Gate.io has officially announced the launch of spot and Perpetual contracts trading for Pi Network (PI). According to the exchange, PI spot trading will commence at 8:00 AM UTC on February 20, 2025.
Additionally, Gate.io will introduce a USDT-margined PI perpetual contract (PI/USDT) with up to 50X leverage, offering traders new opportunities for margin trading.
Gate.io Launchpool Introduces PI Staking with GT and BTC Rewards
In a further expansion of its Pi Network offerings, Gate.io Launchpool has added PI to its staking program, allowing users to stake PI and earn GT or BTC rewards. The details of the staking events are as follows:
Event 1: Stake Pi Network (PI) to earn 1,000 GT
- Staking Period: Feb 16, 2025 – Feb 21, 2025 (UTC)
- Total Rewards: 1,000 GT
- Minimum Stake: 0.0001 PI
- Distribution: Hourly distribution based on stake size.
Event 2: Stake Pi Network (PI) to earn 0.2 BTC
- Staking Period: Feb 18, 2025 – Feb 23, 2025 (UTC)
- Total Rewards: 0.2 BTC
- Minimum Stake: 0.1 PI
- Distribution: Hourly distribution based on stake size.
This move by Gate.io signals growing interest in Pi Network’s ecosystem as its mainnet launch approaches.
With both spot trading and leveraged perpetual contracts, traders and investors will now have broader options to engage with PI. Meanwhile, the staking program provides an additional incentive for long-term holders to earn passive income.
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