Following a strategic review of the business and the broader crypto industry, the Board of HDR Global Trading Limited (the owner and operator of BitMEX) made the difficult decision to close the exchange. The closure was a board decision based on a review of the business and the broader crypto industry. There are no legal or regulatory issues associated with the closure.
All trading services officially ceased on 23 September 2026, at 04:00 UTC.
Are my funds secure?
Yes, your funds are completely safe. BitMEX maintains an industry-leading security record with zero customer funds lost in our entire 11-year history, and your assets remain secure during this wind-down period.