Flow faces Upbit delisting after Dec. 27 exploit

Upbit delisting FLOW: FLOW/KRW and FLOW/BTC on March 16, 2026

Upbit will remove Flow (FLOW) spot pairs FLOW/KRW and FLOW/BTC on March 16, 2026, at 15:00 KST, according to Upbit. Trading for both pairs will cease at that time.

FLOW was designated a “Trading Caution Designated Asset” on December 29, 2025 following internal risk reviews. The delisting formalizes that status after subsequent monitoring did not resolve identified concerns.

Decision follows Flow security exploit and DAXA trading risk alert

A security incident on the Flow network on December 27, 2025 led to the fraudulent creation of approximately $3.9 million worth of FLOW, according to the Flow Foundation. Validators halted the network within six hours, and patches were deployed to prevent recurrence.

The report notes that about 1.094 billion counterfeit FLOW tokens were deposited to exchanges during the incident. Roughly 484.43 million of those were recovered and destroyed, with the remainder isolated pending further action.

A trading risk alert and a coordinated halt of FLOW deposits and withdrawals in south korea began on December 27, 2025, according to the Digital Asset Exchange Association (DAXA). The association indicated further steps would depend on investigation outcomes.

In its public summary of the event, the foundation emphasized customer asset integrity: “No existing user balances were compromised,” said the Flow Foundation.

The removal of FLOW/KRW and FLOW/BTC eliminates a key KRW venue for FLOW price discovery. Order books on KRW pairs may thin, and routing across remaining markets could face frictions until liquidity rebalances.

At the time of this writing, the data show FLOW at $0.04508 with volatility at 27.06% (extremely high) and an RSI-14 near 42.04 (neutral). These figures are background context, not forward-looking guidance.

User checklist before delisting and deposit/withdrawal status

Confirm balances; consider converting or withdrawing before March 16, 2026

Users can verify any residual FLOW balances on the exchange and confirm applicable timelines. Depending on personal circumstances, they may convert to KRW or withdraw before the delisting time.

Monitor Upbit and DAXA notices on FLOW deposit/withdrawal changes

Deposit and withdrawal availability has been coordinated under a risk alert since December 27, 2025. Users should monitor official notices from the exchange and the association for any changes or cutoffs.

FAQ about Upbit delisting FLOW

Why is Upbit removing Flow, what security issues triggered the decision?

A December 27, 2025 exploit created counterfeit FLOW, followed by a December 29 trading-caution designation. Unresolved risk findings led to the March 16, 2026 delisting.

What does the DAXA alert mean for FLOW deposits and withdrawals in South Korea?

The alert prompted a coordinated pause of FLOW deposits and withdrawals from December 27, 2025, with further actions contingent on investigative outcomes.