Cryptocurrency giant Binance has unveiled a strategic move to bolster its risk management protocols in margin trading. The platform is set to delist several trading pairs from its margin markets, specifically targeting some BTC and ETH pairs that will no longer be available under its cross-margin and isolated margin setups. This planned initiative, conducted through a phased schedule, will see the automatic closure and liquidation of existing user positions. These key changes are particularly relevant to traders involved in leveraged transactions.
Which Margin Pairs Are Being Phased Out?
Beginning at 09:00 AM on January 23, 2026, identified margin trading pairs will begin to be removed. Affected pairs in the cross-margin category include YGG/BTC, ARPA/BTC, OGN/BTC, COMP/BTC, SUPER/BTC, and JOE/BTC. Similarly, isolated margin pairs such as YGG/BTC, CELO/BTC, VET/ETH, ARPA/BTC, OGN/BTC, GAS/BTC, COMP/BTC, SUPER/BTC, and DIA/BTC will also be terminated for margin trading.
While these pairs will be unavailable for margin trading, Binance has confirmed that they will still be available for trading through other pairings on the exchange. This adjustment restricts leveraged trading but maintains open spot and alternative margin possibilities for users.
“Following the removal of these pairs, our platform will no longer support updates to affected margin account positions,” Binance noted in its statement.
How Will This Affect Traders?
The transition is structured into three core phases. Initially, starting on January 21, 2026, all borrowing functions for the targeted isolated margin pairs will be halted. During this period, investors will also be unable to add new assets to their isolated margin accounts, both manually and automatically.
By the morning of January 23, Binance Margin plans to execute a complete closure of outstanding cross and isolated margin positions. The platform will handle automatic settlements and revoke any pending orders. Once these actions are settled, the specified pairs will no longer be part of the margin trading environment.
There are several critical takeaways for traders:
- •Closure and liquidation processes will be implemented automatically by Binance.
- •Investors should transfer assets to spot accounts to mitigate potential losses.
- •No responsibility will be assumed by Binance for any resulting losses during the transition.
The company has advised its clients to proactively manage their positions to avoid unintended financial impacts as the deadline approaches. Binance affirmed that users should take the necessary steps to manage positions before the scheduled changes take effect, ensuring a smooth transition without unexpected setbacks.