CryptoAutos to Voluntarily Delist $AUTOS from CEXs, Consolidating Liquidity on DEXs

September 24, 2025 – CryptoAutos, the blockchain-powered luxury automotive marketplace, has announced it will voluntarily delist its native token, $AUTOS, from centralized exchanges (CEXs) including KuCoin, Gate.io, and MEXC. The move, effective September 30, 2025, was revealed on X by co-founder Waqs and is framed as a strategic shift to consolidate liquidity exclusively on decentralized exchanges (DEXs). While the team argues this will reduce arbitrage inefficiencies and benefit long-term holders, markets reacted sharply, with $AUTOS dropping more than 34% in 24 hours.

Market Reaction

Since its December 2024 launch, $AUTOS raised $4.5 million in a rapid community sale and supported $53 million in crypto-based vehicle transactions. The delisting announcement, however, triggered immediate bearish sentiment. Trading volume fell to $599,000 as prices slid, though the team maintains that focusing on Uniswap V2, currently hosting $71,000 in daily liquidity, will strengthen long-term stability. Buybacks beginning October 1 aim to restore confidence, with all transactions recorded on-chain.

Skepticism & Risks

Critics argue that removing $AUTOS from CEXs reduces exposure to retail investors, especially during potential altseason rallies. Token holders on X warned the shift could “disastrously” cut inflows, while skeptics pointed to past exchange delistings of BAKE, HIFI, and SLF that caused double-digit price drops. Analysts also caution that education gaps could leave retail users stranded, even as migration guides are promised. Still, the voluntary nature of CryptoAutos’ decision is framed as a proactive step, contrasting with forced delistings.

Tech & Utility

CryptoAutos says the DEX-only strategy will improve price discovery and capital efficiency, reducing cross-venue arbitrage losses estimated at $233.8 million over 19 months across the market. Supporting utility, the project recently launched “The Garage,” a staking and rewards platform offering airdrops, vehicle discounts, and raffles. With DeFi spot volumes now approaching 28% of global crypto totals, the team sees alignment with industry trends. Analysts project long-term upside, forecasts suggest potential 339% gains by 2030 if adoption grows though short-term volatility remains high.

The Talk

Real voices. Real reactions.

KOLsMediaCommunity

@CryptoAutos_ Get tokens back in the hands of holders not corporations

"https://t.co/CdprYO2r9o"— @

Chris Robinette

@crobin2004

5 days ago

@CryptoAutos_ I like this idea

"https://t.co/CdprYO2r9o"— @

Kenn

@DegenKenn

5 days ago

@CryptoAutos_ Could be a bold move, but you are going to miss out on the retail inflow when it happens. Retail don't know how to use DEX's.... this will impact the $AUTOS price in a negative manner in my opinion, you won't get the bull run i'd certainly hoped for as a holder as you won't get

"https://t.co/CdprYO2r9o"— @

SJPR Crypto

@SJPRCrypto

5 days ago

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