BitMEX to shut down after 11 years in crypto derivatives
BitMEX announced it will shut down operations on Sept. 23, 2026, after owner HDR Global Trading Limited decided to close the crypto exchange.
BitMEX, one of the pioneers of cryptocurrency derivatives trading, announced it will shut down operations after owner and operator HDR Global Trading Limited decided to close the company following a strategic review.
The company announced Thursday that it will stop operations on Sept. 23, 2026, and advised users to close positions and withdraw funds during the transition period.
“We want to reassure you that your assets remain fully safe and under your control during this transition period,” BitMEX said in a statement to users.