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BitMEX to Shut Down on September 23, 2026
BitMEX will shut down on September 23, 2026, ending an 11-year run. Withdrawals required before the deadline as the crypto derivatives exchange winds down operations.
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BitMEX, the 11-year-old crypto derivatives exchange, will shut down on September 23, 2026, the company announced in a closure notice. The date has been confirmed by independent reporting from CoinDesk.
The exchange told users it would end operations by that date, winding down the platform rather than suspending service. The reason for the shutdown has not been independently verified, and BitMEX's notice did not cite regulatory action, insolvency, or an acquisition.
For account holders, the immediate concern is withdrawals and open positions. BitMEX has not published a detailed timeline beyond the closure date, though users should treat the official notice as the authoritative source and act before the deadline. The exchange has not confirmed whether automatic settlement will apply to remaining positions.