On 30 September 2022 at 12:00:05 UTC, we will update our index weights. From today, the hypothetical values of indices with their new weights will be published as the “NEXT” index family (e.g. .BXBT_NEXT). As of 30 September 2022 at 12:00:05 UTC, assuming no constituent exchanges have been excluded – due to Index Protection Rules...Read More
On 14 September 2022 at 04:00 UTC, we will be listing new quarterly futures on BitMEX. The new contracts will be visible on the platform from 13 September at 04:00 UTC as Unlisted, 24 hours before the start of trading. Please see the table below for the listing and settlement dates of current and upcoming...Read More
Today’s the day. Multi-network support for Tether has arrived at BitMEX, meaning users can now deposit and withdraw USDT TRC-20, on top of USDT ERC-20.It’s an addition that gives users the chance to send or receive USDT via their network of choice – namely Ethereum or TRON. What’s more, depending on the network chosen, users...Read More
A quick update that we’ve just listed our new monthly Bitcoin futures contract on BitMEX. XBTV22 started trading at 04:00 UTC on 1 September 2022.You can start trading XBTV22 here, or read on to learn more. Our Current Bitcoin Futures Contracts For the listing and settlement dates of our current futures contracts, please see the...Read More
This article is part of our new series of crypto research content, produced by Bitcoin Magazine’s team and sponsored by BitMEX. To learn more about our wide-ranging partnership with Bitcoin Magazine, click here. Advancing Stratum V2 In Bitcoin Magazine’s previous piece, The Ethereum Merge: Risks, Flaws and The Pitfalls Of Centralization, they highlighted the centralization...Read More
Since Q4 2021, BitMEX users have had the option of depositing and withdrawing Tether on the Ethereum network (USDT ERC-20) only. However, that all changes next week, when we launch multi-network support for USDT. As an initial step, we’re adding support for USDT on the TRON network (a.k.a. USDT-TRON or USDT TRC-20), in addition to...Read More
(Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions.) I have very few original ideas when it comes to global macroeconomic conditions. I rely on the writings of...Read More
Abstract: In this piece we discuss the degree of censorship resistance in Ethereum after the merge, in the context of the recent decision by the United States Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to sanction the Tornado Cash contract on Ethereum. This report focuses on the technical characteristics and specifications of the Proof of...Read More
(Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions.) I’m currently reading Alchemy of Finance by George Soros, and it inspired me to write this stream of consciousness...Read More
This article is part of our ongoing series of crypto research content, produced by the Bitcoin Magazine team and sponsored by BitMEX. To learn more about our wide-ranging partnership with Bitcoin Magazine, click here. Ethereum and the Merge Last week, it was announced that the Ethereum merge, from a PoW (proof-of-work) consensus mechanism to a...Read More
On 17 August 2022 at 12:00 UTC, we will delist the ALTMEXUSDT, DEFIMEXUSDT, and METAMEXUSDT perpetual swap contracts. The contracts will be settled early at 12:00 UTC on 17 August 2022 ( “Tsettle”) according to the standard practice described in our Exchange Guide. The decision to delist this contract has been made due to insufficient...Read More
On 12 August 2022 at 04:00 UTC, new ETH quarterly futures will be listed on BitMEX. To learn more about the Ethereum chain split, you can refer to the latest BitMEX Research blog post – ETHPoW vs ETH2 – and explore our ETH spot, ETH perps, ETH futures, and the new ETHPoW Linear Futures contracts...Read More
Just a few days ago in ETHPoW vs ETH2, the BitMEX Research team explored the possibility of a chain split in Ethereum that could result in a new ETH Proof of Work (PoW) coin. The latest Crypto Trader Digest also delved into what this could mean for the ETH price going forward. Fast forward a...Read More
(Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions.) Whenever I step onto a tennis court, my sole desire is to atomise any green felt ball that flies...Read More
This blog presents an introduction to Bitcoin Magazine Pro’s latest report, entitled: ‘July Monthly Report: Long Live Macro.’ You’ll find the full report here.With 2022 well past the halfway point, it is abundantly clear that long/short macro investing has come back with vengeance. Riding high following the stimulus-frenzied market of 2020/2021, 2022 has been characterised...Read More
