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BlockFills Suspends Client Functions As Crypto Slumps

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Source: BitcoinEthereumNews
2026/02/12 03:03
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BlockFills, an institutional-focused digital asset trading and lending firm, has temporarily suspended client deposits and withdrawals, citing recent market and financial conditions, according to reporting from the Financial Times.

A notice was sent last week and stated the suspension was intended “to further the protection of our clients and the firm.” It added that any funds deposited during the suspension period would be refused and returned. Clients were told they could continue trading under certain restrictions, including the possibility that positions or loans requiring additional margin could be closed.

BlockFills provides spot and derivatives execution, structured products, and crypto-backed lending to miners, hedge funds, and other professional counterparties. 

The Chicago-based firm has also been active in crypto credit markets, lending against bitcoin collateral and facilitating leveraged trading strategies.

According to its website, BlockFills serves roughly 2,000 institutional clients, with options products available only to investors holding at least $10 million in digital assets.

The company did not specify how long the suspension would last or provide details on the underlying cause beyond citing market volatility. A BlockFills spokesperson said that the firm is “working hand in hand with investors and clients to bring this issue to a swift resolution and to restore liquidity to the platform.”

Is BlockFills sending a warning sign? 

In the digital asset industry, a halt on customer withdrawals is often interpreted as a warning sign, potentially indicating liquidity constraints or asset-liability mismatches. 

Several crypto trading and lending firms, including FTX, BlockFi, Celsius, Genesis Capital, Vauld, and Voyager, imposed similar restrictions during prior market downturns before entering restructuring or bankruptcy proceedings.

BlockFills’ suspension comes as bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies have experienced significant declines. Bitcoin fell below $65,000 last week, down roughly 25% so far in 2026 and about 45% since an October peak near $120,000. 

Since its founding in 2018, BlockFills has expanded its trading and lending business with backing from Susquehanna and CME Group’s corporate venture arm. 

While the suspension echoes measures taken by other firms during past crypto downturns, there is currently no public evidence that BlockFills is insolvent. The company did not respond to requests for comment.

At the time of writing, Bitcoin is struggling to stay above the $66,000 level. Earlier this week, bitcoin traded above $72,000 but failed to hold that level.

Source: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/crypto-lender-blockfills-suspends-client

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