ICX loses its last Korean won market on October 19: the dates to watch before Upbit's trading close

The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry a high degree of risk. Always conduct your own research.Upbit halts trading in the ICX against won pair on 19 October and deletes every open order; 45 to 48 percent of worldwide ICX turnover runs through that single market. Which deadlines still follow before the ICON blockchain shuts down on 31 December, and which decision falls before them.Anyone holding ICX has until 19 October 2026 to sell the token on its largest remaining venue. At 15:00 Korean time, 8:00 in the morning in Germany, the South Korean exchange Upbit halts trading in the ICX against won pair and deletes every open order in the process. A balance held there can still be withdrawn until 18 November 2026. After that, Upbit ends all support for the token, including support for airdrops, wallet upgrades, migrations and hard forks. Upbit is not a trading address for investors in Germany, as the exchange serves the Korean market and requires a Korean bank account. The date nonetheless helps determine the price at which a remaining European holding can still be sold at all...