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BitMEX halts trading, keeps withdrawals open

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BitMEX ceased all trading and deposit services on 23 Sep 2026 while keeping withdrawals open, affecting crypto derivatives traders and signaling a major platform exit.

Status
Decaying
Confirmation
Confirmed
Event type
OTHER_MATERIAL_EVENT
Market scope
SECTOR
Direction
-1
Impact / urgency
4 / 4
Impact category
HIGH
Risk stance
RISK OFF
Promotion
PROMOTED · 59/100
Promotion reason
High impact on crypto derivatives market, confirmed closure of major exchange with clear timing, actionable withdrawal instructions for users.
Duration class
SHORT
Assets
None listed
Sectors
None listed
First detected
Impact started
Scheduled for
Not published
Occurred at

Sources

BitMEX ends crypto trading, keeps withdrawals open after closure

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