Crypto markets were jolted after Binance confirmed it would delist eight tokens on April 1, 2026, setting off an immediate wave of sell-offs across the affected assets. The announcement wiped out double-digit percentages within minutes, reinforcing how sensitive smaller-cap tokens remain to exchange decisions.
The tokens slated for removal include Arena-Z (A2Z), Ampleforth Governance Token (FORTH), Hooked Protocol (HOOK), IDEX (IDEX), Loopring (LRC), Neutron (NTRN), Radiant Capital (RDNT), and Solar (SXP). Many of them had already been flagged with risk indicators, but the final decision still caught traders off guard.
Binance will delist A2Z, FORTH, HOOK, IDEX, LRC, NTRN, RDNT, and SXP.
More info 👉 https://t.co/mRGC7ovLcY pic.twitter.com/49ONmI1St3
— Binance (@binance) March 18, 2026
Sudden sell-off wipes billions in minutes
The reaction was swift and unforgiving. A2Z and IDEX led the downturn with steep losses exceeding 16%, while FORTH and NTRN closely followed with similar declines. HOOK, LRC, and RDNT also recorded sharp drops, while SXP saw a relatively smaller decline after already facing reduced support on the exchange.
Such reactions are not new. Delistings from Binance often trigger rapid exits as liquidity dries up and traders scramble to reposition. With fewer trading pairs and shrinking order books, prices tend to spiral quickly, especially for tokens heavily reliant on the exchange’s ecosystem.
The news of the delisting comes as the wider crypto industry is set to focus on high-profile figures. Notably, former Binance CEO CZ is scheduled to participate in a live-streamed interview today, March 18, 2026, at the DC Blockchain Summit. He is expected to discuss the future of the U.S. crypto industry and share personal stories from his time building Binance.
Timeline signals broader crackdown
Beyond spot trading, the delisting comes with a structured wind-down across Binance’s ecosystem. Futures contracts tied to the tokens will be automatically settled by March 24, while margin trading support begins shutting down as early as March 19. Other services, including Simple Earn, crypto loans, and copy trading, will follow a phased removal before the final cutoff.
Deposits for the affected tokens will close shortly after the delisting date, while withdrawals remain available until June 1. After that, remaining balances could be converted into stablecoins. Binance attributed the decision to declining development activity, weak liquidity, and governance concerns. In some cases, security setbacks played a role, most notably with Radiant Capital, which suffered a $50 million exploit in 2024.
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