Binance Announces Delisting of Three Spot Trading Pairs on March 14

Binance has announced the delisting of three spot trading pairs: IDEX/BTC, LQTY/BTC, and THE/BNB. The delisting will take effect on March 14, 2025, at 03:00 UTC.

Notably, Binance periodically reviews its listed assets to ensure they meet the exchange’s standards for quality, liquidity, and compliance.

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The delisting of IDEX/BTC, LQTY/BTC, and THE/BNB trading pairs is part of this ongoing review process. While Binance hasn’t disclosed exact reasons for delisting these pairs, some common reasons for delisting may be low trading volume,  poor project performance, and boosting market liquidity.

Notably, one for sure is, the delisting decision by Binance aligns with its goals to elevate the trading experience and uphold exceptional service standards for its worldwide users.

This move is also part of Binance’s ongoing efforts to optimize its platform by focusing on high-performing assets and enhancing liquidity. By focusing on high-performing assets, Binance will create a more robust and efficient trading environment, benefiting both the exchange and its users in the long run.

Investors and traders holding positions in these pairs will need to adjust their portfolios accordingly. This decision shows Binance’s commitment to maintaining a streamlined trading environment, ensuring only that the most liquid and actively traded assets are left on the platform.

Delisting Timeline 

Binance delisting timeline process will commence on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 03:00 UTC. Therefore, traders and investors have time to close positions and transfer assets to other exchanges. This proactive approach used by Binance ensures a seamless transition for users and avoids any form of disruptions

The delisting of these trading pairs on Binance may lead to price fluctuations for the affected cryptocurrencies (IDEX, LQTY, and THE) as traders and investors adjust their positions. It may also reduce liquidity for the affected cryptocurrencies, making it more difficult to buy or sell them.

The delisting of IDEX/BTC, LQTY/BTC, and THE/BNB trading pairs on Binance will automatically cancel open orders for these trading spot pairs. Furthermore, users who are holding positions in these trading pairs will need to close them or transfer them to other exchanges before the delisting deadline.