Binance's Delisting of BAKE, HIFI, and SLF Causes Market Panic

Binance delisted BakeryToken, Hifi Finance, and Self Chain, causing sharp price declines and liquidity concerns. Investors are advised to withdraw funds by November 18, 2025. The move reflects Binance's compliance strategy and underscores the risks of centralized exchanges for lesser-known tokens.

Binance has announced the delisting of BakeryToken (BAKE), Hifi Finance (HIFI), and Self Chain (SLF) effective September 17 at 03:00 (UTC) [1]. The move, which removes these tokens from Binance's spot market, has led to sharp price declines and liquidity concerns among investors. The delisting reflects Binance's compliance strategy and underscores the risks associated with centralized exchanges for lesser-known tokens.

Investors are advised to withdraw their funds by November 18, 2025, to avoid potential liquidity issues and execution risks [1]. The delisting will impact the market access for these tickers on Binance's spot market, potentially leading to reduced liquidity and increased volatility.

Binance's decision to delist these tokens comes amidst a broader trend of increased regulatory scrutiny in the cryptocurrency industry. The exchange has been proactive in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, which has led to the delisting of several tokens in recent months.

Meanwhile, Binance has also made headlines for listing the World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token, a decentralized finance (DeFi) project linked to the Trump family [2]. The listing marks a significant shift in the token's status, allowing it to be transferred and traded on a centralized exchange for the first time. However, Binance has implemented stringent measures to manage the heightened volatility and risk associated with WLFI, including the requirement for users to complete quizzes acknowledging these risks.

The delisting of BakeryToken, Hifi Finance, and Self Chain highlights the importance of staying informed about regulatory changes and compliance strategies in the cryptocurrency industry. Investors should be proactive in managing their positions and withdrawing funds before the delisting date to mitigate potential risks.

References:
[1] https://en.coinotag.com/breakingnews/binance-to-delist-bakerytoken-bake-spot-trading-pairs-for-bake-hifi-and-slf-end-sept-17-at-0300-utc/
[2] https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/09/01/binance-becomes-first-exchange-to-list-trump-linked-wlfi-token