[76292] The Turkish Capital Markets Board extends the short selling ban on the Istanbul Stock Exchange

Extension of trading restrictions on the Istanbul Stock Exchange

The Turkish Capital Markets Board (SPK) announced today, May 30, 2026, the extension of the ban on short selling transactions on the Istanbul Stock Exchange. The restriction, which was set to expire, will remain in effect until the end of the trading day on June 12, 2026.

According to the update on Borsa Hisse Haber, the authority decided not only to continue the short selling ban but also to maintain the flexibility in the equity capital ratio policy for credit-based transactions (Kredili işlemler). This entity focuses on current economic reports and regulatory developments in the Turkish stock market.

In a parallel report by Borsa ve Kripto | Haber • Ekonomi • Finans, it was confirmed that the authority decided to continue the restrictive measures to ensure trading stability on the exchange. According to the channel, this concerns the continuity of "measures and practices" related to the short selling ban, as defined by the Capital Markets Board (SPK). This channel provides broad economic coverage including capital markets and digital currencies.