Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the delisting of RUNE/USD perpetual futures contracts, effective November 19, 2025, at 9:00 AM UTC. This move requires traders to close all open positions by the deadline, with no new positions allowed after 8:30 AM UTC on the same day. Any remaining positions will be automatically closed by Binance at the delisting time.
The decision is part of Binance's routine review process to ensure market quality and user protection, considering factors such as trading volume, liquidity, and overall market conditions. This delisting does not affect RUNE spot trading, which will continue on the platform. Traders are advised to review their strategies, monitor price movements for potential short-term volatility, and explore alternative exchanges for RUNE futures trading.
The announcement comes amidst broader market declines, with Bitcoin and altcoins experiencing sharp drops in the past 24 hours. However, Binance emphasized that this action is not indicative of issues with THORChain's technology or development roadmap, and other exchanges may still offer RUNE futures.
