MEXC AVAX Deposits and Withdrawals Pause September 22
MEXC will pause AVAX deposits and withdrawals from September 22, 2026 at 14:00 UTC for an Avalanche network upgrade. What to do with pending transfers.
Crypto Support & Research Desk
Quick answer: MEXC says AVAX deposits and withdrawals will be temporarily suspended from September 22, 2026 at 14:00 UTC to support an Avalanche network upgrade scheduled for 15:00 UTC. Trading is expected to continue. If your transfer is not urgent, waiting until wallet service is restored is the lowest-risk option.
Why are AVAX deposits and withdrawals pausing?
The pause lets MEXC complete technical work around the Avalanche upgrade without accepting transfers while exchange wallet infrastructure may not be synchronized with the upgraded network.
This does not mean Avalanche itself is necessarily unavailable for all users. It specifically means MEXC's AVAX deposit and withdrawal service will be paused for the maintenance window.
What to do before September 22
- Complete time-sensitive AVAX transfers before 14:00 UTC with a safety buffer.
- Confirm the destination supports the same Avalanche network you are using.
- Copy and verify the destination address carefully.
- Save the transaction hash for any transfer submitted before maintenance.
AVAX deposit pending on MEXC
If your withdrawal from another wallet has a transaction hash, check whether it is confirmed on an Avalanche explorer. An on-chain confirmation and an exchange credit are separate steps. During maintenance, MEXC may not credit a confirmed deposit immediately.
If the sending service has not produced a hash, the transaction may still be queued by that service. Do not send a duplicate transfer simply because the first one is not yet visible in your MEXC balance.
AVAX withdrawal pending from MEXC
Check MEXC withdrawal history. A request can remain in internal processing before a blockchain transaction exists. Once a hash appears, use the explorer to distinguish an exchange-processing delay from an on-chain confirmation delay.
When will AVAX transfers reopen?
MEXC says deposits and withdrawals will resume when the upgraded network is considered stable. It also says there will be no further announcement, so users should check the live AVAX wallet status before initiating a transfer.
Do not use a different network by guesswork
A maintenance message can tempt users to choose another network in the withdrawal menu. Only do that when the destination explicitly supports that exact asset and network combination. Wrong-network transfers can require complex recovery or may be unrecoverable.
Security warning
No legitimate exchange support agent needs your seed phrase or private key to release a pending deposit. Ignore unsolicited messages offering to “synchronize” or “validate” your wallet.
FAQ
When is the Avalanche upgrade?
MEXC's notice lists September 22, 2026 at 15:00 UTC, with its AVAX wallet pause beginning one hour earlier.
Can I trade AVAX during the maintenance?
MEXC says AVAX trading will not be affected.
Should I resend a pending AVAX deposit?
No. First determine whether the original transfer has an on-chain transaction hash and confirmation.
Will MEXC announce restoration?
MEXC says no further announcement will be made; check the wallet interface directly.
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