Traders start losing control of open positions as BitMEX begins its staged shutdown
CryptoSlate · Published Aug 25, 2026, 4:47 PM EDT
Article Summary
New positions stop at 04:00 UTC, while the exchange gains discretion to close existing trades before Sept. 23.
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What Happened
New positions stop at 04:00 UTC, while the exchange gains discretion to close existing trades before Sept. 23.
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Market Context
Published by CryptoSlate. Category: Market Structure. Published Aug 25, 2026, 4:47 PM EDT.
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