
BitMEX to Shut Down Exchange on September 23, 2026 After 11 Years
- —Trading halts on September 23, 2026 at 04:00 UTC
- —New account registrations suspended with immediate effect
- —Board decision followed a strategic review by HDR Global Trading
- —The exchange operated for more than 11 years since 2014
Why it matters: The exit of one of the oldest derivatives venues will shift perpetuals volume to rivals and pressure users to move funds off the platform.
Source: CoinGape