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Crypto exchange BitMEX announces closure amid weak digital asset markets
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Fusion42 · 23 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
BitMEX, a major cryptocurrency derivatives exchange founded in 2014, will shut down operations on 23 September 2026 following a strategic review by owner HDR Global Trading. The closure comes amid weak crypto markets, persistent ETF outflows, and ongoing regulatory uncertainty despite Trump administration promises of lighter crypto regulation.
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A twelve-year-old institutional crypto exchange just became unviable at current prices and regulatory friction. If you're building for traders moving to spot markets or building compliance infrastructure that governments actually demand, there are now 2 million displaced professional traders looking for a new home.
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