Bybit to Gradually Withdraw Services from Japan Starting 2026

Bybit will gradually restrict and phase out services for Japanese users from 2026, following strict local regulations. Users will receive notifications and guidance to withdraw assets and close positions before the final shutdown.

Bybit will begin phasing out its services for users in Japan starting in 2026, responding to the country’s strict regulatory environment. The process will involve gradual account restrictions for Japanese residents, with users receiving notifications and guidance on how to withdraw assets and close positions. Bybit has already halted new registrations from Japan and will continue to implement staged limitations, ensuring users have time to adjust and transfer funds. The exchange is not registered with Japan’s Financial Services Agency, which requires local approval for crypto platforms. Users who believe they have been misclassified are encouraged to complete identity verification. Bybit’s decision reflects the increasing difficulty for overseas exchanges to operate in Japan without a local license, as the country enforces one of the world’s most rigorous regulatory frameworks for digital assets. The phased withdrawal aims to prioritize compliance and minimize disruption for existing users.