Binance Delists Five Tokens, Spotlight on Ethereum, Meme Coins and DeFi
Binance said it will remove support for five major tokens across multiple leading networks, with changes taking effect at 8:00 a.m. UTC on January 22, 2026. The exchange’s notice specifically lists ETH among the tickers involved and calls out a mix of meme and DeFi-related assets; Binance has not published a full itemized explanation in the initial alert.
The move is negative for market sentiment and could tighten liquidity in affected trading pairs, especially for smaller meme and DeFi tokens that rely on exchange depth. Users should monitor Binance’s follow-up notices for details on trading windows, deposit and withdrawal deadlines, and any compensation procedures. If Ethereum-linked listings are restricted, traders may see short-term price pressure, though broader market impact will depend on which products and how many listings are actually removed.