Bybit announces departure of co-CEO Helen Liu
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Bybit announces co-CEO Helen Liu's departure on April 30, 2026, to pursue entrepreneurial ventures. Her tenure included key roles from HR to co-CEO, with the company emphasizing continued focus on innovation and user value.
Bybit announces departure of co-CEO Helen Liu
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced on March 7, 2026, that Helen Liu will depart the company on April 30, 2026 to pursue entrepreneurial ventures. Liu, who joined Bybit in 2020 as Vice President of Human Resources, held progressively senior roles, including Vice President of Marketing, Chief of Staff, Chief Operating Officer (2022), and Co-CEO (2025). Her tenure spanned critical phases of the company’s global expansion.
Ben Zhou, Bybit’s founder and CEO, praised Liu’s contributions, emphasizing her “people-first leadership, strategic clarity, and ability to guide teams through both opportunity and challenge.” Liu expressed gratitude for her time at Bybit, highlighting the company’s resilience and confidence in its future under Zhou’s leadership and existing regional teams.
The departure follows Bybit’s recent strategic initiatives, including a collaboration with Tether to introduce gold-backed stability through tokenized gold (XAUT) via the “Golden Season” program. While Liu’s exit may signal a leadership transition, Bybit stated it remains focused on innovation, transparency, and long-term value for its 82 million global users. No immediate operational disruptions were reported, and the company reiterated its commitment to maintaining its position as a leading digital asset platform.
Bybit Announces Departure of Co-CEO Helen Liu as She Embarks on Entrepreneurial Journey (PRNewswire, March 7, 2026).
