Celsius Takes Legal Action Against BitMEX Seeking $495 Million Over 2020 Crash Liquidations
In early 2020, the cryptocurrency market experienced one of its most dramatic downturns, a collapse that sent shockwaves through exchanges, lenders, and investors alike. At the center of this turmoil was a leveraged long position that, according to court filings, resulted in the loss of 6,360 Bitcoin—valued at roughly $495 million at the time the lawsuit was filed. The plaintiff, the estate of a …
Sept. 16, 2026, 5:34 p.m.