BitMEX delists 65 contracts in July before September shutdown

BitMEX said in a statement that the delistings reflect the lack of interest and the coming closure of the exchange. On Sept. 23, 2026, at 4:00 am UTC, BitMEX will cease exchange services. The decision followed a "strategic review of the business and the broader crypto industry," the company said without offering more detail.

Restructuring adviser Roshan Dharia, speaking to the publication that first reported the story, said the exchange's demise shows structural pressures facing mid-sized centralized exchanges. Liquidity has concentrated among the largest players, and regulatory compliance costs continue rising, he said.