Snapshot As At 22 Nov 2022 Reserves Liabilities Snapshot time 22 Nov 2022 22 Nov 2022 Snapshot block height 764,297 n/a Balance 70,378.0 Bitcoin 70,357.6 Bitcoin Files The automatically generated Proof of Reserve and Proof of Liability data files can be found using the link below: View all the files here Related The post...Read More
We’ve Seen a Marked Increase in the Number of Both New and Returning Users Trading on BitMEX Today, we’re writing to all new users – as well as those who’ve been with and trusted us for longer – to reaffirm the foundations of our operations. It would be remiss not to say the past days...Read More
Files From this point onwards, the Proof of Reserve and Proof of Liability data files will automatically be made available to the public. This will occur twice a week, every Tuesday & Thursday. View all the files here Snapshot As At 15 Nov 2022 Reserves Liabilities Snapshot time 15 Nov 2022 15 Nov 2022...Read More
Boom 💥. BMEX – the token that fuels the BitMEX ecosystem – is now listed and trading on BitMEX. The launch of BMEX unlocks new trading opportunities for our users – including the ability to trade the BMEX/USDT pair on our spot exchange. What’s more, two new perpetual swaps – BMEXUSD and BMEXUSDT – will...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 no words… JK! I actually have a few thousand for y’all. I asked a question on Twitter...Read More
In the summer of 2021, BitMEX provided a demonstration of a working Bitcoin Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities system. Today we provide another snapshot, as per our Bitcoin reserves on 8th Nov 2022. Overview A basic overview of the results of the exercise is provided below: Reserves Liabilities Snapshot time 8 Nov...Read More
FTT has been getting some attention this week. From 12:00 UTC today, BitMEX users will be able to trade FTT via our FTTUSD and FTTUSDT listings – with up to 50x leverage. If you haven’t yet signed up for a BitMEX account, you can do so here. Currently, new users can receive up to 80...Read More
On 11 November, 2022, we’re launching the BMEX Token exclusively for trading on BitMEX, affording our users the exclusive opportunity to participate in an IEO from an OG crypto exchange. First up, at approximately 8am SGT, BMEX/USDT will become the latest trading pair on our spot exchange, followed by two perpetual swaps – BMEXUSDT and...Read More
We recently extended the crypto conversion options available on BitMEX – giving users the ability to convert USD Coin (ERC-20) into all of the coins and tokens we support – and vice versa. Starting tomorrow, we will add support for three additional cryptocurrencies – BNB, AVAX, and NEAR, with more planned in the coming weeks....Read More
We’re excited to share that spot trading on the BitMEX Spot Exchange is now available to web based users in Hong Kong, with immediate effect. This means that verified users can now buy, sell and trade their cryptocurrencies via a fully-fledged orderbook on BitMEX Spot. Please note that some existing Hong Kong users may need...Read More
Aptos (APT) launched across spot markets yesterday. And from today at 04:00 UTC, BitMEX users can trade the APT coin via our APTUSD and APTUSDT listings – with up to 50x leverage. Aptos – a newly announced project backed by some of the biggest names in crypto – aims to deliver the world’s safest and...Read More
Since May 2022, users have had the option of trading portfolio staples like XBT and ETH, rising stars like APE and AXS, and DeFi performers like UNI – all paired against USDT. However, that changes later this week, when we launch the ETH/XBT spot trading pair. It’s an addition that means BitMEX Mobile and Web...Read More
A quick update that we’ve just listed our new monthly Bitcoin futures contract on BitMEX – XBTX22, which started trading at 04:00 UTC on 12 October 2022.You can start trading XBTX22 here, or read on to learn more. Our Current Bitcoin Futures Contracts For the listing and settlement dates of our current futures contracts, please...Read More
Earlier this week, six cryptocurrencies arrived at BitMEX: SHIB, SAND, CRO, MANA, FTT, and WBTC. And in a few days’ time, users will be able to deposit, withdraw, and convert OKB on BitMEX.It’s all part of our ongoing focus to enhance the versatility and accessibility of our platform. In the coming weeks, more listings will...Read More
Mark your calendars. Later this week, SHIB, SAND, CRO, MANA, FTT, and WBTC will arrive at BitMEX. It’s an addition that means users will soon be able to deposit, withdraw, and convert six extra cryptocurrencies on BitMEX – namely SHIB, SAND, CRO, MANA, FTT, and WBTC. We will also be adding support for more coins...Read More
On 14 October 2022 at 12:00 UTC, we will delist 14 FX perpetual swap contracts, namely: EURCHF USDCHF USDTCHF EURTRY USDTRY USDCNH USDTCNH NZDUSD NZDUSDT USDINR USDMXN USDSEK USDZAR USDBRL The contracts will be settled early at 12:00 UTC on 14 October 2022 ( “Tsettle”) according to the standard practice described in our Exchange Guide....Read More
