BitMEX users now have a new way to trade their favourite perpetual and futures contracts on BitMEX – with margin and settlement now available in ETH. It’s an addition designed to increase BitMEX’s versatility, and aligns with our ongoing focus to provide both existing and new users with margining options that extend beyond Bitcoin and...Read More
We have updated the symbol name for Terra Classic from LUNA to LUNC to align with market convention. LUNC has replaced LUNA in the .BALTMEX and .BDEFIMEX basket indices. Since LUNA was marked at zero before this change, there was no mark price impact. LUNA will be used to represent Terra, also known as Terra...Read More
Since Q4 2021, BitMEX users have used Bitcoin and/or Tether (ERC-20) for margin and settlement. However, that all changes tomorrow, when we launch ETH-margined contracts. Ahead of ETH margin and settlement capabilities arriving on our platform, this blog takes a closer look at margins in crypto trading – and the finer details of our Ether-margined...Read More
In just a few short days, we’ll be unveiling a new way to trade your favourite perpetual and futures contracts on BitMEX – with margin and settlement in ETH. This change will unlock new trading strategies and enhance the versatility of BitMEX as a whole. It’s all part of our ongoing focus to provide both...Read More
New week, new listings. Users can now trade our new XBT- and USDT-margined Project Galaxy (GAL) and Tron (TRX) listings, and XBT-margined ApeCoin (APE) perpetual contracts – all with up to 33x leverage. GALUSD, GALUSDT, TRXUSD, TRXUSDT, and APEUSD went live on 19 May 2022 at 04:00 UTC. Read on to learn more about our...Read More
Today’s the day. The BitMEX Spot exchange is now live and open for traders to buy, sell, and trade crypto via a fully-fledged orderbook – along with the opportunity to win their share of a prize pool valued at $1,000,000 USD. Shaped by the needs of traders, our spot exchange delivers a brand new, intuitive...Read More
New week, new listings. Users will soon be able to trade our new XBT- and USDT-margined Project Galaxy (GAL) and Tron (TRX) listings, and XBT-margined ApeCoin (APE) perpetual contract – all with up to 33x leverage.GALUSD, GALUSDT, TRXUSD, TRXUSDT, and APEUSD will go live on 19 May 2022 at 04:00 UTC, and will be visible...Read More
On 12 May 2022 at 20:00 UTC, BitMEX will delist the LUNAUSD and LUNAUSDT Perpetual Swap contracts. The contracts will be settled early at 20:00 UTC on 12 May 2022 (“Tsettle”) according to the standard practice described in our Exchange Guide. The decision to delist the contracts has been taken based on the lack of...Read More
The launch of our spot exchange is just around the corner, along with the opportunity to win a share in a prize pool worth over $1,000,000 USD. Last week, we invited our users to explore BitMEX Spot on Testnet and share their feedback. It is through their valued and ongoing feedback, as well as assessing...Read More
In just a few weeks, BitMEX Spot will arrive, allowing users to instantly buy, convert, deposit, and withdraw multiple cryptocurrencies. What’s more it’s now on Testnet, ready for those seeking a preview of our new offering. The arrival of BitMEX Spot comes coupled with a brand new user interface and trading experience. From the first...Read More
You asked, we listened. As of today both SUSHI coin and UNI token have arrived at BitMEX, joining 5 new cryptocurrencies as we gear up for BitMEX Spot. From today, users will be able to deposit, withdraw, buy, and convert the UNI token and SUSHI coin with us. They’re now sitting alongside AXS, LINK, ApeCoin,...Read More
Through simple, secure, and scalable technology, the NEAR protocol empowers millions to explore new experiences. And we’re about to introduce a new way for BitMEX users to participate in the NEAR universe. Users will soon be able to trade our new XBT- and USDT-margined NEAR perpetual contracts, with up to 33x leverage.The NEARUSD and NEARUSDT...Read More
Fans of the SUSHI coin and UNI token, this one’s for you. Ahead of BitMEX Spot arriving next month, we’re welcoming both the Uniswap and SushiSwap DeFi tokens to BitMEX. In just a few days, UNI and SUSHI support will be available on BitMEX, meaning you will soon be able to do the below with...Read More
Our platform is growing with the launch of Axie Infinity token support. From today, BitMEX users will be able to deposit, withdraw, buy, and convert AXS. We will also be supporting a growing range of coins and tokens over the coming weeks, so stay tuned. In early Q2, when BitMEX Spot launches, the Axie Infinity...Read More
Our platform is growing with the launch of Chainlink (LINK) support. From today, BitMEX users will be able to deposit, withdraw, buy, and convert LINK, Chainlink’s token. We will also be supporting a growing range of coins and tokens over the coming weeks, so stay tuned. In early Q2, when BitMEX Spot launches, LINK will...Read More
