Published Jul 23, 2026, 7:19 AM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 2 sources

Crypto Exchange That Pioneered 100x Bitcoin Leverage Is Closing

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BitMEX, the exchange that was first to offer the highly leveraged Bitcoin derivatives that have become a mainstay of crypto trading, is shuttering as a prolonged downturn roils the industry.