Paradex Official Statement: Temporary System Interruption Fully Resolved, User Funds Remain Secure
Singapore, Singapore, January 21st, 2026, Chainwire
Paradex has confirmed that a brief platform interruption earlier this week did not impact any user funds or asset security.
The incident occurred while internal system fixes were being deployed and lasted several hours. It has since been fully resolved, with the platform now operating normally.
The platform emphasized that throughout the incident:
- User balances were not affected
- All assets remained fully secure at all times
- No loss of funds, abnormal transfers, or account risks occurred
Once the issue was identified, the Paradex team immediately initiated its incident response procedures. While remediation was underway, the team maintained continuous communication with the community to ensure transparency and clarity.
Centralized Communication to Ensure Clarity and Transparency
During the maintenance period, Paradex designated Discord as its sole official communication channel to prevent fragmented messaging and the spread of unverified information.
Through this channel, users received:
- Regular updates on the investigation and resolution progress
- Clear explanations regarding the technical remediation
- Explicit guidance on expected platform restoration timelines
At the same time, team members remained available to respond directly to user inquiries and to assist with individual account reviews or clarifications, ensuring that user interests were fully protected.
Observations Regarding Certain Media Coverage
Paradex observed that following the incident, a significant volume of related media coverage appeared rapidly, including reports from outlets that had not previously followed or consistently covered the platform.
Multiple articles displayed notable similarities in both timing and narrative framing, raising reasonable questions around narrative amplification or synchronized dissemination, rather than reporting grounded in independent technical investigation.
Additionally, some coverage exhibited the following issues:
- Insufficient technical detail
- Factual inaccuracies in certain instances
- Publication prior to the completion of the official investigation
These reports were subsequently amplified across social media platforms, expanding the perceived impact of the incident beyond the actual scope of the underlying technical issue.
Paradex noted that such situations are not uncommon within the crypto industry. Even established platforms may encounter misinterpretation or over-analysis during periods of system maintenance or technical upgrades, reflecting the inherent complexity of decentralized trading infrastructure.
Platform Metrics Fully Restored and Continuing to Grow
Since the platform’s full restoration, Paradex reports that key operational metrics have fully normalized and continue to trend upward:
- Cumulative trading volume has surpassed $1.5 billion
- Total Value Locked (TVL) and Open Interest have returned to pre-incident levels and continue to increase
- XP Rewards Season 2 has entered its final two weeks, with XP multipliers remaining active and user participation stable
These indicators reflect sustained user confidence in Paradex’s technical capabilities and platform stability.
Paradex’s Position
Paradex stated that in a rapidly evolving crypto industry, external scrutiny and attention are expected. However, accuracy, professionalism, and objectivity remain essential.
The team remains fully open to providing relevant data and technical context to media and community members in support of fact-based and constructive discussion.
About Paradex
Paradex is a decentralized trading platform focused on high performance, transparency, and a user-first experience, serving a global community of crypto traders.
Website: https://paradex.trade/
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Discord: https://discord.gg/paradex