BitMEX Exchange to Shut Down on September 23 After 11 Years of Operations
The BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange will cease trading permanently on September 23, 2026. The company's board made this decision after reviewing its business and the broader crypto industry. This marks the end of one of the earliest crypto derivatives platforms.
Users are being urged to close their positions and withdraw their funds before the deadline. New account registrations have already stopped, and all exchange services will cease at 04:00 UTC on September 23, 2026.