Crypto market participants, traders, and investors are increasingly divided over the consequences of mass token listings on centralized exchanges (CEXs).

As the discourse intensifies on token listings on CEXs, some industry figures warn of deteriorating listing standards. Meanwhile, others argue that an open listing approach will ultimately benefit the market.

Analysts Challenge Mass Listings on CEXs

Benjamin Cowen, a crypto analyst and founder of Cryptoverse, shared his concerns regarding the declining quality of tokens listed on major exchanges. He criticized exchanges for promoting long-term investing while listing low-quality “shitcoins,” highlighting their hypocrisy in the crypto market.

“Some crypto exchanges are listing shittier and shittier coins. They’ll tell you to focus on fundamentals and long-term investing one day, and then list the most useless garbage no one has even heard of the next,” he stated.

Another analyst, Colin Talks Crypto, further argued that the primary motivation behind these listings is to profit from transaction fees rather than the quality of the projects. Other voices in the debate suggested that exchanges focus on listing tokens when trending and remove them when interest fades.

“They want volume and fees and list when it’s hit and delist when it gets cold. CEXs this cycle have been showing us why DEXs are the future,” an X user remarked.

Indeed, this aligns with the hallmark of Binance Exchange’s delisting guideline. As BeInCrypto reported, the trading platform commits to reviewing the performance of its listed trading pairs. It removes tokens and trading pairs not meeting liquidity and volume thresholds.

Recent listings on Binance, including meme coins from the BNB Chain, such as JELLY, have fueled these criticisms. Against this backdrop, crypto influencer Leonidas expressed frustration with Binance.

“Your listing team just spot-listed four low-cap insider-controlled meme coins that nobody has ever heard of… I’ve watched for the past year as you guys have listed $10m-$20m garbage meme coins over and over while ignoring the largest market cap memecoins with real communities,” the analyst lamented.

Others also speculated that centralized exchanges might engage in pre-listing accumulation before selling to retail investors.  

The Case for Mass Listings on Centralized Exchanges

Despite these criticisms, some experts argue that mass listings could benefit the market in the long run. Jason Chen believes that accelerating token listings will desensitize the market. In his opinion, this would remove the speculative hype around new listings and foster a more competitive trading environment.

“There will no longer be a listing effect, no more premium, and everything will return to a free game state,” Chen explained.

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), Binance’s founder, agreed with this perspective, noting that listing a coin should not affect the price. While listing provides liquidity, allowing for freer entry and exit, it may influence the price in the short term.

However, according to CZ, this should be very short-term. In the long run, prices should be determined by the project’s development. This also aligns with Binance’s listing and delisting criteria, which analyze elements such as the team’s commitment to the project, the level and quality of development activity, and the network and smart contract stability.

“The DEX model is very good. All coins are listed and people can choose for themselves,” CZ added.

Crypto trader Paul Wei also supported this argument but cautioned against oversimplifying the relationship between listings and long-term valuations. He also challenged CZ’s view that coin listings on CEXs like Binance do not influence long-term prices, arguing that listings affect a project’s “development” by enabling freer trading, which shapes price trends.

Meanwhile, recent controversies, such as the Hyperliquid JELLY token incident, highlight the growing divide between CEXs and decentralized exchanges (DEXs). BeInCrypto reported allegations of market manipulation. This has fueled skepticism over centralized exchanges’ practices, hence the CEX vs. DEX crypto debate.

Critics argue that such cases demonstrate the advantages of DEXs, where token listings are unrestricted, and market forces dictate valuations without centralized intervention.

Amidst this ongoing debate, CZ articulated that Coinbase’s recent decision to list BNB perpetual futures was purely on merit. It is also worth noting that Binance recently resolved to include users in its listing and delisting actions, fostering democracy.

The exchange also adopted a secondary listing mechanism. Instead of exclusively listing new tokens on its centralized exchange, it will leverage Binance Wallet to facilitate token launches on decentralized platforms.

The broader altcoins market has entered a sharp correction today, but Pi Network price is looking the other way with 5% gains in the last 24 hours and moving past $0.85. This comes as a fresh relief rally after Pi Coin faced a steep 20% drop over the past week. Moreover, it seems that investors are looking beyond PI token unlocks along with slowing down exchange deposits.

Why Is Pi Network Coin Price Up Today?

As stated, the Pi Coin deposits to exchanges have dropped significantly, hinting at a potential shift in market activity. Over the past 24 hours, only 1 million PI tokens were deposited across exchanges, against the tens of millions of deposits in the previous week, PiScan data showed.

The most significant transaction during this period was a transfer between exchanges, with tokens moving from Bitget to Gate.io. This drop in deposits can lead to upward price pressure for the Pi Network Coin. As shown in the image below, the total PI balance on centralized exchanges is upwards of 352 million, with OKX exchange alone having 160 million in PI balance and Bitget exchange having over 81 million in PI balance.

Over the past month, the Pi Coin price has crashed all the way from the peak of $3 to now $0.82, eroding more than 75% of investors’ wealth. However, market analysts are still hopeful of its recovery to $3 if three main factors align.

1. Mainnet Progress: The launch of a fully open Pi Mainnet could significantly boost demand for PI tokens.
2. Exchange Listings: Expanded listings across major exchanges would enhance accessibility and liquidity. After much discussion in social media and despite high expectations, crypto exchange Binance has excluded Pi Network from its listing plan.
3. Ecosystem Growth: The development of real-world use cases and strategic partnerships could further drive adoption and utility.

Eyeing Complete Decentralization

Pi Network could be eyeing complete decentralization while embracing crypto and Web3. This has been the latest buzz in the town, keeping investors curious.

π △

— diange (@Pi_diange) March 28, 2025

It appears to be hinting at a significant partnership that could reshape the crypto or financial landscape. The cryptic message above has sparked speculation about a collaboration between Pi and Web3 (symbolized by the triangle), potentially signaling a step toward a fully decentralized future.

As of press time, the Pi Coin price is trading at $0.831 with a market cap of $5.62 billion. With the current bounce back, the altcoin has broken out of the trendline formation over the past 14 days. If the PI price stays above $0.8340, it could stage a quick recovery to $1.

Altcoins Market Correction

The altcoins market has entered a steep correction today with top players like Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Solana (SOL), correcting over 5% each. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez highlights a surge in stablecoin reserves across all exchanges, rising from $32.1 billion to $32.8 billion within the past 24 hours.

This sharp increase suggests heightened profit-taking activity in the cryptocurrency market.

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Bhushan Akolkar

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