New restriction

Bitget begins its exit from Japan

Bitget stops registering residents of Japan; account restrictions begin on 1 November 2026 and remaining positions are forcibly closed from 31 December.

Primary source: Bitget announcement: phased restrictions for residents of Japan (3 August 2026)

By CryptoRestrictions Research DeskReviewed by CryptoRestrictions Editorial ReviewJapanRestricted

Bitget stopped accepting new registrations from residents of Japan on 3 August 2026. Restrictions on their accounts begin on 1 November 2026, and positions still open are forcibly closed from 31 December 2026.

What changes in our data

Japan stays restricted; the reason now carries the exit timetable.

Current verified status

Live data from the restrictions dataset for the platforms and countries named in this update.

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BitgetJapanRestricted

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