BitMEX shuts down trading operations; withdrawals remain open and left-behind balances face monthly fees

BitMEX has ceased exchange operations following a prior wind-down announcement. Trading, deposits and new positions are disabled, withdrawals remain available, and KYC-verified balances left on the platform will incur monthly fees. The company also warned withdrawals may slow over time.
AI Analysis
The article reports a major exchange shutdown with trading and deposits disabled and warnings that withdrawals may slow, which is directly relevant to users and market participants. The remaining open withdrawals reduce severity, but the operational wind-down is still a meaningful negative development.