KuCoin Futures to Delist STGUSDT Perpetual on October 10, 2026
KuCoin will suspend new positions, cancel open orders, and settle the STGUSDT perpetual contract at 7:00 UTC on October 10, 2026, with earlier deadlines for Copy Trading and Trading Bots.
Source-checked briefing: prepared from the official notice cited below and checked for source, date, duplication, and risk language. No individual editor review is claimed. Methodology
KuCoin Futures will delist the STGUSDT perpetual contract at 7:00 UTC on October 10, 2026. From 6:50 UTC, opening new positions is suspended, while closing positions remains unaffected. At delisting, open orders are canceled and positions settled at the average index price during the last 30 minutes before delisting. KuCoin recommends closing positions in advance to avoid unnecessary losses. The source does not establish any required action beyond these operational steps.
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KuCoin Futures will delist the STGUSDT perpetual contract at 7:00 UTC on October 10, 2026.
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From 6:50 UTC on October 10, 2026, opening new positions in STGUSDT is suspended; closing positions remains unaffected.
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At delisting, open orders will be canceled and positions settled at the average index price during the last 30 minutes before delisting.
Key timeline
KuCoin Trading Bot delists STGUSDT, including Futures Grid, AI Futures Trend, Futures Martingale, and DualFutures AI.
KuCoin Copy Trading delists the STGUSDT perpetual contract, canceling open orders and settling positions.
180-second smooth transition to the new average-based mark price begins.
Opening new positions in the STGUSDT perpetual contract is suspended; closing positions remains unaffected.
STGUSDT perpetual contract is delisted; open orders are canceled and positions settled at the average index price during the last 30 minutes before delisting.
Who may be affected
- Users holding open positions in the STGUSDT perpetual contract on KuCoin Futures.
- Users with open orders in the STGUSDT perpetual contract on KuCoin Futures.
- Users running STGUSDT-related Trading Bots, including Futures Grid, AI Futures Trend, Futures Martingale, and DualFutures AI.
- Users participating in KuCoin Copy Trading with STGUSDT positions.
Impact analysis
The confirmed operational consequences are limited to the STGUSDT perpetual contract and related services on KuCoin. For Futures users, the ability to open new positions ends at 6:50 UTC on October 10, 2026, while closing positions remains possible until delisting at 7:00 UTC. At delisting, any remaining open orders are canceled and positions are settled at the average index price during the last 30 minutes before delisting. The mark price mechanism changes for the final 30 minutes, using an average index price calculated every second, with a 180-second smooth transition starting at 6:30 UTC. Copy Trading and Trading Bot users face earlier cutoffs at 6:00 UTC and 5:00 UTC respectively, with automatic shutdown of bots if not closed manually. The source does not disclose price, liquidity, or asset-safety effects beyond these mechanics.
What the announcement does not say
The source does not disclose the exact settlement price, any fees or penalties, whether other contracts or services are affected, or any post-delisting support for STGUSDT positions. It also does not state whether the 180-second smoothing period will be adjusted or how the average index price is sourced.
Risk notes
- Positions not closed before delisting will be settled at the average index price during the last 30 minutes before delisting, which may differ from the price at which the user could have closed manually.
- Trading Bots not shut down before 5:00 UTC on October 10, 2026, will be automatically shut down by the system.
- Copy Trading positions not closed before 6:00 UTC on October 10, 2026, will be settled by the system.
- The source does not guarantee any particular settlement price or outcome and recommends closing positions in advance to avoid unnecessary losses.
- This article is for verifying the exchange's official announcement only and does not constitute investment or trading advice.
This article is for information only and is not investment, legal, or tax advice. Digital assets are volatile and may result in loss of principal.
Frequently asked questions
When exactly will the STGUSDT perpetual contract be delisted?
The contract will be delisted at 7:00 UTC on October 10, 2026, according to the announcement.
Can I still close my STGUSDT position after new positions are suspended?
Yes. The source states that closing positions remains unaffected after the 6:50 UTC suspension of opening new positions, until delisting at 7:00 UTC.
What happens to my open orders and positions at delisting?
Open orders will be canceled, and positions will be settled at the average index price during the last 30 minutes before delisting.
What should Trading Bot users do?
The source advises users to shut down running Trading Bots before 5:00 UTC on October 10, 2026. If not closed, the system will automatically shut down the relevant bot.
Does the announcement say anything about asset safety or compensation?
No. The source does not address asset safety, compensation, or post-delisting support beyond the settlement mechanics described.
Official sources
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