BitMEX to Permanently Shut Down on September 23, 2026 After 11 Years

BitMEX, the cryptocurrency exchange co-founded by Arthur Hayes, will permanently shut down on September 23, 2026 at 04:00 UTC. The decision follows a strategic review by its owner, HDR Global Trading. BitMEX operated for 11 years and was among the earliest platforms to offer crypto derivatives trading, once ranking among the most prominent exchanges in the industry.