Upbit to Halt Transfers for January 1 Audit and Server Maintenance

Upbit will fully suspend trading, deposits, and withdrawals during a scheduled audit and server maintenance from late December 2025 to early January 2026.

Summary

Upbit announced it will suspend all digital asset and KRW deposits and withdrawals during a combined server maintenance and asset audit from January 1, 2026, 02:00 to 08:00 local time. Services will be halted starting December 31, 2025, at 20:00 local time, and some abnormal orders will be canceled during the downtime. The suspension is intended to ensure accurate asset verification and system reliability.

Terms & Concepts
  • Digital asset audit: A process where an exchange verifies the accuracy and security of its cryptocurrency holdings and deposit records.
  • Server maintenance: Routine technical work performed to ensure system security, stability, and performance for an online service.
  • Cryptocurrency exchange: An online platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.