Why did BiWhy did BitMEX remove 65 crypto markets?tMEX remove 65 crypto markets?

BitMEX said it removed the markets as part of a broader plan to reduce its trading products.

Which markets did BitMEX remove?

BitMEX removed 65 cryptocurrency trading markets, including several trading pairs listed on the exchange.

No. BitMEX said the affected markets will no longer be available after the delisting.

BitMEX advised users to close affected positions and manage their funds before the markets are removed.

Crypto exchanges may remove trading pairs because of low activity, business decisions or changes to their product offerings.

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Written by Heidi Cuthbert Published Jul 24, 2026, 5:22 AM

BitMEX removed 65 cryptocurrency trading markets during July as it scaled back its offerings.
The exchange said the move forms part of its planned shutdown of selected products.
The changes affect dozens of trading pairs as BitMEX continues to reduce its market coverage.

BitMEX removed 65 cryptocurrency trading markets during July as the exchange continued to scale back its operations.

The exchange said the delistings are part of a broader plan to shut down selected markets and products.

The removed markets include a range of cryptocurrency trading pairs that are no longer available on the platform.

BitMEX advised users to close affected positions and manage any remaining funds before the changes take effect.

Crypto exchanges regularly review trading pairs and may remove markets with low trading activity or as part of business changes.

BitMEX was one of the earliest crypto derivatives exchanges and has reduced its product range in recent years.