Binance periodically reviews the spot trading pairs listed on its platform. Following its latest review, the exchange announced that it will remove four pairs. Trading in GLM/BTC, KNC/BTC, ONT/BTC and XAI/USDC will end on July 17, 2026, at 03:00 UTC.
The exchange cited user protection and market quality as the reasons behind the decision. Low liquidity and weak trading volume were identified as the main criteria used to determine which pairs would be removed. It is a familiar explanation, but the consequences still directly affect users.
The tokens are not being delisted
The removal applies to the trading pairs rather than the tokens themselves. GLM, also known as Golem, KNC, or Kyber Network Crystal, ONT, or Ontology, and XAI will not be completely removed from Binance Spot.
Users will still be able to buy and sell these four assets through other available pairs on the exchange. Only their direct pairings against BTC or USDC are being discontinued.
Trading bot users should take action
Binance also issued a warning to users running Spot Trading Bots on the affected pairs. Bot services linked to these pairs will also stop operating on July 17 at 03:00 UTC.
The exchange advised users to update or cancel their bots before the deadline to avoid potential losses. A grid bot or DCA bot left running could create unexpected risks as liquidity narrows around the delisting period.
Binance regularly removes low-volume pairs
Binance carries out similar trading pair cleanups throughout the year. Trading volume, liquidity depth, project development and communication with project teams are among the criteria the exchange has frequently highlighted in previous announcements.
Small-cap tokens and assets with declining trading activity are generally more likely to be affected. Major pairs such as BTC/USDT or ETH/USDT are rarely included in these removal announcements.
The four affected projects operate in different areas of the crypto industry. Golem is a network that allows users to rent distributed computing power. Kyber Network Crystal is the native asset of a decentralized liquidity protocol. Ontology focuses on digital identity and data infrastructure, while Xai is a gaming-focused Layer 2 network.
Despite their different use cases, the projects share one common feature: relatively limited spot trading activity in the affected pairs.
Users with open orders or exposure to any of the four pairs should review their accounts before July 17. Pending limit orders are generally cancelled automatically when a pair is removed, while token balances remain unaffected.
Based on Binance’s previous practices, similar announcements are usually published several days before trading ends. This gives users a limited but generally sufficient period to close positions or move their assets to another available trading pair.
