Binance Removes 4 Altcoin Margin Pairs Amid Risk Reduction Measures

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has announced the removal of several altcoin trading pairs from its margin trading platform on August 8, 2025 [1]. The affected cross-margin pairs include DOGS/FDUSD, MOVE/FDUSD, MANTA/FDUSD, and PEOPLE/FDUSD. Additionally, isolated margin trading for DOGS/FDUSD and PEOPLE/FDUSD will also be suspended on the same date [1]. Users will no longer be able to transfer assets related to these pairs to isolated margin accounts, except for those with existing debt in these tokens, who may manually transfer amounts equivalent to their outstanding liabilities [1].

Starting at 9:00 AM on August 5, 2025, borrowing for the relevant isolated margin pairs will be suspended. By 9:00 AM on August 8, user positions in these pairs will be closed, pending orders will be canceled, and all assets will be removed from the platform. Binance emphasized that the removal process will not allow for position adjustments and urged users to transfer assets from margin accounts to spot accounts or close positions before the deadline. The exchange also stated it would not be liable for any losses incurred during the delisting process [1].

The decision reflects a broader trend among major cryptocurrency exchanges to refine product offerings and reduce risk exposure. By eliminating lower-activity trading pairs, Binance aims to enhance overall trading efficiency by focusing on assets with consistent liquidity and user engagement. The affected tokens—such as DOGS, a meme-based token, and MANTA, a privacy-focused blockchain infrastructure project—are associated with speculative trading, particularly through margin accounts. Their removal from margin trading suggests a more cautious approach by Binance, especially given ongoing global regulatory scrutiny of certain altcoin markets [1].

Traders impacted by the delisting will need to adjust their strategies or liquidate positions before the specified deadlines. Binance has not indicated whether these pairs will be reintroduced or transitioned solely to spot trading. The exchange has a history of dynamically updating its product suite in response to market conditions and user feedback, and this move aligns with that practice. For traders, the change highlights the importance of staying informed about operational updates from exchanges, as adjustments to available assets can influence trading decisions and portfolio management [1].

The timing of the announcement also coincides with growing industry discussions on the sustainability of margin and leveraged trading in the crypto market. With increased regulatory attention on high-risk financial products, exchanges are under pressure to implement responsible trading practices. Binance’s reduction of margin offerings for specific altcoins may be viewed as a step toward aligning with these expectations, even if no formal regulatory directive is involved [1].

Source: [1] Bitcoin Exchange Binance Deletes Numerous Altcoin Trading Pairs from Margin Trading! Here Are the Details (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68905b8bf66ec432fbcd024f/)