BitMart cryptocurrency exchange wind-down and trading cessation
BitMart announced it will cease all trading operations on August 26, 2026, and fully close its platform by January 31, 2027.
Aggregated from 7 sources · Updated 27 Aug 2026, 04:10 UTC (UTC)
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BitMart will halt all spot, futures, and other trading services on August 26, 2026, at 01:00 UTC.
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The exchange is scheduled to formally cease all platform operations on January 31, 2027.
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BitMart's native BMX token declined in value between 55% and 60% following the shutdown announcement.
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New account registrations, deposits, and new trading orders were suspended on July 26, 2026.
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Withdrawal requests for remaining balances are scheduled to close at 05:00 UTC on August 26, 2026.
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U.S.-based users were required to close positions and withdraw assets by August 8, 2026, at 23:59 UTC.
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Some crypto assets had withdrawal functionality disabled as early as August 22, 2026, according to user reports.
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BitMart cited a review of operating status, market environment, and strategic direction as reasons for the closure without naming a single specific cause.
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Approximately $10 million in user withdrawals were reportedly frozen or subject to an ultimatum during the shutdown process.