Last month, we extended the crypto conversion options available on BitMEX – giving users the ability to convert USD Coin (ERC-20) into all of the coins and tokens we support – and vice versa. Starting tomorrow, we will add support for four additional cryptocurrencies – namely, DAI, AAVE, BUSD, and FTM. As we gear up...Read More
We’re excited to share that we’ve now received registration and regulatory approval from the Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM) in Italy as a provider of virtual currency and digital wallet services. This registration permits BitMEX to offer a suite of spot trading products and services to Italian customers in compliance with local regulations. The OAM...Read More
On 21 September, we encountered an issue with our platform infrastructure that caused connectivity problems within our systems. As regularly communicated during the downtime via our Status Page and social media channels, all of our users’ funds remained safe at all times. Following a comprehensive review of what happened, we wanted to provide to our...Read More
Last week, we added support for USDT on the Solana network. Fast forward to now, and Solana (SOL) has arrived at BitMEX. This latest addition means that from today, users can now trade, deposit, withdraw, convert, and buy Solana on BitMEX. What’s more, it’s just one of many cryptocurrencies to arrive on our platform in...Read More
We have identified the root cause of the issue that caused connectivity problems in our systems, including intermittent access on API, Web and Mobile – as well as delays in Mark Price updates and processing withdrawals and deposits. Our Engineering team implemented a fix, and our platform went back online at approximately 16:25 UTC –...Read More
A quick update that we will be putting the BitMEX platform into maintenance mode today, on 21 September, at 13:05 UTC to investigate and fix an ongoing issue related to our computing platform that is causing connectivity problems in our systems – including intermittent access on API, Web, and Mobile, as well as delays in...Read More
Earlier this month, we launched multi-network support for USDT TRC-20. Off the back of that, we’re now extending the USDT networks supported by BitMEX, to include the Solana network. It’s an addition that means users can now deposit and withdraw USDT (SOL), in addition to USDT TRC-20 and USDT ERC-20. What’s more, depending on the...Read More
We’re proud to announce that we’re a Title Partner of this year’s TOKEN2049, Asia’s premier crypto event that brings together the global Web3 community. The event will take place at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore on 28 and 29 September – during Asia Crypto Week – and if you haven’t...Read More
This article is part of our new series of crypto research content, produced by Bitcoin Magazine team and sponsored by BitMEX. To learn more about our wide-ranging partnership with Bitcoin Magazine, click here. ETH In BTC Terms Looks Done In this Bitcoin Magazine piece, we wanted to cover some of the most important charts we’re...Read More
Triggered by the Terminal Total Difficulty reaching 58750000000000000000000, following the Bellatrix upgrade, the much anticipated Ethereum Merge will take place today at approximately 04:00 UTC. Our top priority is protecting the assets of our customers. An hour prior to and during the Merge, we will suspend withdrawals on ETH, all ERC20 assets and USDT across...Read More
Triggered by the Terminal Total Difficulty reaching 58750000000000000000000, following the Bellatrix upgrade, the much anticipated Ethereum Merge will take place on 15-17 September. The timing of the Merge can be tracked here. At BitMEX, our top priority is protecting the assets of our customers. During the Merge, BitMEX will suspend withdrawals on ETH, all ERC20...Read More
This article is part of our new series of crypto research content, produced by Bitcoin Magazine team and sponsored by BitMEX. To learn more about our wide-ranging partnership with Bitcoin Magazine, click here. European Energy Crisis Progressing In last Thursday’s Bitcoin Magazine dispatch, they covered the dynamic of this inflationary bear market, where the conditions...Read More
There’s now a new way for BitMEX users to participate in the KLAY universe, with KLAYUSD and KLAYUSDT listings having gone live on 8 September 2022 at 04:00 UTC. An open-source blockchain platform, Klaytn (KLAY) has quickly earned a reputation as the blockchain of choice for gaming, the metaverse, and the creator economy. And from...Read More
Since Q4 2021, BitMEX users have had the option of depositing and withdrawing only one type of stablecoin: Tether. However, that changes today with the arrival of USD Coin. It’s an addition that means users can now do the following via BitMEX Mobile and Web: Buy USDC in minutes with 30+ currencies, via our fiat...Read More
