Bitcoin.de Trading Halt Continues Amid Regulatory Changes
The trading and deposit halt at bitcoin.de, operated by Bitcoin Group SE, has been ongoing since June 12, 2026. The company's planned relaunch dates have come and gone, with both July 1 and June 29 being mentioned, but neither date has materialized.
Customers have been without trading access for over two months, with the longest reported duration being five months, though this contradicts the documented start date of June 12. The company's customer base is estimated to be around 1.07 million registered users, although the balance on these accounts remains unknown.
The change from a peer-to-peer marketplace to a broker model has been mentioned, which means customers now trade directly with the provider rather than against another individual. This shift in model affects how prices are set and executed, as well as who is responsible for custody.
The company's bank, futurum bank AG, is undergoing a MICAR authorization procedure under the European crypto-markets regulation. However, no date has been given for its completion or when trading will resume at bitcoin.de.