Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, has announced plans to remove four spot trading pairs from its platform. The exchange said the decision came after regular reviews of market quality, focusing on low liquidity and insufficient trading volume.
According to an official statement, the pairs being delisted are GLM/BTC, KNC/BTC, ONT/BTC, and XAI/USDC. These will be removed on July 17, 2026, at 06:00 AM UTC. After that time, trading in these specific pairs will stop completely.
What the delisting means for traders
Binance stressed that removing these trading pairs does not affect the overall listing status of the underlying crypto assets on its spot platform. Users can still trade GLM, KNC, ONT, and XAI tokens through other supported pairs. So while the named pairs are gone, the digital assets themselves remain available for trading. In other words, this is not a full delisting of the tokens.
The exchange periodically reviews spot trading pairs for performance, considering criteria like liquidity, trading volume, market stability, and user experience. Binance says these reviews are done regularly to maintain a healthier market and reduce risks that low-volume pairs might cause. It’s a standard practice across major exchanges.
Potential short-term effects
Some market experts note that delisting decisions on large exchanges can sometimes trigger short-term price volatility in those pairs. But they also point out that such moves don’t mean the tokens are being completely removed from the exchange. Investors are advised to keep an eye on the status of any pairs they trade and review their positions ahead of time to prepare for possible changes.
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