Conclusion: Yes. When a trading pair is delisted, all unfilled orders are automatically cancelled by the system, and funds are returned to your account. No manual action is required, and there is no risk of losing your assets.
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1. Two Types of Delisting, Different Handling
Trading pair delisting and "asset delisting" are two different things. Understanding the difference helps you decide what to do with your holdings:
Trading Pair Delisting: Only that specific trading pair is removed – for example, TOKEN/BTC is no longer trading. However, the TOKEN itself remains on the platform, and you can still buy or sell it through other trading pairs (like TOKEN/USDT). In this case, unfilled orders on TOKEN/BTC will be automatically cancelled.
Asset Delisting: The entire token is delisted and can no longer be traded via any trading pair. In this situation, you must withdraw the asset before the deadline, or you may face difficulties later.
2. Rules for Handling Pending Orders During Trading Pair Delisting
Binance will issue an announcement in advance, specifying the exact delisting time and the affected trading pairs. At the delisting time, all unfilled pending orders are automatically cancelled. For example, early announcements mentioned that when trading pairs like TUSD/ETH were delisted, all unfilled orders were auto-cancelled.
This is also reflected in Binance's API design – in order event streams, for the EXPIRED type, the expire_reason value 7 represents "Symbol delisted, order cancelled."
Prerequisite: You have already placed an unfilled limit order on the trading pair being delisted.
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3. More Complex Handling for Margin Trading Pairs (Leverage)
If you are using margin trading and your account still has liabilities, there are a few more steps involved. Binance's margin system will automatically intervene during delisting and prioritize using the to-be-delisted coin in your account to repay debts.
The typical process is as follows:
Trading Stops: At the delisting time, the trading pair is halted, and existing pending orders are automatically cancelled.
Automatic Debt Repayment: The system first uses the to-be-delisted coin in your margin account to offset any debt you owe in that same coin.
Follow-up Handling:
If after repayment there are remaining to-be-delisted coins in your account (and no debt), they will be automatically transferred to your spot wallet.
If after repayment you still have a debt in the to-be-delisted coin, the system will automatically sell other assets in your account to buy the coin and clear the debt.
Risk Reminder: If your position involves leverage, the cancellation of unfilled orders is only the first step. You must pay close attention to the balance and debt of the to-be-delisted coin in your account. If you do not handle it in advance, the system's automatic sale of other assets to repay the debt could trigger unexpected losses.
After the above, how can you confirm the order was cancelled?
After the delisting time, check your "Order History." If the previously placed order shows a status of "Cancelled" or "Revoked," it has been handled. Also check your account balance to confirm that frozen funds have been released back into your available balance. If you are still concerned, you can manually cancel the order – before the system processes it, you can always voluntarily cancel, with the same result.
