Bybit to pause RUNE deposits and withdrawals for THORChain v3.21.0
The exchange will suspend THORChain transfers 45 minutes before an expected network upgrade on Oct 23, 2026; trading is stated to continue, and no resumption notice will follow.
Source-checked briefing: prepared from the official notice cited below and checked for source, date, duplication, and risk language. No individual editor review is claimed. Methodology
Bybit announced on Oct 21, 2026 that it will support the THORChain (RUNE) v3.21.0 network upgrade, expected around Oct 23, 2026 at 02:15 PM UTC or at block height 228,366,100. THORChain (RUNE) deposits and withdrawals will be suspended from Oct 23, 2026 at 01:30 PM UTC. Bybit states that trading and other activities will not be affected. The source establishes no required action for general users; the only step it describes is optional, using Set Alert on the Deposit or Withdrawal page for a resumption notification. No further resumption announcement is planned. This content is not investment or trading advice.
On this page
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Bybit will support the THORChain (RUNE) v3.21.0 network upgrade, announced Oct 21, 2026.
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The upgrade is expected around Oct 23, 2026, 02:15 PM UTC, or at block height 228,366,100.
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THORChain (RUNE) deposits and withdrawals are suspended from Oct 23, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC.
Key timeline
Bybit publishes the support notice for the THORChain v3.21.0 upgrade.
THORChain (RUNE) deposits and withdrawals on Bybit are temporarily suspended.
Expected THORChain v3.21.0 upgrade time, or block height 228,366,100.
Who may be affected
- Bybit users who deposit or withdraw RUNE via the THORChain network
Impact analysis
The confirmed operational effect is limited to the transfer channel: THORChain (RUNE) deposits and withdrawals on Bybit stop at 01:30 PM UTC on Oct 23, 2026, ahead of an upgrade expected at about 02:15 PM UTC or block height 228,366,100. Bybit explicitly states that trading and other activities are unaffected, so the pause concerns moving RUNE in or out via that network rather than the exchange's trading services. Because Bybit says it will not issue a further announcement on resumption, users who want to know when transfers reopen must rely on the Set Alert option on the Deposit or Withdrawal page. The source gives no resumption time, so the length of the suspension cannot be calculated from the announcement. This content is not investment or trading advice.
What the announcement does not say
The source does not state when deposits and withdrawals will resume, how long the suspension will last, whether the upgrade time or block height may change, or what happens to transfers initiated close to the 01:30 PM UTC cutoff. It also does not describe the upgrade's technical content.
Risk notes
- Transfers via THORChain (RUNE) will be unavailable from 01:30 PM UTC on Oct 23, 2026 until Bybit restores them; no resumption date is given.
- Bybit states it will not publish a further announcement on resumption, so users relying on announcements alone may miss the reopening.
- The upgrade timing is described as approximate and tied to a block height, so the stated 02:15 PM UTC time may not be exact.
- This article is for checking the exchange's official announcement only and is not investment or trading advice.
- This article verifies official exchange announcements and does not constitute investment or trading advice.
This article is for information only and is not investment, legal, or tax advice. Digital assets are volatile and may result in loss of principal.
Frequently asked questions
Will RUNE trading on Bybit be halted?
No. Bybit states that trading and other activities will not be affected; only THORChain (RUNE) deposits and withdrawals are suspended.
When will RUNE deposits and withdrawals reopen?
The announcement does not say. It states only that the suspension is temporary and that no further announcement on resumption will be made.
How can I be notified when transfers resume?
Bybit directs users to the Deposit or Withdrawal page and the Set Alert option to receive a notification when the service resumes.
Official sources
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