Bitcoin Exchanges Coinbase, Bitfinex Issue Guidance Before SegWit2X Hard Fork

The debate over whether the Segwit2X hard fork on the Bitcoin chain should be implemented or not has become increasingly heated on social media and among industry pundits.

Many have called for a rejection of the previously ratified New York Agreement after the peaceful activation of SegWit, while others have claimed that Segwit2X is a necessary fork for change.

Today, two major exchanges issued statements regarding their position. Because exchanges provide support for users in both camps, they must remain centrist, while still advising clients regarding what to do with Bitcoin.

Coinbase
Coinbase, the largest of the exchanges, and the most rapidly growing, issued their statement via Twitter.