Closed, departing and acquired crypto exchanges in one overview — including withdrawal deadlines and what each exit means.
Nearest hard deadlines · times in UTC
| Platform | Status | Trading deadline | Final access |
|---|---|---|---|
| AscendEX | Closed | 1 Jul 2026 | Ended |
| BitMart | Wind-down | 26 Aug 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 |
| BitMEX | Wind-down | 23 Sep 2026 | 23 Sep 2026 |
Do not wait for the final date. Reduce operational risk while withdrawals still work normally.
Close or reduce positions before reduce-only mode.
Withdraw to a wallet or licensed alternative you control.
Save transaction IDs, statements and confirmation emails.
Verify receipt on-chain or at the receiving platform.
AscendEX, BitMart and BitMEX illustrate three different wind-downs: regulatory failure, a commercial exit and the end of a derivatives pioneer.
The MiCAR transition ended on 1 July 2026. Providers without CASP authorisation may no longer actively serve EU customers. Binance withdrew its Greek application; MEXC and HTX are not listed as authorised CASPs.
1 July 2026. Do not wait for the final date. Reduce operational risk while withdrawals still work normally.
AscendEX, BitMart and BitMEX illustrate three different wind-downs: regulatory failure, a commercial exit and the end of a derivatives pioneer.
A closure announcement is not the first warning. Withdrawal delays, shrinking reserves and unclear licence status usually become visible earlier.
The MiCAR transition ended on 1 July 2026. Providers without CASP authorisation may no longer actively serve EU customers. Binance withdrew its Greek application; MEXC and HTX are not listed as authorised CASPs.
| Platform | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Binance | Wind-down | 1 Jul 2026 |
| MEXC | Ended | Jul 2026 |
| HTX | Ended | Jul 2026 |
An acquisition is not a closure, but terms, fees and the contracting entity can change. Deribit went to Coinbase, Bitstamp and WonderFi to Robinhood, and NinjaTrader to Kraken.
| Platform | Buyer | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deribit | Coinbase | $2.9bn | May 2025 |
| Bitstamp | Robinhood | $200m | 2025 |
| NinjaTrader | Kraken | $1.5bn | Mar 2025 |
| Hidden Road | Ripple | $1.25bn | Apr 2025 |
| WonderFi | Robinhood | ~$179m | 2025 |
| BLOX | Coinmerce | 51% | Oct 2024 |
The Netherlands moved early. LiteBit stopped, Anycoin Direct moved its licence route to Germany, and BLOX, BUX Crypto and SATOS customers moved into larger groups.
| Provider | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|
| LiteBit | Closed | May 2023 |
| Anycoin Direct | Moved | 2024 |
| BLOX | Acquired | Oct 2024 |
| BUX Crypto | Migrated | 2023–2024 |
| SATOS | Migrated | 2025–2026 |
Four signals repeatedly appear before an exchange disappears or leaves a market.
Platforms without a clear niche struggle when volume falls and compliance costs rise.
Smaller providers must invest, sell or leave.
Delays are often the first public warning.
Proof of Reserves is not a guarantee, but its absence matters.
An orderly wind-down gives customers time. FTX, Celsius, QuadrigaCX and Mt. Gox show the alternative: access stops first and recovery takes years.
| Platform | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|
| eXch | Seized | Apr 2025 |
| Bittrex Global | Wind-down | 2023–2024 |
| OPNX | Wind-down | Feb 2024 |
| Zipmex | Suspended | 2024 |
| FTX | Bankrupt | Nov 2022 |
| Celsius | Bankrupt | 2022 |
| QuadrigaCX | Collapsed | 2019 |
| Mt. Gox | Collapsed | 2014 |
Usually during an orderly wind-down, provided you withdraw before the deadline. Insolvency offers no such certainty.
The legal entity, supervisor, fees and terms can change even if the brand remains.
You may only decrease or close existing positions; you cannot open or enlarge positions.
No. It improves custody, capital and communication rules, but licensed firms can still close.
Check the exact legal entity and service scope in the ESMA CASP register.
Yes. New announcements and deadline changes are added as they occur.
Sources and scope. ESMA CASP register; official platform notices; Reuters, CNBC, CoinDesk and public on-chain analysis.
Disclaimer. This overview is informational and not investment advice. Always verify deadlines and licence status with the primary source.