[BitMEX to Close Exchange on September 23, 2026, New User Registration Halted] BitMEX will close its exchange on September 23, 2026, at 12:00 (UTC+8) and has stopped new account registrations. Users are required to close open positions and withdraw funds. Starting from August 26, 12:00 (UTC+8), BitMEX will prohibit opening new positions, only allowing position reductions, and will gradually enforce liquidation of existing positions. After closure, certified users who have not withdrawn their assets will be charged an account fee of $50 per month or an annualized rate of 1% (whichever is higher). BitMEX reminds users to be vigilant against phishing and fraudulent priority withdrawal scams.