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BitMEX Ceases Operations; Celsius Estate Sues Over Liquidation Losses

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 23
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What happened

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BitMEX officially ceased operations after 11 years, leading to its share of crypto derivatives trading collapsing from a 2018 peak of about 57% to roughly 0.08%. The Celsius bankruptcy estate sued BitMEX for $495 million, claiming wrongful Bitcoin liquidations occurred during the March 2020 crash. Displaced traders are migrating to platforms including Binance and Bybit.

From aol.com

Why it matters

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The closure of BitMEX significantly impacts the crypto derivatives market, which saw its trading share decline sharply. The lawsuit filed by the Celsius estate relates to major financial losses incurred by the company during a previous market crash.

A crypto trading slump has led to company closures and bankruptcies as new regulations like MiCA begin to take effect.

From aol.com

Who's involved

  • Celsius NetworkIts bankruptcy estate is suing BitMEX over alleged wrongful Bitcoin liquidations.
  • BybitIs receiving displaced traders from BitMEX.
  • BinanceIs receiving displaced traders from BitMEX.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • BinanceSpeculative

    Binance might see increased trading volume and market share from traders leaving BitMEX.

  • Celsius NetworkSpeculative

    The Celsius Network estate might incur legal costs related to the major lawsuit over liquidation losses.

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