 8:00 AM UTC after the auction session. Withdrawal opens on 21/2/2025.
• Bitget - Also listed Pi for trading on 20/2/2025.

Should you sell PI coin or hold it?

Now that PI coin is finally about to be listed, should you sell right away or is it better to wait? There is no right or wrong answer, it depends on your goals and risk tolerance. If you are looking for quick liquidity, an early sale may be the best option. Holding could be a smarter move if you believe the PI coin price will rise after listing. Regardless of your decision, it is important to do your own research (DYOR) before proceeding.

Since a lot of PI coins have been locked in the Enclosed Mainnet, there may be selling pressure initially, leading to a price increase. However, all of this is speculation.

How to get the best value when selling your PI coins

To sell PI coins at the best price, don't be in a hurry! Look at the charts, analyze market trends, and compare prices across exchanges like OKX and Bitget. Always choose a limit order over a market order to avoid bad prices, and sell in batches instead of all at once to minimize slippage. High trading volume means better liquidity, so timing your sale when demand is high can help you maximize your profits.