BitMEX shuts down after 11 years as regulatory pressure and competition take their toll

BitMEX shuts down after 11 years as regulatory pressure and competition take their toll

BitMEX closes September 23, 2026, after 11 years and $3T trading volume; regulatory pressure and competition force shutdown despite solvency. Closure signals crypto derivatives market's shift toward compliance governance, marking the end of the unregulated venue era.