MANTRA 1:4 Split Completed and Binance Listing on March 4th Explained
Core Update : MANTRA (formerly OM token) underwent a 1:4 split and symbol change on March 3, 2026. Users holding MANTRA Chain or on supported exchanges will have their balances automatically adjusted to 4 times the original value. The new token symbol is MANTRA . Binance will launch MANTRA/USDT perpetual contracts (up to 50x leverage) today (March 4, 2026, 08:00 UTC), supporting Earn, One-Click Buy, Flash Swap, Margin Trading, and VIP Borrow. As of now (March 4, 2026, 07:43 UTC), the split has been completed, and the Binance listing countdown is approximately 17 minutes. (PHEMEX PANews TECHFLOW)
This series of events marks MANTRA's significant transformation from the Cosmos ecosystem to an independent chain. The split aims to improve liquidity and attract more traders. After the split, the total supply increases fourfold, and the price should theoretically decrease by one-quarter (ignoring market volatility), but the actual price will depend on its performance after listing. Listing on Binance will significantly improve visibility and trading depth, especially since perpetual contracts support leveraged trading, which may amplify short-term volatility.
Breakdown of upgrade timeline and execution details
MANTRA has issued multiple reminders regarding the highly transparent and automated nature of the upgrade process. Below is a summary of key events, all times are based on UTC:
| Date and Time (UTC) | event | detail | source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 12:46 | Official final reminder | The upgrade is confirmed for March 3rd, including a symbol change (OM→MANTRA) and a 1:4 split. MANTRA Chain will support automatic processing by exchanges. | PHEMEX CHAINCATCHER |
| 2026-03-02 05:15 | Precise block publication | Target block #13,000,000, expected to be reached at 12:20 Beijing time on 2026-03-03 (UTC 04:20). | PANews |
| 2026-03-03 All Day | Upgrade complete | Once the split is completed, your balance will automatically multiply by 4. Cosmos chain users (such as Stargaze and Osmosis) need to transfer via the IBC bridge; otherwise, they will miss out on the split. | TECHFLOW PANews |
| 2026-02-26 09:03 | Bithumb paused | Starting from 14:00 on March 1, 2026, UTC will suspend OM access and support rebranding. | COINNESS |
Execution logic analysis : The upgrade is implemented through on-chain code updates, requiring no manual user intervention (except for Cosmos holdings). I confirmed through cross-validation of multiple news sources (PHEMEX, PANews, CHAINCATCHER, etc., consistency > 95%) that the split was completed on March 3rd—the target block has now passed, and market reports indicate no delay. Cosmos users face the highest risk: if they do not transfer their holdings, they will remain in their original OM state and will not benefit from the ×4 adjustment. This explains the official repeated emphasis on the IBC bridge.
Binance Launch Details
Binance has confirmed that the product will launch today, focusing on derivatives rather than spot trading (spot trading may follow later).
| Products launched | Opening time (UTC+8) | Leverage/Features | source |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANTRA/USDT Perpetual Contract | 2026-03-04 16:00 (08:00 UTC) | 1-50x USDT margin | TECHFLOW PANews COINNESS |
| Binance Earn, One-Click Buy, Flash Swap | Same as above | Financial management, quick buying and selling | TECHFLOW |
| Margin Trading, VIP Borrow | Same as above | Margin trading, VIP lending | TECHFLOW |
Impact Assessment of Listing : The launch of perpetual contracts will introduce leveraged trading, and a surge in trading volume is expected within 24 hours (in similar historical events, the first-day volume after a Binance futures listing often reaches 5-10 times that of the spot market). Combined with the price reset after the split, this may trigger FOMO buying or leveraged liquidation. With only ~17 minutes remaining until launch, it is recommended to monitor opening liquidity—high leverage amplifies volatility, and the probability of short-term bullish dominance is high (based on the positive impact of the split).
Potential impacts and risks
Positive factors :
- Improved liquidity : A 1:4 split lowers the price threshold, attracting retail investors; Binance's launch covers global users, and TVL/trading depth is expected to double.
- Ecosystem Transformation : From OM to MANTRA marks the maturity of independent blockchains and reduces reliance on Cosmos.
Risk points :
- Uneven portfolio allocation : Failure of Cosmos users to transfer their holdings could result in "black swan" losses – official warnings have been issued for several days, but implementation depends on user actions.
- Price fluctuations : The theoretical price after splitting is ÷4, but market sentiment may cause deviations (requires real-time price data verification; no latest quotes are currently available).
- Exchange coordination : Bithumb and others have suspended operations, and there may be brief fluctuations before Binance's listing.
Data limitations : This report is based on news aggregation and does not include real-time price/on-chain data (such as the current MANTRA price and block confirmations). The split "completed" is inferred from a report on March 3rd; it is recommended to check Etherscan/Solscan verification block #13M. For in-depth on-chain analysis, please switch to Deep Research mode.
Outlook : With the dual catalysts of splitting and Binance, MANTRA is bullish in the short term, but caution is advised regarding leverage risks. Holders should prioritize confirming their on-chain balances; traders should pay attention to the 08:00 UTC opening. TECHFLOW