How to Withdraw from BitMEX

With the growing popularity of cryptocurrency trading, platforms like BitMEX have become essential for traders looking to buy, sell, and trade digital assets. One critical aspect of managing your cryptocurrency holdings is knowing how to withdraw your assets securely. In this guide, we will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to withdraw cryptocurrency from BitMEX, ensuring the safety of your funds throughout the process.
How to Withdraw from BitMEX

How to Withdraw Crypto from BitMEX

Withdraw Crypto on BitMEX (Web)

1. Open the BitMEX website and click on the wallet icon on the top right corner of the page.
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2. Click on [Withdraw] to continue.
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3. Select the currency and the network that you prefer, and type in the address and the amount you want to withdraw.
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4. After that, click on [Continue] to start withdrawing.
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Withdraw Crypto on BitMEX (App)

1. Open the BitMEX app on your phone, then click on the [Wallet] on the bar below.
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2. Click on [Withdraw] to continue.
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3. Click on the arrow button to add the address that you want to withdraw.
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4. Select the types of crypto, and network and type in the address, then name a label for this address. Tick the box below for an easier withdrawal process.
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5. Click on [Confirm] to confirm the address.
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6. After that click on [Withdraw] one more time to start withdrawing.
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7. Select the address you want to withdraw to.
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8. Due to the setup you made before, now just need to type in the amount and then click on [Continue] to complete.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Where is my withdrawal?

If you’ve submitted a withdrawal request and you’re wondering why you haven’t received the funds yet, you can refer to its Status on the Transaction History page to see where it’s at:
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What are the withdrawal stages and what do the statuses mean? 

Status Definition
Pending

Your withdrawal is waiting for you to confirm the request with your email.

Make sure to check your inbox and confirm it within 30 minutes of your request to prevent it from getting canceled. If you haven’t received a confirmation email, refer to Why am I not receiving emails from BitMEX?

Confirmed

Your withdrawal was confirmed on your end (through your email if it was required) and is waiting to be processed by our system.

All withdrawals, except XBT, are processed in real time. XBT withdrawals that are smaller than 5 BTC are processed hourly. Larger XBT withdrawals or those that require additional security screening are processed only once per day at 13:00 UTC. 

Processing Your withdrawal is being processed by our system and will be sent out shortly.
Completed

We’ve broadcast your withdrawal to the network.

This doesn’t mean the transaction has been completed/confirmed on the blockchain - you’ll need to check that separately using your Transaction ID/address on a Block Explorer.

Canceled

Your withdrawal request was unsuccessful.

If your withdrawal required email confirmation and it was not confirmed within 30 minutes of your request, that would be why it was canceled. In this case, you may try again while making sure you confirm it with your email. 


My withdrawal has been completed but I still haven’t received it

Before you can get to the bottom of why your withdrawal is taking a while, you’ll first need to check the status of it is on the Transaction History page:
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If the Status doesn’t say Completed, You can use this guide to figure out where your withdrawal is and when it will be completed. 

If your withdrawal has been completed on our end already, and you haven’t received it yet, it could be because the transaction is currently unconfirmed on the blockchain. You can check whether that’s the case by entering the TX shown on Transaction History on a Block Explorer. 


How long will the transaction take to get confirmed? 

The time it will take for miners to confirm your transaction on the blockchain will depend on the fee paid and the current network conditions. You can use this third-party tool to see an estimated wait time per fee paid


Why are my withdrawals disabled? (Withdrawal Ban)

If you have a temporary withdrawal ban on your account, it could be due to the following security reasons: 

  • You’ve reset your password within the last 24 hours
  • You’ve enabled 2FA on your account within the last 24 hours
  • You’ve disabled 2FA on your account within the last 72 hours
  • You’ve changed your email address within the last 72 hours

The withdrawal ban for these cases will be automatically lifted once the times mentioned above have passed.
 

Why was my withdrawal canceled?

If your withdrawal was canceled, it was likely because you didn’t confirm it through your email within 30 minutes of making the request.

After submitting a withdrawal, please check your inbox for the confirmation email and click on the View Withdrawal button to confirm it. 


Are there any withdrawal limitations?

Your entire Available Balance can be withdrawn at any time. This means that Unrealised Profits cannot be withdrawn, they must be realized first.

Furthermore, if you have a cross position, withdrawing from your Available Balance will reduce the amount of margin available to the position and in turn affect the liquidation price.

See the Margin Term Reference for more information about the definition of Available Balance. 
 

How do I cancel my withdrawal?

How to cancel your withdrawal and whether it’s possible depends on the withdrawal’s status, which can be seen on the Transaction History page:
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Withdrawal Status

Action to Cancel

Pending

Click View Withdrawal in the verification email 
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Confirmed

Click cancel this withdrawal in the confirmation email

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Processing

Contact Support for possible cancellation

Completed

Cannot be canceled; already broadcasted to the network


Is there a withdrawal fee?

BitMEX does not charge a fee to withdraw. However, there is a minimum Network Fee that is paid to the miners who process your transaction. The Network Fee is set dynamically based on network conditions. This fee does not go to BitMEX.