Bybit Co-CEO Helen Liu to Depart in April 2026 for New Venture

Helen Liu, a key executive since 2020, will exit Bybit on April 30, 2026 to launch her own business, while CEO Ben Zhou reaffirms the exchange’s ongoing global expansion plans.

Summary

Bybit announced that Co-CEO Helen Liu will leave the company on April 30, 2026 to pursue her own entrepreneurial venture. Liu joined the crypto exchange in 2020 and advanced through several senior roles before being promoted to Co-CEO in 2025. CEO Ben Zhou stated that Bybit will maintain its global growth strategy under its existing leadership team. The departure marks a significant transition for the exchange, which has expanded internationally through its focus on cryptocurrency trading services and institutional outreach.

Terms & Concepts
  • Crypto exchange: A platform that enables users to buy, sell, and trade digital currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.
  • Global expansion: A business growth strategy aiming to extend operations across multiple international markets, often seen in large crypto companies.
  • Executive leadership transition: A change in top management, often indicating shifts in strategic direction or new organizational priorities.