In the lead up to the launch of our spot exchange, we’re welcoming AXS, the Axie Infinity token, to BitMEX. In a few days we will launch AXS support on BitMEX, meaning you will soon be able to do the below with the blockchain-based game Axie Infinity: Buy the AXS token with 30+ different fiat...Read More
In the lead up to the launch of our spot exchange, we’re welcoming Chainlink (LINK) to BitMEX. In a few days we will launch LINK (ERC-20) support on BitMEX, meaning you will soon be able to do the below with the LINK token: Buy the LINK token with 30+ different fiat currencies. Convert Tether (USDT)...Read More
MATIC (ERC-20) has arrived at the BitMEX platform. The launch of MATIC support means that users can now buy, convert, deposit, and withdraw Polygon’s native token on BitMEX. In addition to MATIC, we will be supporting a growing range of tokens in the lead up to BitMEX Spot – so stay tuned. Here’s what you’ll...Read More
Today, we’re announcing that BitMEX Lite, our new mobile app for crypto – is now available for download from the App Store and Google Play. It’s been created to make buying, converting, withdrawing, depositing, and earning interest on crypto a whole lot easier and more accessible.With a new look, feel, and enhanced functionality, our new...Read More
STEPN has taken the GameFi space by storm, and its governance token – the Green Metaverse Token (GMT) – is arriving at BitMEX.Users will soon be able to trade our new XBT and USDT-margined GMT perpetual contracts, with up to 33x leverage.The GMTUSD and GMTUSDT listings will go live on 11 April 2022 at 04:00...Read More
The launch date of our brand new crypto app is just around the corner. Arriving this month, the new BitMEX mobile app has been built – and further finessed by our beta testers – to place the functions you need at your fingertips. Acting as a gateway to our expanding ecosystem, our new app will...Read More
We’ve just launched ApeCoin (APE) support, meaning there are now more ways to join the virtual yacht party. In addition to trading our USDT-margined APE contract with up to 33x leverage, users can also deposit and convert APE on BitMEX starting today. It’s just the first of many coins to drop in the lead up...Read More
A quick update that we’ve just listed our new monthly Bitcoin futures contract on BitMEX. XBTK22 started trading at 04:00 UTC on 6 April 2022. Start trading XBTK22 here, or read on to learn more. Our Current Bitcoin Futures Contracts Please see the table below for the listing and settlement dates of our current futures...Read More
Last week, it was just the start when we welcomed ApeCoin (APE) into the BitMEX ecosystem via our new USDT-margined APE contract. This week, we’ll be launching additional support for APE, which means BitMEX users will soon be able to: Convert Tether (ERC-20) into ApeCoin, and vice versa, with no hidden fees or the need...Read More
We’ve just unlocked our latest welcome offer, giving newly verified users the chance to earn up to 45 BMEX. Our ongoing BMEX offers for existing users have also been extended until 30 April 2022, giving you another month to stock up on BMEX before BitMEX Spot goes live. BMEX will become tradable when BitMEX Spot...Read More
Fans of the Bored Ape Yacht Club – look no further. ApeCoin (APE) has arrived to the BitMEX ecosystem. Our USDT-margined APE perpetual contract is now live and available for trading. Users will be able to select up to 33x leverage – one of the highest offered on ApeCoin in the derivatives space.APE in with...Read More
Our platform is growing with the launch of Ether (ETH) support. From today, BitMEX users will be able to deposit, withdraw, buy, and convert ETH, Ethereum’s native token. We will also be supporting a growing range of coins and tokens over the coming weeks, so stay tuned. Here’s a deeper look at what you’ll be...Read More
In the lead up to the launch of BitMEX Spot, we will be supporting a growing range of coins and tokens over the coming weeks. Next up, we have Ether (ETH), Ethereum’s native token. Here are some of the new things you will be able to do on our platform later this week: Buy ETH...Read More
Mercuryo, a digital asset payment gateway, is now integrated with BitMEX, enabling users an even faster and more secure way to make their fiat-to-crypto purchases. It’s an integration that means 21 more Fiat currencies can now be used to buy Bitcoin and Tether (ERC-20) on BitMEX. The new supported currencies are: AED, ARS, BRL, CHF,...Read More
We are proud to announce that we have joined the VerifyVASP Alliance. VerifyVASP provides best-in-class travel rule solutions for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to facilitate their compliance with the travel rule requirements. What This Means for BitMEX Importantly, as a member of the VerifyVASP Alliance, we will be able to continue to send and...Read More
