BitMart to End 9 Years of Exchange Operations, BMX Plunges 81% in a Week
2026-07-27 10:01
Odaily reported that crypto exchange BitMart announced it will gradually wind down its trading platform business after nine years of operation. The platform halted new user registrations, deposits, and order placements at 01:30 UTC on July 26. All spot and derivatives trading will cease on August 26, and the platform is scheduled to officially shut down on January 31, 2027.
BitMart stated that withdrawals will remain open, but checks related to identity, devices, sanctions, and funding sources may slow processing speeds. The company attributed the closure to its operational status, market conditions, and future strategic direction.
Its native token, BMX, has fallen 81% over the past week to $0.057, bringing its market cap down to $19.6 million. BitMart previously suffered a loss of $196 million in December 2021 due to a hot wallet vulnerability, and covered the customer losses.
Perpetual contract platform BitMEX also recently announced it will shut down after 11 years of operation, making BitMart the second major crypto exchange to announce a closure within a week.
BitMart stated that withdrawals will remain open, but checks related to identity, devices, sanctions, and funding sources may slow processing speeds. The company attributed the closure to its operational status, market conditions, and future strategic direction.
Its native token, BMX, has fallen 81% over the past week to $0.057, bringing its market cap down to $19.6 million. BitMart previously suffered a loss of $196 million in December 2021 due to a hot wallet vulnerability, and covered the customer losses.
Perpetual contract platform BitMEX also recently announced it will shut down after 11 years of operation, making BitMart the second major crypto exchange to announce a closure within a week.
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