It’s true—you could strike gold in the world of crypto, but without proper risk management, you could lose it all just as quickly. They say it’s not about how much you make, but rather how much you keep. Crypto is a new asset class with extreme volatility, where market cycles can surge or crash in...Read More
If you’re anything like the rest of us, you’re looking for ways to increase your profits in bullish markets. In this article, we’ll share how crypto options can help you outperform in a bull market as well as better manage risk. We’ll share 3 scenarios where you can strategically use options to capitalise on an...Read More
In crypto, prices move non-stop, which means waiting around isn’t an option. Markets are open 24/7, making it impossible for traders to keep up with every market shift. Enter crypto trading bots – a way to automate your trades based on market movements. Grid trading bots in particular, are a popular choice as they take...Read More
On 27 September 2024 at 04:00:05 UTC, BitMEX will update the Index Multipliers of basket indices. The Index Multipliers will be scaled based on the Conditional Index Multipliers below to ensure that the index price has the same value as the previous Index Multipliers. Please refer to the respective index pages for the actual Index...Read More
On 27 September 2024 at 04:00:00 UTC, we will update our index weights at BitMEX. 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 27 September 2024 at 04:00:00 UTC, assuming no constituent exchanges have been excluded – and due to...Read More
Bitcoin is an on-chain asset, meaning it offers unparalleled access to a mountain of data and financial models. But navigating the sheer number of indicators out there can be overwhelming, making it difficult to decide which ones truly matter. If you’re searching for the best Bitcoin indicators to enhance your trading and investment strategies, look...Read More
In the fast-paced world of crypto trading, mastering the art of reading and interpreting market signals is crucial for success. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or just getting started, understanding the diverse range of trading indicators for you to leverage is essential in guiding your trading decisions. This guide is your one-stop shop to learning...Read More
As of 9 September 2024 at 04:00 UTC, POL (Polygon) – the newly introduced Polygon ecosystem token replacing MATIC – is live on BitMEX for users to deposit, buy, and trade the POL token via our Spot market. As of 9 September at 04:00 UTC, you will be able to deposit and trade POL here....Read More
On 30 August 2024 at 04:00:05 UTC, BitMEX will update the Index Multipliers of basket indices. The Index Multipliers will be scaled based on the Conditional Index Multipliers below to ensure that the index price has the same value as the previous Index Multipliers. Please refer to the respective index pages for the actual Index...Read More
Gauging market sentiments is vital for planning your trades. While many are familiar with the fear and greed index, it is often criticised for being a lagging indicator. Instead, the Put-Call Ratio (PCR) exists to provide a comprehensive way to gauge market sentiments. The PCR is a powerful sentiment indicator that traders use to assess...Read More
In the world of trading, recognising key market patterns can determine the difference between whether you profit and loss. This is even more prudent in a volatile market like crypto. In particular, there are market patterns which help signal market extremes, such as blowoff tops and selling climaxes. They are crucial indicators which can help...Read More
Timing the market is the holy grail for many traders, but the reality is that it’s an extremely difficult task. Far too often, new traders get caught up in “buying the dip” or “selling the top” — only to end up nursing heavy losses when their market timing works against them. There’s a notorious trading...Read More
When trading cryptocurrencies, it’s crucial to understand some key concepts that help analyse market trends. Two important terms you’ll often hear are volume and open interest. These metrics, while primarily used in futures markets, provide valuable insights into trading activities and market sentiment. Let’s break it down. What is Volume? Volume refers to the total...Read More
A new perpetual contract listing – TONUSDT – featuring Toncoin – is now available to trade on BitMEX, with up to 20x leverage. Trading for TONUSDT started here at 04:00 UTC on 19 August 2024. For the lowdown on the latest listings, read on. If you haven’t signed up for a BitMEX account yet, we’re...Read More
