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<p><strong>Celsius, the bankrupt crypto lending platform, has filed a lawsuit against BitMEX, alleging that a 2020 liquidation cascade caused $495 million in losses. The suit was filed just 11 days before the BitMEX exchange shutdown, making the timing notable.</strong></p><h2 id="what-celsius-alleges-in-its-lawsuit-against-bitmex">What Celsius alleges in its lawsuit against BitMEX</h2><p>According to <a href="https://cryptoslate.com/celsius-sues-bitmex-for-495-million-just-11-days-before-exchange-shutdown/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">the complaint reported by CryptoSlate</a>, Celsius claims that BitMEX, a crypto derivatives exchange, triggered a liquidation cascade in 2020 that directly caused <a href="https://www.coinlineup.com/celsius-estate-sues-bitmex-495-million-bitcoin-liquidations/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$495 million in losses for the Celsius estate</a>. A liquidation cascade happens when forced position closures on a trading platform set off a chain reaction of further forced sales, driving prices down sharply.</p><p>All allegations in the suit are Celsius's own claims and have not been proven in court. BitMEX has not responded publicly to the specific allegations in the complaint. For related coverage, see <a href="https://www.coinlineup.com/uk-crypto-firms-fca-authorization-applications-open/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">UK Crypto Firms Face New FCA Authorization Process as Applications Open</a>.</p><p>The Celsius estate has pursued several legal actions to recover funds for creditors following its 2022 bankruptcy filing. <a href="https://www.coinlineup.com/celsius-founders-permanent-crypto-bans-16-5-million-obligations/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Celsius founders have separately faced regulatory consequences</a>, including permanent crypto bans tied to a $16.5 million case, showing how wide the legal fallout from the platform's collapse has spread. For related coverage, see <a href="https://www.coinlineup.com/house-committee-digital-asset-tax-certainty-act-38-5-vote/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">House Committee Advances Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act</a>.</p><h2 id="the-alleged-liquidation-cascade-and-its-claimed-impact">The alleged liquidation cascade and its claimed impact</h2><p>Celsius's complaint connects BitMEX's alleged conduct during 2020 directly to the $495 million loss figure. The suit does not simply point to bad market conditions; it argues that specific actions, or inactions, by BitMEX triggered the cascade that harmed Celsius's positions.</p><p>The legal standard will require Celsius to demonstrate causation, not just a correlation between the market event and its losses. That distinction will be central to how the case proceeds.</p><p>BitMEX has faced separate regulatory scrutiny in the past. The <a href="https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/8260-20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CFTC took action against BitMEX in 2020</a> over unrelated allegations involving anti-money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act violations, a proceeding that predates the current Celsius lawsuit.</p><h2 id="what-the-case-could-mean-for-celsius-creditors">What the case could mean for Celsius creditors</h2><p>For Celsius creditors still waiting on repayments from the bankruptcy estate, this lawsuit is a potential avenue for recovering additional funds. If Celsius wins or reaches a settlement, any recovered money would flow back into the pool available for distribution.</p><p>The case adds to a growing list of post-bankruptcy legal actions. <a href="https://www.coinlineup.com/us-prosecutors-charge-robinhood-engineers-alleged-50000-crypto-scheme/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Legal action against individuals and platforms over alleged crypto misconduct</a> has become more common as bankruptcy estates seek recovery, and the Celsius situation reflects that trend.</p><p>Responses from BitMEX, subsequent court filings, and any motions to dismiss will clarify whether the $495 million claim has legal standing. For anyone who held funds on Celsius, this case is worth following as a potential factor in the final creditor repayment timeline.</p><p style="font-size:13px;color:#888;border-top:1px solid #333;padding-top:12px;margin-top:30px">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 research before making decisions.</p><p style="font-size:13px;color:#888;border-top:1px solid #333;padding-top:12px;margin-top:30px">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.</p><a href="https://www.coinlineup.com/?p=38559" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Read original article on coinlineup.com</a>

Celsius Sues BitMEX Over Alleged $495M Liquidation Losses

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