Binance announced the removal of nine spot trading pairs, including the Flow (FLOW)/Bitcoin (BTC) pair, effective from Saturday. At the same time, the company added FLOW to its monitoring list along with three other tokens.
Binance Removes the FLOW/BTC Trading Pair
In the announcement, the exchange stated it would begin removing several spot pairs from the specified date; the FLOW/BTC pair was included. These changes affect specific spot trading pairs and were announced as part of routine updates to the trading lineup.
The exchange's action followed an internal review of several listings, though Binance's public statement did not directly link these steps to external incidents. Some exchanges had previously suspended operations with FLOW — more details can be found in the article about the suspension of operations.
FLOW Added to Binance's Monitoring List
Binance included FLOW and three other tokens in a so-called monitoring tag. According to the exchange, this tag is applied to tokens with increased volatility and risks, and its presence may indicate a risk of non-compliance with listing standards in the future.
For holders, this means increased scrutiny from the exchange regarding fund movements and liquidity of the respective tokens, as well as possible trading or withdrawal restrictions on certain pairs.
$3.9 Million Exploit on the Flow Blockchain
As a result of an exploit on the Flow network, $3.9 million in cryptocurrencies were stolen. This incident was one of the reasons for heightened attention to the FLOW token by exchanges and platforms.
The Flow Foundation reported that it is working on a full ecosystem recovery and has canceled a previously proposed blockchain rollback plan; details of the recovery plan are discussed in the publication about the two-stage recovery plan and in the article on the rollback plan cancellation.
Why This Matters
If you hold FLOW tokens or use pairs involving FLOW for trading, the removal of the FLOW/BTC pair and the monitoring tag may affect available trading options and liquidity. With the pair removed, exchanging FLOW for BTC on the exchange will no longer be possible, complicating quick asset transfers to Bitcoin on the same platform.
Even if you mine and are not directly involved with FLOW, listing changes and increased attention to the token may impact local liquidity on exchanges and withdrawal speeds. The Flow Foundation is working on recovery, but technical measures and exchange decisions are a separate matter to watch closely.
What to Do?
- Check your balances and available trading pairs on exchanges where you hold FLOW tokens or related assets.
- Consider transferring significant funds to self-custody (cold storage) if full control over your assets is important.
- Avoid hasty trades on unstable pairs — first review available withdrawal and conversion options.
- Follow official Flow Foundation channels and exchange announcements for updates on recovery and listing developments.