What Are Bollinger Bands? Bollinger Bands are a popular tool in technical analysis used to measure market volatility and identify potential price trends. Created by John Bollinger in the 1980s, this tool consists of three bands: Middle Band: A moving average (typically 20 days) Upper Band: Two standard deviations above the middle band Lower Band:...Read More
A new listing – ATHUSD – featuring Aethir, a cloud computing infrastructure platform – will be available to trade on BitMEX, and with up to 10x leverage from tomorrow. For the lowdown on the latest listing, read on. If you haven’t signed up for a BitMEX account yet, we’re currently offering up to $5,000 in...Read More
(Any views expressed here 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.) Water, water, every where, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink. – Coleridge,...Read More
A new listing – NEIROUSDT – featuring Neiro, a Solana meme coin, will be available to trade on BitMEX, with up to 10x leverage. Trading is expected to commence at 04:00 UTC on 13 August 2024. For the lowdown on the latest listing, read on. If you haven’t signed up for a BitMEX account yet,...Read More
As of 9 August 04:00 UTC, four new Prediction Markets are available to trade on BitMEX to predict and take positions on the outcomes of the following: P_TRUMPX24: Whether or not Donald Trump wins the election P_KAMALAX24: Whether or not Kamala Harris wins the election P_POWELLK26: Whether Jerome Powell will quit or get fired before...Read More
(Any views expressed here 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.) What do you do when the market is down but you have an election to win? That’s an easy answer if...Read More
As a beginner crypto trader, navigating trading charts can be overwhelming – especially given the countless techniques and tools available. Before diving into the technical aspects, it’s essential to understand what technical analysis is, why it’s important for trading success, and how it’s different from fundamental analysis. What is Technical Analysis? Technical analysis is the...Read More
A new listing – POPCATUSDT – the Solana Memecoin, will be available to trade on BitMEX, with up to 10x leverage. Trading is expected to commence at 04:00 UTC on 24 July 2024. If you haven’t signed up for a BitMEX account yet, we’re currently offering up to $5,000 in BMEX Tokens for verified users-...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. Last summer, I travelled to the mecca of doosh doosh (house music) in Ibiza. It was a specialist mission...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.) Some of y’all be like: “The crypto bull market is over.” “I need to launch my token now because...Read More
A new listing – BLASTUSDT – the native token of Blast Network, will be available to trade on BitMEX, with up to 10x leverage. Trading is expected to commence at 04:00 UTC on 27 June 2024. For the lowdown on the latest listing, read on. If you haven’t signed up for a BitMEX account yet,...Read More
Earlier in Q4 2023, we replaced all customers’ deposit addresses to improve our use of Bitcoin block space, so that they no longer use an on-chain multisignature wallet containing the BitMEX founder private keys. You can find more information about the wallet upgrade announcement here. This time around, we will transfer the remaining Bitcoin from...Read More
Two new listings will be available to trade on BitMEX, with up to 10x leverage: ZROUSDT (LayerZero) and TREMPUSDT (Doland Tremp). Trading is expected to commence at 04:00 UTC on 21 Jun 2024. For the lowdown on the latest listing, read on. If you haven’t signed up for a BitMEX account yet, we’re currently offering...Read More
A new listing – IOUSDT – the native token of IO.NET, will be available to trade on BitMEX, with up to 10x leverage. Trading is expected to commence at 04:00 UTC, after spot markets have opened on 11 June 2024. For the lowdown on the latest listing, read on. If you haven’t signed up...Read More
A new Pre-Launch futures contract for IO (IO.NET) – IOUSDTM24 – is now available to trade on BitMEX. The new listing is margined in Tether (USDT) and offers up to 2x leverage so you can long or short IO before it’s listed on spot exchanges. Trading for IOUSDTM24 started here at 10:00 UTC on 6...Read More
BitMEX offers a wide range of order types to help you buy, sell, or trade crypto. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or a new one venturing into crypto, understanding the different order types is key to starting your trading journey – across spot, derivatives, and more. To learn more about the different order types available...Read More
