Binance to Delist QuickSwap (QUICK) and Epic Chain (EPIC) on October 28
TREE NEWS reports: Binance will halt trading and delist QuickSwap (QUICK) and Epic Chain (EPIC) on October 28 at 11:00 Beijing time (03:00 UTC), with all open spot orders automatically cancelled. The exchange said it will also terminate related services tied to the two tokens, a standard step when an asset no longer meets its listing standards.
What the Delisting Means
Delistings from the world’s largest exchange by volume are among the most consequential events a mid-cap token can face. Binance periodically reviews listed assets against criteria covering trading volume, liquidity depth, development activity, team commitment, network security, and regulatory compliance. When a token falls short, the exchange moves it to a monitored tag or removes it outright.
For QUICK, the governance and utility token of the QuickSwap decentralized exchange on Polygon, and EPIC, the native asset of the Epic Chain network, the immediate effect is a loss of access to Binance’s deep order books and retail user base. In practice, that often translates into thinner liquidity, wider spreads, and a sharp drop in price as market makers pull quotes and holders rush to exit before trading stops.
Industry Implications
The move underscores a broader consolidation in crypto markets. Exchanges have become more selective as they face tighter compliance obligations in major jurisdictions and as investor attention concentrates in a handful of large-cap assets. Tokens that once rode a wave of DeFi and Layer-1 enthusiasm now compete for a shrinking pool of listings and liquidity.
- Liquidity migration: traders typically shift volume to other centralized exchanges or on-chain venues, fragmenting markets.
- Price pressure: forced selling ahead of the deadline is common, and tokens rarely recover their pre-announcement levels quickly.
- Project response: affected teams often pursue relisting elsewhere, buybacks, or token migrations to rebuild confidence.
Forward-Looking Perspective
How QuickSwap and Epic Chain respond will be telling. QuickSwap retains a meaningful on-chain presence on Polygon, and its community could lean further into decentralized trading venues where listings are permissionless. Epic Chain, by contrast, faces a harder path without a major exchange anchor. For the wider market, the episode is a reminder that exchange listings are not permanent endorsements. Projects that depend on a single venue for liquidity and visibility carry structural risk. As regulatory scrutiny and competition intensify, expect more delistings — and a gradual shift of liquidity toward on-chain markets and a smaller set of blue-chip tokens.
