BitMEX Ceases Operations: The Pioneering Perpetuals Platform Ends After Over a Decade
BitMEX, the cryptocurrency exchange that helped popularise perpetual contracts and became a household name among professional traders, announced the end of its operations after more than eleven years of service. The platform, which was launched in 2014 by Arthur Hayes, Ben Delo and Samuel Reed, has long been recognised for its high‑leverage products, deep liquidity and a reputation for catering t…
Sept. 23, 2026, 10:24 a.m.