BitMEX Sets Close-Only Risk Limits Ahead Of September Wind-Down
BitMEX will move into strict risk-limit mode on August 26 as part of its planned exchange wind-down. Starting at 04:00 UTC, users will only be able to close or reduce existing positions. New positions will no longer be allowed. Trading services are scheduled to permanently cease on September 23 at 04:00 UTC, according to the…
Upbit Volume Jumps 273% As Bitcoin Rally Pulls Korean Traders Back In
Upbit’s trading activity surged sharply as Bitcoin’s latest rally brought South Korean crypto traders back into the market. CoinGecko exchange data showed Upbit’s 24-hour trading volume rising 273% to roughly $1.84 billion on August 21. The move marked the exchange’s strongest daily volume since mid-March 2026, with XRP standing out as one of the largest…