bitFlyer Slows New User Crypto Withdrawals with 48-Hour Cooldown

Japan's bitFlyer has introduced a new measure to combat fraud tied to freshly verified accounts. Starting October 15, 2026, newly verified users who deposit yen will face a 48-hour restriction on sending purchased crypto off the platform.

The rule targets individual customers whose identity verification was completed less than 90 days earlier. For these users, every yen deposit triggers its own 48-hour window. During this period, external transfers of crypto bought with the deposit are restricted to a total amount minus ¥100,000.

However, smaller deposits get a pass. Deposits of ¥100,000 or less carry no cap on outgoing transfers. The restriction applies deposit by deposit, rather than as a blanket freeze on the whole account. Each yen transfer starts its own clock.