Why BSV Is Not Listed on Binance & How to Use BSV in 2025

Bitcoin SV (BSV) has been a controversial asset since its hard fork from Bitcoin Cash in 2018. While many major exchanges support a wide range of cryptocurrencies, BSV remains absent from Binance, the world’s largest exchange by trading volume. Understanding why BSV is not listed on Binance—and how to use BSV even without Binance—requires a look at exchange policies, technical conflicts, and user alternatives.

Why Is BSV Not on Binance?

The most direct reason dates back to April 2019. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao announced that BSV would be delisted due to what he called “unacceptable behavior” from the BSV development team. The triggering event was Craig Wright, a key figure associated with BSV, issuing legal threats against individuals who criticized him or questioned his claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto. Binance, along with several other exchanges like Kraken and Coinbase (which later relisted it under specific conditions), decided that this conduct violated the exchange’s standards for community integrity and decentralization.

In addition, Binance has publicly stated that it does not list coins that it considers “centralized” or “under the control of a single entity.” Because the BSV network has a small group of influential developers and Craig Wright’s involvement remains a point of contention—especially his lawsuits against other Bitcoin developers—the exchange has maintained its delisting decision even years later. There has been no official announcement suggesting BSV will be relisted on Binance in the foreseeable future.

Can You Still Use BSV?

Yes. Despite the Binance delisting, BSV continues to trade on other centralized exchanges such as KuCoin, Gate.io, OKX, and some smaller platforms. It also has a fully functional blockchain that supports on-chain transactions scaled to large block sizes (up to 2 GB). You can use BSV for peer-to-peer payments, token creation, data storage, and smart contracts via its native scripting language.

To acquire BSV, you can buy it from an exchange that lists it—such as Gate.io or KuCoin—using fiat currency or stablecoins. Then you can withdraw your BSV to a non-custodial wallet like Electrum SV or HandCash for direct spending. Many merchants that accept Bitcoin SV (via services like BitPay or CoinPayments) also accept BSV, allowing you to spend it on goods and services.

If you prefer to trade BSV but cannot use Binance, the simplest workaround is to use a decentralized exchange (DEX) like ChangeNOW or SimpleSwap, which allow you to swap other cryptocurrencies for BSV without needing a Binance account. You can also use atomic swap protocols or cross-chain bridges if you are more technically inclined.

Risks and Considerations

Before using BSV, keep in mind that its ecosystem is smaller than Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH). Liquidity is lower on exchanges where it is listed, and price volatility can be extreme. Moreover, due to ongoing legal actions and community divisions, some wallets and services have withdrawn support for BSV. Always double-check that a wallet or payment processor explicitly mentions BSV compatibility before sending funds.

As of 2025, unless Binance changes its listing policy, BSV will not appear on the platform. For users who want to interact with BSV, the alternatives are functional but require you to navigate a slightly more fragmented landscape of exchanges and wallets. If you value choice and self-custody, BSV remains usable—just not on Binance.