BitMEX Announces Shutdown in 2026

Crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX is shutting down after its parent company HDR Global Trading Limited concluded a strategic review and decided to close the business.

The shutdown will occur in stages, starting with a prohibition on new customer registrations on August 26. Existing users are advised to withdraw their assets and close open positions before trading ceases.

BitMEX will cease exchange operations at 04:00 UTC on September 23, 2026, marking the end of more than a decade of operations.