BitMEX removes 65 markets as its 11-year run nears an end

BitMEX will have removed 65 derivative contracts and spot trading pairs during July as the crypto exchange prepares to stop exchange services on Sept. 23, 2026. Summary BitMEX will remove 65 derivatives and spot pairs during July, citing weak trading interest overall. New risk limits begin August 26, preventing traders from opening positions before September’s final closure. Users can withdraw after shutdown, but remaining verified accounts will face monthly balance-based account fees. The total includes 21 derivatives removed on July 2, nine spot pairs removed on July 16 and 35 derivatives scheduled for early settlement on July 30. The July total marks a sharp rise from the first half of 2026. Official notices show that BitMEX removed eight derivatives in January, eight in May, SPYUSDT in June and two Toncoin contracts later that month. That produced 19 removals across the first six months. July delistings expand after closure decision BitMEX attributed the first two July rounds to “insufficient trading interest.” The July 2 batch included contracts tied to Apple, Amazon, Avalanche, BMEX, Meta and Near Protocol. Two weeks later, the exchange removed spot markets for UNI, APE, ATOM...