BitMEX Ends an Era With Planned Exchange Shutdown After 11 Years
- BitMEX will end exchange operations on Sept. 23 after an 11-year market presence.
- Users must withdraw funds before closure as trading restrictions begin on Aug. 26.
- BitMEX highlighted zero hack-related customer fund losses across its operating history.
BitMEX will shut down its cryptocurrency exchange on Sept. 23, ending more than 11 years as one of the industry’s pioneering derivatives platforms. The company said the decision followed a strategic business review, while assuring users that funds remain secure throughout the wind-down process.
BitMEX Sets September Closure Timeline for Users
In an official announcement on Thursday, BitMEX said exchange operations will end on Sept. 23, 2026, at 04:00 UTC, following a strategic business review. HDR Global Trading Limited, the exchange’s owner and operator, described the decision as the end of an important chapter.
The exchange immediately stopped accepting new account registrations following the announcement. However, existing users can continue trading until restrictions begin next month.
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