Binance announced it will delist six spot trading pairs, including ARKM/BNB, with the process starting at 03:00 a.m. UTC on January 2, 2025. At that time trading for the listed pairs will stop permanently, while withdrawals of the affected assets will remain possible after suspension. The exchange framed the move as part of its routine reviews aimed at maintaining market quality and liquidity across its platform.
Binance Delisting Announcement: Complete List and Timeline
Binance confirmed the removal of six specific spot trading pairs and set a clear start time for the delisting process. The exchange stated that the process will commence at 03:00 UTC on January 2, 2025, and trading for these pairs will end at that moment, while withdrawals stay enabled.
- ARKM/BNB
- BARD/BNB
- EGLD/RON
- LISTA/FDUSD
- SCR/FDUSD
- ZKC/BNB
Binance also noted that the delisting concerns only the specified trading pairs and not the underlying tokens themselves; those assets remain tradable through other pairs or withdrawable from the exchange. The exchange typically provides approximately two weeks’ notice before implementation, giving traders a limited window to act.
Understanding Exchange Delisting Procedures and Criteria
According to the announcement, Binance conducts regular reviews of listed trading instruments and evaluates factors such as trading volume, liquidity, market stability, and regulatory compliance. Pairs that do not meet the platform’s internal criteria may be removed as part of these periodic assessments.
These review cycles are applied across the platform to maintain orderly markets and resource efficiency. The exchange’s statement emphasizes that delistings target specific pair listings rather than removing the underlying assets entirely.
Market Impact Analysis and Trader Implications
For traders, the immediate operational effect is that orders for the affected pairs will be cancelled when the delisting takes effect and new orders cannot be placed for those pairs after the cutoff. Market activity often concentrates in the notice period, and Binance reported an uptick in ARKM trading volume following the announcement.
Because the underlying assets remain available through other pairs, holders can move or withdraw their tokens even after the pair is removed. This setup helps preserve access to assets while the exchange removes specific pair listings from its order books.
Comparative Analysis: Previous Delisting Events and Patterns
Binance has conducted similar delisting rounds in the past, including the removal of twelve spot trading pairs in March 2024 and seven margin pairs in December 2023. Those historical actions followed comparable review processes and communication patterns.
The current round includes pairs quoted in BNB, RON, and FDUSD, and it also features FDUSD-based listings; FDUSD is a relatively new stablecoin on the exchange. For context on related delistings and exchange maintenance, see the coverage of Binance Alpha delisting and the recent margin pairs delisting.
Technical and Operational Considerations for Affected Users
Traders should review open positions and orders in the affected pairs and prepare to close or move them before the delisting time. The exchange will automatically cancel existing orders for those pairs at the announced UTC time, and users will not be able to place new orders afterward.
Withdrawal functionality remains operational for the underlying assets, and Binance points users to its official support channels for guidance during the transition. Preparing an exit or migration plan ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of being caught by the automatic suspension.
Regulatory and Compliance Dimensions
Binance indicated that regulatory compliance is among the factors considered in its periodic reviews alongside liquidity and volume metrics. Delisting decisions can therefore reflect both market-quality considerations and evolving regulatory requirements.
The inclusion of FDUSD pairs in this delisting round highlights that new instruments are also subject to the same review standards. Exchange compliance teams monitor relevant developments and apply review outcomes to listing decisions.
Why this matters
If you run mining equipment and trade on Binance, this delisting affects only specific trading pairs, not the tokens themselves, so your mined coins remain withdrawable or tradable via other pairs. That means your holdings are not forcibly removed from the platform, but liquidity for these particular pairs will vanish at the announced time.
Practically, reduced pair liquidity can make quick on-exchange conversions harder in the final hours before delisting, so miners with urgent cash-out needs should factor the notice period and cancellation behavior into their plans. For miners using automated sell strategies, check that those orders won’t rely on the soon-to-be-removed pairs.
What to do?
- Check exposure: Review wallets and open orders to see if any balances or sell/stop orders are tied to the affected pairs.
- Plan exits: Close or move positions to alternative pairs or withdraw assets before 03:00 UTC on January 2, 2025.
- Use alternatives: Identify other trading pairs on the exchange that support the same underlying assets if you want to remain on Binance.
- Contact support: If you have issues or need clarification, use Binance’s official support channels for instructions on withdrawals and order cancellations.
- Adjust automation: Update any scripts or bots to avoid placing orders in the delisted pairs after the announced time.
The exchange’s standard notice window gives users time to act, but taking these steps early reduces operational risk during the suspension. Withdrawals remain available, so you retain control over the underlying assets even after trading stops for the listed pairs.
