Binance Trims 18 Tokens to Sharpen Competitive Edge

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, has announced the delisting of 18 tokens on Oct. 28, 2025, in a move it describes as a strategic reorganization of its platform, according to a U.Today report. The affected tokens include CA, HAT, Aimonica, House, and LMT, among others. This partial delisting allows users to sell the tokens on Binance Alpha but removes them from active trading pages, signaling a shift in the exchange's approach to maintaining its listing standards, the U.Today report added.

The decision aligns with Binance's long-standing practice of delisting assets that no longer meet its criteria, such as liquidity and trading volume thresholds. Notably, the exchange's actions have historically triggered mixed market reactions. For instance, in September 2025, the BAKE token surged 170% in one hour after Binance announced its delisting, defying typical patterns where delisted assets often experience sharp declines. Aimonica, another recently delisted token, lost 47.06% of its value in 24 hours, trading at $0.0004607, according to the U.Today report.

Binance's delistings are part of a broader strategy to streamline its offerings. Earlier in October, the exchange removed four spot trading pairs, including the Solana-based meme coin Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT), citing poor liquidity and trading volume, according to a TradingView report. The delistings also extend to margin trading, with GALABTC pairs being phased out of cross and isolated margin accounts. Binance has advised users to close positions before deadlines to avoid losses, though this notice was not issued for the Oct. 28 delisting of the 18 tokens, the U.Today report said.

The market's fluidity is further underscored by Binance's recent additions to its platform, including three new trading pairs (CYBER/USDC, MAV/USDC, and SKL/USDC) in August, the U.Today report noted. This dynamic approach reflects the exchange's role in shaping crypto asset valuations while balancing regulatory and operational demands.

As Binance continues its expansion and reorganization, the delisting of low-performing tokens underscores its commitment to maintaining a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape, the U.Today report concluded.