Bybit Co-CEO Helen Liu Resigns
Bybit, the world's second-largest crypto exchange by volume, announced that Co-CEO Helen Liu will depart the company on April 30. Liu is leaving to pursue her own entrepreneurial ambitions, marking a significant leadership change at the top of the crypto industry.
Helen Liu's tenure at Bybit, though brief in the co-CEO role, capped a significant period of growth for the exchange. She joined in 2020, rising from Head of Human Resources to COO in 2022, and finally to co-CEO in 2025. Her background includes leadership positions at traditional tech giants like Nokia and Microsoft. Bybit has stated it will not seek a replacement for Liu, with co-founder and CEO Ben Zhou continuing to lead the company's strategic direction. This decision suggests confidence in their existing executive team to maintain momentum. Zhou, who has a background in the forex industry, co-founded Bybit in 2018. The leadership change comes as Bybit holds a strong market position. The exchange, now headquartered in Dubai, is recognized as the world's second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, serving over 60 million users. In December 2025, Bybit reported a 24-hour spot trading volume of over $9.2 billion. During Liu's time in leadership, Bybit experienced significant expansion. She was involved in key initiatives like global market entry strategies and overhauling the token listing process to focus on long-term project fundamentals. Liu also founded the Blockchain for Good Alliance to focus on social impact and Moledao, an initiative to nurture blockchain talent.
