Binance – the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is often considered the “golden stamp” for a token once it gets listed on the spot market. However, in recent months, the rising trend of token delistings has raised serious questions about the sustainability of its listing ecosystem.

This article analyzes the ratio between tokens listed on the spot market and those delisted from Binance over the past three years, offering key insights for investors.

Spot Listing vs. Delisting Ratio

According to data compiled from CoinGecko and Dune Analytics, from early 2021 to May 2025, Binance listed over 420 tokens on its spot market. During the same period, nearly 70 tokens were delisted, equivalent to a delisting rate of approximately 16.6%.

On average, for every 6 tokens listed, 1 token is delisted within the following 1 to 2 years. This is a notable statistic, especially given that many investors still view a Binance listing as a mark of safety and credibility.

However, one noteworthy trend is the shift in how Binance handles delistings. Instead of delisting tokens sporadically, Binance has moved toward a more cyclical and transparent evaluation process. This is evident in large-scale delisting batches in November 2024 and April 2025.

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In these rounds, for every 10–15 tokens listed, a batch of 5–10 tokens was removed at once, signaling that Binance is adopting a cluster-based cleanup strategy, especially during market downturns or when listing standards are tightened.

This model reflects a stricter quality control policy, moving away from relying solely on individual token performance. It aligns with a broader push for improved regulatory compliance and higher project standards in a more mature market environment.

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Reasons for Delisting and the Periodic Review Process

Binance enforces a strict evaluation process before listing any new token. Key criteria include the development team, liquidity, legal compliance, and technological value.

These same criteria are also applied periodically to reassess listed tokens. If a token no longer meets the required standards, Binance may decide to delist it.

According to Binance Academy and Binance Support, common reasons for delisting include low trading volume, lack of technological progress, regulatory or security issues, and in some cases, delisting is requested by the project team itself.

In addition, Binance has recently introduced a “Community Delisting Vote” mechanism – allowing users to propose the removal of underperforming tokens from the platform.

Beyond technical and regulatory factors, delisting is also a strategic move to prevent liquidity fragmentation across too many tokens. When a large number of assets are listed, trading volume and capital can become diluted, reducing market depth and user experience. 

By removing underperforming or inactive tokens, Binance can concentrate liquidity on higher-potential assets – including exchange-backed coins, newly listed tokens, and leading ecosystem projects. This approach enhances trading efficiency and supports the growth of prioritized trading pairs on the platform.

Some Notable Case Studies

ALPACA (ALPACA) is a notable example. Although the token was announced for delisting in late Q4 2025, it unexpectedly surged by over 600% shortly afterward due to a sudden buying spree when liquidity reopened on decentralized exchanges (DEXs).

This highlights how “short squeezes” or speculative trading behavior can occur even after negative news, especially when the market senses low liquidity and potential supply scarcity across other platforms. However, this price rally did not reflect any fundamental recovery or long-term value of the token.

Read more: ALPACA Token’s Shocking Ride: Short Squeeze, Issuance Freeze, and Looming Delisting

The case of MITH (Mithril) also drew attention when the token was delisted in late 2022. The project later sued Binance, alleging a lack of transparency in the delisting process.

This set a legal precedent, underscoring the regulatory risks exchanges may face if delisting procedures are opaque. Being listed means little long-term unless a project stays transparent and keeps its community engaged.

TUSD, once backed by Binance, was delisted in March 2024 with its liquidity removed unexpectedly.

Even tokens linked to the exchange risk delisting if they lack transparency or face regulatory issues.

What are the main takeaways?

Binance has listed many tokens tied to trends like GameFi, AI, meme coins, and RWA in the past year. Many tokens trade under $1M daily, with poor liquidity and wide bid-ask spreads.

Source: Dune

Many projects go inactive 3–6 months post-listing, risking delist if they can’t sustain growth or support.

For example, meme coins like XAI and BOME were listed during waves of social media-driven FOMO. However, they soon experienced sharp declines in trading volume. Low updates and fading communities raise delisting risks if projects fail to deliver lasting value.

GameFi tokens like DAR and TLM now face low activity and weak support, risking delisting without strategic changes.

Source: TradingView

Conclusion

Roughly 1 in 6 listed tokens gets delisted — listing doesn’t guarantee long-term safety.

A token’s listing on Binance does not ensure long-term price appreciation. Many tokens jumped 10–20x at listing, then dropped 99% within a year.

High-FDV tokens with long vesting often face team abandonment or liquidity manipulation.

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