Celsius Takes Legal Action Against BitMEX Seeking $495 Million Over 2020 Crash Liquidations
In a high‑profile dispute that underscores the lingering fallout from the cryptocurrency market’s tumultuous 2020 downturn, Celsius Network’s bankruptcy estate has filed a lawsuit against the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange BitMEX, alleging that the exchange’s liquidation practices caused the loss of more than 6,300 Bitcoin, valued at roughly $495 million at current prices. The complaint, fil…
Sept. 16, 2026, 5:34 p.m.