Binance announced that seven spot trading pairs will be removed on August 21 at 03:00 UTC. The pairs affected are SUI/BNB, LTC/BNB, ILV/USDC, HIVE/USDC, F/USDC, NMR/USDC and STEEM/USDC.
Scope of the change
The removal applies only to the listed pairs. The underlying assets – SUI, LTC, ILV, HIVE, F, NMR and STEEM – remain available on the platform through other trading pairs.
Reason for the delisting
Binance said the action is part of its regular market‑optimization routine. Exchanges often discontinue pairs that have low liquidity, weak trading volume, or limited market depth in order to concentrate liquidity in stronger markets.
Impact on traders
Users with open orders on any of the seven pairs must close or adjust those orders before the removal time. After the delisting, traders will need to use alternative pairs that continue to support the same assets, such as SUI or LTC quoted against USDT, USDC or other major currencies.
Market implications
The effect on overall asset prices is expected to be limited, as the action targets specific quote pairs rather than the assets themselves. Liquidity previously available in the removed pairs is likely to shift to the remaining markets, which could cause temporary changes in spreads for the affected routes.
Key takeaway
Binance’s removal of these seven spot pairs is a routine adjustment aimed at improving order‑book quality. It does not constitute a delisting of the assets themselves, and traders should simply review their open positions and consider alternative trading pairs.
