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BitMEX Ends Its 11-Year Run and Puts a Monthly Fee on Balances Left Behind
Unchained·September 23, 2026·1 min read
BitMEX, the derivatives exchange that popularized perpetual swaps, closed for good on Wednesday after an 11-year run. Customers can still withdraw funds, but balances left on the platform will incur a monthly account fee. The closure marks the end of an era for the crypto derivatives pioneer.
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