The giant cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced a comprehensive update on listing and delisting criteria across Spot, Futures, and Binance Alpha private platforms. The update shows that the project has a rigorous due diligence process focused on the project's fundamentals, tokenomics, technical risks, and regulatory compliance.

In the official announcement titled 'Important Notice on Information and Listing Requirements of Binance', Binance detailed its multi-layered approach to evaluating cryptocurrency projects seeking to be listed. The listing framework currently includes three main categories:

Binance Alpha

Divided into circulating and non-circulating projects, Alpha Featured serves as a launchpad for early-stage and emerging projects.

Projects with uncirculated tokens:

Include projects in the Token Generation Event (TGE) phase, eligible to participate in Private TGE or Alpha Initial Airdrop. Key evaluation criteria include:

  • User adoption and industry relevance

  • Business model applicability

  • Token distribution and ownership empowerment program

  • Code quality, security history, and technical complexity

  • Team background checks and compliance risk assessments

Projects with circulating tokens:

Projects currently being publicly traded must meet performance criteria including:

  • Trading volume and liquidity

  • Historical price stability

  • Market value (MCap) and Fully Diluted Valuation (FDV)

Binance currently supports Alpha for projects on BNB Chain, Solana, Base, and Ethereum

Future listing

Projects listed on Binance Futures are evaluated based on their Alpha history or if not Alpha, through a comprehensive fundamental assessment. Key criteria include:

  • High trading volume and stable prices

  • No pump-and-dump behavior

  • Maintain compliance with unlocking programs and tokenomics

  • Legal framework and team integrity


Spot listing

For projects applying for listing, Binance will use the following criteria:

Current futures contracts or projects listed on Alpha: These contracts must demonstrate stable performance and a sustainable level of trading interest.

New TGE projects: Teams are encouraged to explore Binance Launchpool, Megadrop, or HODLer Airdrops before applying for a direct listing.

Delisting criteria

Binance will conduct regular evaluations of all listed assets to maintain listing standards. Projects may be delisted based on the following warning signs:

Team and management issues:

  • Lack of development or updates

  • Poor communication with Binance or the community

  • Failure to respond to due diligence requests

  • Major disruption in team or ownership

Market performance:

  • Low trading activity or market depth

  • Price volatility or manipulation

  • Persistent negative sentiment or loss of community support

Security and compliance:

  • Network vulnerabilities or past security breaches

  • Unexplained changes in tokenomics that disadvantage holders

  • Failure to comply with evolving legal obligations

  • Fraudulent or unethical behavior