Bitget, recognized as the largest Universal Exchange (UEX) worldwide, has announced the suspension of withdrawals for Ripple’s USD stablecoin (RLUSD). This decision was communicated through a notice from Bitget’s support center, which emphasized that the suspension is a temporary measure aimed at performing essential wallet maintenance.
The suspension will take effect on February 26, 2026, at 11:20 a.m. (UTC +8). While Bitget did not specify the duration of the wallet maintenance, users will not be able to withdraw RLUSD during this period. The company expressed apologies for any inconvenience that may arise as a result of this process.
During the wallet maintenance, it is expected that Bitget will undergo a series of technical, security, and operational upgrades intended to ensure the security of users’ funds. This may include backend software updates to improve the platform’s functionality. It is typical for exchanges to freeze deposits and withdrawals for specific crypto assets during such maintenance operations, and in this case, only RLUSD withdrawals have been suspended. The company has not clarified whether deposits will remain available throughout the maintenance period. If a user decides to deposit RLUSD during this time, the funds may not be reflected immediately but will be credited once the maintenance concludes.
Given the uncertainty surrounding the length of this maintenance, Bitget has committed to issuing further announcements as soon as a date for resuming normal operations is established. Additionally, the exchange has issued warnings to users to remain vigilant against potential phishing attempts during the maintenance period. This precaution is crucial, as malicious actors may exploit the situation by sending deceptive emails asking users to click links under the guise of assisting with account reactivation. Bitget strongly advises users to rely solely on official channels for updates.
In its continuous effort to safeguard users’ assets, Bitget has previously partnered with BlockSec, a blockchain security firm, to introduce a new security standard aimed at enhancing multi-asset trading within its unified trading platform. In a similar vein, other exchanges, like Binance, have also announced temporary pauses in network operations to facilitate scheduled maintenance, reflecting a broader trend among crypto platforms to prioritize security and user trust.
