Bybit will begin restricting access to its platform for residents of Japan from next year as it moves to align more closely with the country’s financial regulations. The exchange, one of the largest globally by trading volume, attributed this step as a compliance measure rather than a sudden exit, signaling a controlled wind-down of Japanese exposure. “As part of our proactive efforts to comply with Japanese regulations, we have decided to discontinue services for residents of Japan and gradually implement account restrictions,” it announced.
Bybit announced that it will gradually exit the Japanese market starting in 2026, opting to withdraw rather than continue regulatory disputes with Japan. In October, Bybit said it would suspend onboarding new users and that it will affect both Japanese residents and nationals. The timing of the decision stands out because it comes only days after Bybit confirmed it had returned to the U.K. market, about two years after tougher rules on crypto marketing.
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