BitMEX stories

Jul 23, 2026

BitMEX to shut down operations on September 23 after 11-year run

Crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX announced it will cease operations on September 23, 2026, following a strategic review by parent company HDR Global Trading Limited. The platform, which pioneered 100x leverage perpetual swaps, has already halted new account registrations.

Jul 23, 2026·6 sources

Jun 4, 2026

Arthur Hayes Sells Entire HYPE and NEAR Holdings, Warns Markets May Peak Before September

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes disclosed he sold his complete positions in Hyperliquid (HYPE) and Near Protocol (NEAR), warning that financial markets could be approaching a major top ahead of AI IPOs and U.S. midterm elections. The move came days after Hayes made a $100,000 public bet on HYPE.

Jun 4, 2026·4 sources

May 7, 2026

Zcash Surges 136% in One Month as Privacy Coin Narrative Gains Momentum

Zcash (ZEC) rallied approximately 136% over one month, climbing above $600 with a 36-45% single-day surge, as BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes set a price target at 10% of Bitcoin's value.

May 7, 2026·6 sources

Apr 11, 2026

BitMEX Co-Founder Ben Delo Donates $5.4 Million to UK's Reform Party

BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo disclosed a $5 million donation to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, marking a significant crypto-linked political contribution in the United Kingdom.

Apr 11, 2026·2 sources

Top claims

▪The exchange operated for over 11 years without losing user funds to a hack.
▪The monthly fee for remaining balances is $50 or an annualized 1%, whichever is greater.
▪The founders had resigned from the company in 2020 after the U.S. brought criminal charges against them.

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