# Mercado Bitcoin Restores Read-Only Access as Withdrawals Stay Unscheduled

By Simon Yoon

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Published: 2026-11-10T20:06:46.000Z
Updated: 2026-11-10T20:06:46.000Z
Section: Technology

> Users can view balances and holdings through Nov. 2. Pix withdrawals are planned first, with transfers limited to accounts in each customer’s name.

Mercado Bitcoin, a Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange, began restoring read-only access to customer accounts in stages on Monday after an attack that moved about $49 million in assets, while withdrawals still have no restart date.

The reopened account view lets users check balances and holdings through Nov. 2. Customers can review their positions, but the restoration does not yet allow them to transfer or withdraw funds. The exchange has not explained how the attacker gained wallet access. Security analysts described the asset movements as ordinary transfers, rather than an exploit of a smart contract.

Fabricio Tota said almost all assets were unaffected, and some stolen funds were frozen within hours after the exchange announced the attack.

Before transfers resume in the next phase, users will have to confirm their account registration details. Mercado Bitcoin plans to make Pix withdrawals the first option and will limit withdrawals to accounts held in each customer’s own name. The exchange has not announced when users will be able to move money again.