Binance Delisting Knocks Epic Chain and QuickSwap Down as Much as 10% Within Minutes
Binance said it will drop Epic Chain (EPIC) and QuickSwap (QUICK) from its platform, with every spot trading pair for the two tokens set to disappear on October 28, according to Yahoo Finance. The Binance delisting notice hit prices almost immediately, and QUICK plunged roughly 10% under the level it held on the exchange just before the announcement went live.
The decision carries weight for holders because tokens that lose a Binance listing usually see liquidity dry up, and that tends to push investors toward the exits before trading stops altogether. Both EPIC and QUICK had already spent months flagged under the exchange's Monitoring Tag, a label Binance reserves for assets it views as carrying more volatility and risk than the rest of its listings, and one it warns could eventually lead to a token failing its listing standards.
Tokens Whipsaw After Binance Delisting Notice
QUICK absorbed the heavier blow in the minutes that followed the announcement. Once the token had fallen roughly 10% from where it traded before the notice, the selling pressure persisted, and about 17 minutes later it was still changing hands 6.69% lower, according to TradingView data cited by Yahoo Finance.
EPIC traced out a very different path over the same stretch. The token gave up about 9% relative to its pre-announcement level, then clawed back the losses and more, trading 5.61% above that mark within the same window, Yahoo Finance reported. That snapback made EPIC an outlier, since Binance delisting notices have more often produced steep, sustained declines across recent rounds.
A Pattern of Steep Losses
Sharp selloffs in the wake of Binance delisting notices have become a recurring feature of the exchange's review cycles, according to Yahoo Finance. The August round delivered some of the clearest examples: ICON (ICX) tumbled 12.5% and Secret (SCRT) gave up 18.8% after the exchange posted its notice, declines that carried both tokens to fresh all-time lows.
A separate announcement earlier that same month produced similar damage, with PIVX losing 19.27% and Vulcan Forged PYR (PYR) dropping 18.31%. Not every token followed that script, though. Vanar (VANRY) managed to shake off its initial losses and finished the period up 8.23%, an outcome that closely mirrors the way EPIC bounced back on Wednesday.
Months Under the Monitoring Tag
Wednesday's Binance delisting did not arrive without warning signs. Both tokens had carried the exchange's Monitoring Tag for months before it moved to delist them, Yahoo Finance reported, with QUICK picking up the label on April 30 and EPIC added to the list on May 22.
Binance uses the tag to single out tokens it judges to be more volatile and risky than the rest of what it lists, and it cautions that any asset carrying the label could eventually fall short of its listing criteria. The exchange said the delistings followed its most recent reviews, a process in which it weighs factors that include trading volume, development activity, and team commitment.
Staged Wind-Down Begins This Week
Rather than pulling EPIC and QUICK all at once, Binance plans to phase the two tokens out of its product lineup in stages, beginning this week, according to Yahoo Finance. The first step lands on October 15, when the exchange cuts off margin borrowing for the pair and pulls them out of its Buy & Sell Crypto service.
The restrictions tighten on October 20. From that date, users will be blocked from opening new futures positions in either token, and Binance will settle every outstanding EPIC and QUICK contract. That same day, the exchange will close out existing loans tied to the tokens, strip them from margin trading, and remove them from Binance Pay.
On October 21, the cleanup reaches Spot Copy Trading, where both pairs will be delisted and any assets still sitting in those strategies will be force-sold at market price. Simple Earn follows the same day, redeeming Flexible and Locked positions in the two tokens back into users' Spot Accounts.
The spot market itself shuts down on October 28. At that point all open orders in the two pairs will be canceled and Trading Bots will stop running on them. Binance Convert and Gift Card will also drop the tokens, and starting October 29 the exchange will stop crediting EPIC and QUICK deposits to user accounts.
The final deadlines arrive at the end of the year. Binance will stop processing withdrawals of both tokens on December 28. After that, on December 29, the exchange may swap any leftover balances into stablecoins, though it said that conversion is not guaranteed, leaving holders who miss the withdrawal cutoff without certainty over what they will recover.
Conclusion
The Binance delisting of Epic Chain and QuickSwap caps months of both tokens sitting under the exchange's Monitoring Tag, and it extends a recent run of delisting notices that have triggered steep, immediate losses. QUICK dropped as much as 10% within minutes of the announcement, while EPIC recovered from an initial 9% slide to trade above its pre-announcement level. The next concrete step comes on October 15, when Binance cuts off margin borrowing for the two tokens and removes them from its Buy & Sell Crypto service, opening a staged wind-down that runs through late December.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Binance delist Epic Chain (EPIC) and QuickSwap (QUICK)?
Binance will remove all spot trading pairs for EPIC and QUICK on October 28, canceling open orders and halting Trading Bots on both pairs. The wind-down starts earlier, with margin borrowing suspended on October 15, and withdrawals of the two tokens ending on December 28.
How much did QUICK and EPIC fall after the Binance delisting announcement?
QUICK fell about 10% below its pre-announcement level on Binance once the notice went live, and roughly 17 minutes later it was still trading 6.69% lower, according to TradingView data. EPIC slid about 9% before rebounding within the same window to trade 5.61% above its pre-announcement mark.
Why is Binance delisting EPIC and QUICK?
The exchange pointed to its most recent reviews as the basis for the move, with trading volume, development activity, and team commitment among the factors it weighs. Both tokens had also spent months carrying Binance's Monitoring Tag, a label the exchange applies to assets it considers more volatile and risky than its other listings.
What happens to EPIC and QUICK balances left on Binance?
Holders have until December 28 to move their tokens off the exchange, which is when withdrawal processing for both assets ends. Starting December 29, leftover balances may be swapped into stablecoins, but Binance cautioned that this conversion is not guaranteed, so anyone who misses the cutoff has no certainty over what they will get back.
Have other tokens crashed after Binance delisting notices?
Yes. In August, ICON (ICX) fell 12.5% and Secret (SCRT) lost 18.8% after the exchange's notice, with both sinking to fresh all-time lows. Earlier that month, PIVX dropped 19.27% and Vulcan Forged PYR shed 18.31%, while Vanar (VANRY) was an exception, finishing 8.23% higher despite early losses.