Hitbtc at it again making the whole process hard so they can hold their users funds and/or make them give up.
Another thing you can do is to continue posting your story to forums and such because the more attention it gets, the higher the chances of being noticed and be taken seriously. There were cases of users getting their money back because hitbtc was trying to save their face.
Definitely disclose your conversation as proofs strengthens your case. Move this thread to
scam accusations and follow the
format