Bitget has begun restoring Bitcoin withdrawals following a security incident that occurred on September 24. The exchange has not yet declared a full return to normal, meaning some users may still face limited access while the recovery process continues.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Bitget has started restoring Bitcoin (BTC) withdrawals after the September 24 security incident.
- Restoration has begun but has not been confirmed as fully complete.
- Users should check official Bitget platform notices for current withdrawal status and any account-specific instructions.
What Bitget users need to know right now
The restoration of Bitcoin withdrawals is described as having begun, not finished. That distinction matters. “Begun” means some users may be able to withdraw again, but processing times, withdrawal limits, and account-specific access could still vary depending on when Bitget extends the recovery to all accounts. For related coverage, see Moscow Exchange Plans Perpetual Futures for Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP and TRX.
If you hold Bitcoin on Bitget and want to move it, the safest step is to check Bitget’s official announcements directly before attempting a withdrawal. Do not rely on third-party summaries for real-time status updates during an active recovery process. For related coverage, see SEC Proposal Targets Tokenized Stock Ownership Records: Bitget.
This is not the first time Bitget has faced a withdrawal disruption tied to a security event. Earlier coverage documented a separate incident involving Bitget XRP withdrawals being disabled after stolen XRP moved through tracked accounts, showing a pattern of targeted attacks on specific asset withdrawal functions.
What the Sept. 24 incident involved
The specific details of the September 24 security incident, including the attack vector, any funds affected, or the total scope of impact, have not been confirmed in the available evidence at the time of writing. Reporting those details without verified sourcing would risk spreading inaccurate information during an ongoing recovery.
What is confirmed is that the incident was significant enough to suspend Bitcoin withdrawals on the platform and that Bitget has since moved to begin restoring that service. A prior incident covered here showed that Bitget resumed BTC withdrawals after a reported $388M hack, offering a reference point for how the exchange has handled similar disruptions before.
What to watch as the recovery continues
Restoration beginning is a positive sign, but the process may take additional time to reach all users. Exchanges recovering from security incidents typically restore withdrawals in stages, prioritizing certain asset types or account tiers before opening access fully.
Users should monitor Bitget’s official social channels and support pages for service-status updates. Any announcement about full restoration, compensation plans, or security audit results would be the next meaningful milestones to watch for.
For anyone evaluating their own exchange risk exposure more broadly, tracking Bitcoin futures open interest and liquidation risk during periods of exchange uncertainty can provide additional context on market conditions while an incident is being resolved.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.