(Any views expressed in the below should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions.) Yesterday, we launched 22 FX swaps on BitMEX – a new breed of crypto derivative that allows users to long or short some of the most popular...Read More
(Any views expressed in the below should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions.) Today’s the day. A new breed of crypto derivative – the perpetual FX contract – is now live and ready for trading.It’s an addition that means users...Read More
There’s about to be a new way for users to participate in the Optimism ecosystem, with OPUSD and OPUSDT scheduled to go live on 5 August 2022 at 04:00 UTC. When our new Bitcoin- (XBT) and Tether- (USDT ERC-20) margined contracts go live in just a few days’ time, users will be able to get...Read More
This article is part of our new series of crypto research content, produced by the Bitcoin Magazine team and sponsored by BitMEX. To learn more about our wide-ranging partnership with Bitcoin Magazine, click here. In today’s issue, we’re highlighting some of the latest data on the U.S. Gross Domestic Product recession debate and economic cycles...Read More
When we launched spot trading on BitMEX, we knew we wanted to do things differently. Which is why we launched our biggest giveaway ever – featuring $1 million USD worth of crypto and prizes – to BitMEX users new and old. The results were overwhelming, and we thank everyone who participated. Thousands upon thousands of...Read More
Abstract In this piece we discuss the possibility of a chain split when the merge occurs on Ethereum, resulting in an ETH2 coin and a new ETHPoW coin. We examine the viability of the ETHPoW chain, which is almost guaranteed to be a minority chain with respect to the coin price and economic chain usage....Read More
This article is part of our new series of crypto research content, produced by the Bitcoin Magazine team and sponsored by BitMEX. To learn more about our wide-ranging partnership with Bitcoin Magazine, click here. In today’s issue, we wanted to highlight the recent moves in Bitcoin mining. State Of The Mining Market, July 2022 The...Read More
It’s almost time. The world’s first crypto-margined foreign exchange swap listings are arriving at BitMEX next week, giving traders the chance to long or short FX pairs with up to 50x leverage. Ahead of the listings arriving on our platform, this blog takes a closer look at our 22 upcoming FX swap contracts. Read on...Read More
This article is part of our new series of crypto research content, produced by the Bitcoin Magazine team and sponsored by BitMEX. To learn more about our wide-ranging partnership with Bitcoin Magazine, click here. Markets Rally After Federal Rate Hike On 28 July 2022, the Federal Reserve went through with another 75-bp rate hike. This...Read More
A new breed of crypto derivative is about to arrive on our platform. In one week’s time, users will be able to trade crypto’s first-ever perpetual FX swap listings – with up to 50x leverage. It’s an addition that will allow users to trade and speculate on some of the most popular foreign currency pairs...Read More
A quick update that we’ve just listed our new monthly Bitcoin futures contract on BitMEX. XBTQ22 started trading at 04:00 UTC on 27 July 2022.You can start trading XBTQ22 here, or read on to learn more. Our Current Bitcoin Futures Contracts For the listing and settlement dates of our current futures contracts, please see the...Read More
This article is part of our new series of crypto research content, produced by the Bitcoin Magazine team and sponsored by BitMEX. To learn more about our wide-ranging partnership with Bitcoin Magazine, click here. Comparing Bear Market Rallies In Bitcoin Magazine’s issue from June 6, Equities Bear Market Unfolding, they highlighted bear market rally comparisons...Read More
(Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions.) (Note to reader: this week’s essay is a continuation of my piece from last week, “A Samurai, a Knight,...Read More
This article is part of our new series of crypto research content, produced by the Bitcoin Magazine team and sponsored by BitMEX. To learn more about our wide-ranging partnership with Bitcoin Magazine, click here. Bitcoin Squeezed Past $23,000 Short squeezes unfold across crypto markets. In yesterday’s piece, we highlighted how the bitcoin (and more broadly,...Read More
(Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions.) Betwixt a placid pond and the high road rests an inn. That is where you shall find me, a...Read More
