Bybit to pause BABY1 deposits and withdrawals for v4.6.0 upgrade
Bybit will suspend Babylon (BABY1) deposits and withdrawals from 11:30 UTC on Oct 22, 2026, ahead of a network upgrade expected around 12:00 UTC; trading is stated to be unaffected.
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Bybit announced support for the Babylon (BABY1) v4.6.0 network upgrade, expected on Oct 22, 2026 at about 12:00 PM UTC, or at block height 4,853,800. BABY1 deposits and withdrawals will be temporarily suspended from 11:30 AM UTC that day. Bybit states that trading and other activities will not be affected. The source does not establish any required user action; it only notes that no further announcement will be made about resumption and that users can set an alert on the Deposit or Withdrawal page. This content is for information only and is not investment or trading advice.
On this page
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Bybit is supporting the Babylon (BABY1) v4.6.0 network upgrade.
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The upgrade is expected on Oct 22, 2026 at about 12:00 PM UTC, or at block height 4,853,800.
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BABY1 deposits and withdrawals will be suspended from Oct 22, 2026 at 11:30 AM UTC.
Key timeline
Bybit temporarily suspends Babylon (BABY1) deposits and withdrawals.
Babylon (BABY1) v4.6.0 network upgrade expected, or at block height 4,853,800.
Resumption of BABY1 deposits and withdrawals; Bybit says no further announcement will be made.
Who may be affected
- Bybit users who deposit or withdraw Babylon (BABY1)
Impact analysis
The confirmed operational effect is limited to Bybit's Babylon (BABY1) deposit and withdrawal channels, which will be unavailable from 11:30 UTC on Oct 22, 2026. Bybit states that trading and other activities will not be affected, so the suspension does not extend to trading under the announcement. The source gives no resumption time and says no further announcement will follow, so users who need notification must rely on the Set Alert option on the Deposit or Withdrawal page. The announcement does not describe effects on users of other exchanges or on BABY1 holders who do not use Bybit's deposit or withdrawal services. This content is not investment or trading advice.
What the announcement does not say
The source does not disclose when BABY1 deposits and withdrawals will resume, whether the upgrade timing could shift, or what users should do with in-flight transactions around the 11:30 UTC cutoff. It also does not describe the technical content of v4.6.0.
Risk notes
- Deposits and withdrawals via Babylon (BABY1) on Bybit will be unavailable from 11:30 UTC on Oct 22, 2026 until an unstated resumption time.
- Bybit says it will not issue a further announcement on resumption, so users relying on announcements may miss the restart.
- The upgrade is described as expected at approximately 12:00 UTC or at block height 4,853,800, so the exact trigger is not fixed to a single condition.
- This content is only for checking official exchange announcements 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 Bybit trading in BABY1 be affected?
The announcement states that trading and other activities will not be affected; only Babylon (BABY1) deposits and withdrawals are suspended.
When will BABY1 deposits and withdrawals resume on Bybit?
The source does not give a resumption time. It says there will be no further announcement and directs users to set an alert on the Deposit or Withdrawal page.
Does this announcement require users to take any action?
No required action is stated. Setting an alert is presented only as an option for receiving a resumption notification.
Official sources
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