Bithumb Suspends HBAR Transactions: Critical Network Upgrade Prompts Temporary Pause

Bithumb will temporarily suspend HBAR deposits and withdrawals due to a Hedera network upgrade, starting at 10:00 a.m. UTC on April 15, with trading remaining available. The pause highlights exchange-network coordination during mainnet upgrades, including node software updates and wallet reconfigurations. Expect several hours of maintenance, advises completing urgent transfers beforehand. Market impact appears muted, with hedging strategies for traders and holders to plan around the maintenance window.