Can an exchange stop trading a coin while it still works on its blockchain?

Yes. Exchange listings and the underlying network are separate. A platform can suspend deposits, trading or withdrawals while independent wallets and validators continue operating.

The answer

Yes. Exchange listings and the underlying network are separate. A platform can suspend deposits, trading or withdrawals while independent wallets and validators continue operating.

What to do next

Check the exchange’s current notices and the coin’s independent explorer. Avoid assuming a delisting means the blockchain or coin was deleted.

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Does exchange delisting remove assets from my self-custody wallet?

No. A platform listing does not control keys held in a separate self-custody wallet.

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