Published & Updated: January 23, 2026 | Tapbit Exchange & Liquidity Desk
Binance announced the discontinuation of 19 low-liquidity spot trading pairs effective January 23, 2026 at 03:00 UTC, including AI/BTC, FIL/ETH, YFI/BTC, and several others. The exchange cited the need to improve overall market quality and user experience by removing pairs with persistently low trading volume and liquidity. This event affects spot trading only — futures, margin, and other derivatives remain unaffected for these tokens. Trading bots using these pairs will be terminated, and users are urged to migrate to USDT, BNB or FDUSD alternatives. This guide provides the full list of delisted pairs, reasons behind the decision, immediate trading impact, and migration steps.
Full List of 19 Discontinued Binance Spot Pairs (Jan 23, 2026)
| # | Pair | Base Asset | Quote Asset | Reason (Low Liquidity) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AI/BTC | AI | BTC | Very low volume |
| 2 | FIL/ETH | FIL | ETH | Minimal activity |
| 3 | YFI/BTC | YFI | BTC | Declining interest |
| 4 | TRB/BTC | TRB | BTC | Low order book depth |
| 5 | COMP/BTC | COMP | BTC | Reduced trading |
| 6 | MKR/BTC | MKR | BTC | Low liquidity |
| 7 | UNI/ETH | UNI | ETH | Pair overlap with USDT |
| 8 | SNX/BTC | SNX | BTC | Minimal volume |
| 9 | AAVE/ETH | AAVE | ETH | Low activity |
| 10 | CRV/BTC | CRV | BTC | Declining interest |
| 11 | SUSHI/BTC | SUSHI | BTC | Low depth |
| 12 | 1INCH/BTC | 1INCH | BTC | Minimal trading |
| 13 | REN/BTC | REN | BTC | Reduced volume |
| 14 | BADGER/BTC | BADGER | BTC | Low liquidity |
| 15 | BAND/BTC | BAND | BTC | Declining interest |
| 16 | KNC/BTC | KNC | BTC | Minimal activity |
| 17 | LRC/BTC | LRC | BTC | Low order book |
| 18 | OMG/BTC | OMG | BTC | Reduced trading |
| 19 | ENJ/BTC | ENJ | BTC | Low volume |
Why Binance Removed These 19 Pairs – Official Rationale
Binance stated the delistings aim to:
- Improve overall market quality and liquidity efficiency
- Focus resources on high-volume, user-preferred pairs
- Reduce maintenance burden on low-activity trading pairs
- Align with user protection by minimizing exposure to illiquid markets
Important: Spot trading only affected. Futures, margin, options, and other products remain active for these tokens.
Immediate Trading Impact & User Actions Required
- Trading bots using these pairs will be terminated at 03:00 UTC
- Open orders on delisted pairs will be automatically cancelled
- Deposits & withdrawals remain open (check specific token pages)
- Users should migrate to USDT, BNB, FDUSD or other active quote pairs
- Tokens remain fully supported on Binance for other products
Tapbit Alternatives – Zero-Fee Spot & High-Leverage Futures
Tapbit continues to offer full spot and perpetual futures trading for all affected tokens:
- Zero spot trading fees
- Up to 125x leverage on perpetual contracts
- Instant execution & deep liquidity for large orders
- Grid bots & copy trading available for range-bound markets
- P2P fiat ramps for quick USDT deposits
Tapbit Trading Strategies Post-Delisting
- Create your Tapbit account (0% maker fees)
- Deposit USDT via P2P or card
- Spot migration: Move AI, FIL, YFI etc. to USDT pairs on Tapbit
- Futures volatility play: Long/short affected tokens on perps during migration flows
- Grid strategy: Deploy bots on USDT pairs for range capture
- Risk control: Max 1–2% account risk per trade; use isolated margin
Conclusion
Binance’s removal of 19 low-liquidity spot pairs on January 23, 2026 at 03:00 UTC (AI/BTC, FIL/ETH, YFI/BTC etc.) is a routine market-quality adjustment, not a delisting of the underlying tokens. Trading bots will be terminated, but futures, margin and other products remain active. Tapbit offers seamless alternatives with zero maker fees on spot and up to 125x leverage on perpetuals — making it the ideal platform to continue trading these assets during the transition. Monitor official Binance announcements for any further updates, and consider migrating positions early to avoid disruption.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment or trading advice. Exchange policy changes and cryptocurrency markets are highly volatile. Always conduct your own research (DYOR) and never invest more than you can afford to lose completely.
