Bitget to exit Japan, close remaining positions after Dec. 31
The crypto exchange stopped accepting new registrations from Japan residents and will begin progressively restricting existing accounts on Nov. 1.
Crypto exchange Bitget has announced its decision to cease operations in Japan, closing any remaining positions after December 31, 2025. The exchange began accepting registrations from Japanese residents on November 1 and will progressively restrict existing accounts starting the following day. Any positions still open by the end of December will be forcibly closed.
Users who believe they have been mistakenly classified as Japanese residents must complete "Level 2" identification, including address verification, by November 1. Failure to comply will result in their accounts being classified as belonging to Japanese residents. Bitget received several warnings from Japanese regulators, including one from the Financial Services Agency in March 2023 and another in November 2024 for providing crypto services without proper registration.
Additionally, the Kanto Local Finance Bureau warned Bitget in June 2025 for soliciting online over-the-counter derivatives transactions without the necessary licenses.
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