Binance Removes 3 Trading Pairs Amid Perpetuals Launch and Market Surge
Binance is removing three spot trading pairs—ANIME/FDUSD, HYPER/FDUSD, and STO/BNB—on August 15 due to low liquidity. However, the tokens remain tradable on other pairs, while AIO and XNY get new perpetual contracts with 50x leverage.
Binance Trims Spot Pairs: ANIME, HYPER, and STO Hit by Delisting
Binance has announced the removal of three spot trading pairs, set for August 15, 2025, as part of its ongoing market health review.
The affected pairs are:
- ANIME/FDUSD
- HYPER/FDUSD
- STO/BNB
According to Binance, these pairs are being delisted due to low trading volume and poor liquidity, standard criteria for removal. The exchange emphasized that this action does not mean the tokens are being delisted from Binance Spot—users can still trade ANIME, HYPER, and STO against other base pairs like USDT, BNB, or BTC.
However, traders using Spot Trading Bots on these pairs are advised to update or cancel their strategies before the cutoff to avoid execution failures or losses.
Market Reaction Defies Expectations
Typically, a Binance trading pair removal triggers a sell-off. But this time, the opposite happened.
- ANIME surged 16% in 24 hours
- HYPER and STO posted modest gains
Analysts attribute the rally to broader altcoin momentum:
- Ethereum (ETH) broke $4,700, up 8%
- Solana (SOL) soared past $200, gaining 15%
Rather than panic, traders interpreted the move as routine cleanup—not a rejection of the tokens.
New Perpetuals Launch: AIO and XNY Get 50x Leverage
In a contrasting move, Binance just launched perpetual futures contracts for two new assets:
- AIO/USDT
- XNY/USDT
Both contracts offer up to 50x leverage and no expiration date, allowing traders to maintain long or short positions indefinitely.
The news triggered a sharp rally in OlaXBT (AIO), which jumped nearly 50% post-announcement. The listing boosts the token’s liquidity, visibility, and institutional credibility.
Bonus: Zero-Fee Trading Promotion
Binance also extended a zero-fee trading campaign for VIP 2–9 users and liquidity providers on select pairs:
- BNB/USDC
- ADA/USDC
- TRX/USDC
- XRP/USD
The promotion runs from August 12 to October 11, aiming to boost volume and engagement on key USDC pairs.
