Delisting

Delisting is the removal of a cryptocurrency from an exchange's trading platform. Once delisted, the coin can no longer be bought or sold on that exchange. Users typically have a limited window to withdraw their funds before the exchange stops supporting deposits and withdrawals of the delisted coin.

Why coins get delisted

• Low trading volume — insufficient liquidity makes it uneconomical to maintain
• Regulatory concerns — the coin may be classified as a security in certain jurisdictions
• Project abandonment — the development team stopped working on the project
• Security issues — the network was hacked or compromised
• Non-compliance — the project failed to meet exchange listing requirements

Impact on price

Delisting announcements almost always cause a sharp price drop, because:

• Sell pressure spikes as holders rush to exit
• Liquidity drops as the trading pair disappears
• Perception of the coin's viability deteriorates

What to do if your coin is delisted

1. Watch for the exchange's announcement — it usually specifies the last trading date and withdrawal deadline
2. Withdraw your funds before the deadline
3. Move coins to a self-custody wallet or another exchange that still supports the coin

Relevance to miners

Miners should monitor exchange listings for the coins they mine. If a coin gets delisted from major exchanges, selling mined output becomes much harder and profitability may collapse.

See also

• Altcoin
• Profitability
• Custody