Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced a new delisting decision in its spot markets to maintain quality. After recent reviews, certain trading pairs that do not meet criteria such as low liquidity and limited trading volume will have their spot trading suspended. This decision will come into effect on January 20, 2026. Users will still be able to buy and sell cryptocurrencies related to these pairs via different pairings on the exchange.
Which Spot Trading Pairs Will Be Removed?
According to Binance’s announcement, as of 11:00 AM TSİ on January 20, 2026, a total of 23 spot trading pairs will be removed from the platform. The list consists of altcoin pairs matched with various base assets like BTC, ETH, BNB, and FDUSD. Bitcoin-based pairs within this scope include AGLD/BTC, ARKM/BTC, ENS/BTC, MOVR/BTC, SSV/BTC, and TRB/BTC.
Additionally, trading pairs involving FDUSD such as 1MBABYDOGE, ALT, NEWT, and STO, as well as BNB-based pairs like 0G and HOLO, will be removed from the list. On the ETH side, matches involving ADX, ATOM, OP, and SLP will be closed to spot trading. Furthermore, BTC/ZAR and ETH/ZAR pairs traded with the South African rand will also be removed. Binance emphasized in its announcement that ZAR is a fiat currency.
The decision impacts only the specific pairs mentioned. The cryptocurrencies themselves will continue to be listed on Binance Spot, and users will be able to trade them through existing alternative pairs.
How Will the Process Affect Users and Trading Bots?
The delisting decision will affect not only manual trades but also automated trading services. Binance has announced that the Spot Trading Bots services for these pairs will be terminated on the same date and time. The exchange urges investors using trading bots to update their bot settings or to halt operations beforehand to prevent possible losses.
Removing spot trading pairs does not signify a direct interference with user assets. Cryptocurrency balances will remain in accounts, and trading activities will only be possible through other supported pairs. Binance stated that routine reviews like these are standard practice to safeguard market integrity and maintain transaction quality.
The key reasons behind this decision, as cited by the exchange management, include low trading volumes, weak liquidity, and inefficient market structures. It is important for users to check updated pair lists and review their open orders prior to trading.
