Binance Delists GPS/FDUSD and HIVE/FDUSD Pairs July 25 to Curb Low Liquidity

Binance has announced the removal of the GPS/FDUSD and HIVE/FDUSD trading pairs from its platform effective July 25, 2025, at 03:00 UTC [1]. The delisting, communicated through a formal announcement on the exchange’s website, is part of its ongoing efforts to refine its cryptocurrency offerings and uphold operational standards [2]. The decision aligns with Binance’s strategy to prioritize assets with consistent liquidity and user demand while minimizing trading risks associated with less active pairs [3]. GPS and HIVE, which are decentralized governance tokens tied to niche blockchain ecosystems, will remain tradable on Binance but only against other supported pairs, not FDUSD [4]. The exchange also stated it will terminate algorithmic trading services—such as grid trading and DCA—for the affected pairs at the same time [1].

The delisting reflects broader industry practices, as exchanges increasingly focus on high-liquidity assets to streamline operations and enhance user experience [3]. Analysts note that such actions often stem from considerations of trading volume, market relevance, or compliance needs, though Binance has not publicly specified the exact criteria for this decision [3]. The move is unlikely to impact major cryptocurrencies like BTC or ETH, as the delisted tokens hold limited overlap with these high-cap assets [2]. Additionally, historical patterns suggest minimal long-term effects on price stability for assets involved in past delistings [3].

For users, the change primarily affects those relying on FDUSD to trade GPS or HIVE, as these tokens will now only be accessible via alternative pairs [4]. However, the broader market remains insulated from direct consequences, given the tokens’ niche adoption and limited trading activity [3]. Binance’s CEO, Richard Teng, has not commented on the delisting, maintaining a neutral stance on the matter [1]. The exchange emphasized that the decision adheres to standard operational protocols, with no indication of regulatory pressure influencing the move [1].

The delisting underscores challenges faced by smaller tokens in retaining visibility on major exchanges. Projects like GPS and HIVE may need to address liquidity constraints and demonstrate sustained utility to maintain relevance, potentially prompting other platforms to reassess their listing criteria [3]. The shift also highlights the crypto industry’s dynamic nature, where exchange policies and asset popularity evolve rapidly. Traders and developers are advised to focus on projects with clear value propositions and robust community engagement to adapt to such market adjustments [3].

Sources:

[1] Binance. [https://www.binance.com/square/post/27323999076802]

[2] Binance. [https://www.binance.com/en/support/announcement/detail/7f81ba43118f4877af41ed984f901e67]

[3] AInvest. [https://www.ainvest.com/news/binance-delists-gps-fdusd-hive-fdusd-pairs-july-25-portfolio-review-enhance-operational-efficiency-2507/], [https://www.ainvest.com/news/binance-delists-gps-fdusd-hive-fdusd-pairs-strategy-prioritize-usability-relevance-2507/]

[4] Binance. [https://www.binance.com/square/post/27323666451570]