TradingView has been the market’s go-to hub for charting and chatting, allowing traders to make informed decisions with greater efficiency. With the recent integration of BitMEX, TradingView provides direct access to crypto derivatives trading in a few simple steps. In this article, we’ll offer a step-by-step guide on how to connect your BitMEX account to...Read More
Perpetual swaps (perps) have become increasingly important for price discovery for newly launched altcoins in the current market cycle. A common belief among traders is that newly-listed perpetual swap contracts often see their price peak on the first day of listing. The reasoning behind this assumption is compelling – initial token offerings frequently launch at...Read More
Back in October 2023, we shared that we will be reissuing all customers’ Bitcoin deposit addresses in order to improve our use of Bitcoin block space. In the months following the announcement, all BitMEX accounts were issued with new pay-to-witness publish key hash (P2WPKH) Bech32 format addresses (also known as “bc1 addresses”), without our historical...Read More
On 28 February 2025 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
Our one and only promise since 2014 has been that we will ALWAYS protect your assets. And we’ve kept this promise, with a track record of 0 customer funds lost till today. Our team has been up all night tracking the news around the Bybit hack. In short – all funds on BitMEX are SAFE...Read More
On 31 January 2025 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
This blog is an overview of our report titled ‘2025 Crypto Outlook: Top 5 Key Narratives to Watch and Trade Setups’. You’ll find the full report here. 2024 was one for the history books, driven by significant regulatory developments that have accelerated the status of crypto as viable investment assets, as well as continuous innovations...Read More
Three new listings – SOLVUSDT, and DUCKUSDT, and JUSDT, are now available to trade on BitMEX, all with up to 50x leverage. As of 04:00 UTC on 23 January 2025, you can… 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- you...Read More
On 17 January at 04:00 UTC, FTR – the native token of Fautor Foundation – is coming to BitMEX via a Spot listing, FTR/USDT, for users to trade, deposit, and buy the FTR token. To celebrate the new listing, we’re launching a BitMEX x Fautor campaign – where you can win up to 1,000,000 FTR...Read More
Today, HDR Global Trading Limited (HDR), the entity owning and operating BitMEX, was sentenced to a further financial penalty for its guilty plea for breach of the United States Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), the same plea entered by its founders in 2022. With respect to the sentencing outcome, we would like to share the following...Read More
To further improve the trading experience for our users, we are pleased to announce the launch of our latest feature on BitMEX: Multi Asset Margining. The arrival of Multi Asset Margining means users can now use multiple currencies – USDT, USDC, ETH, or BTC (XBT) – to trade any derivatives contract on our platform. The...Read More
On 27 December 2024 at 12:00:00 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 December 2024 at 12:00:00 UTC, assuming no constituent exchanges have been excluded – and due to...Read More
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
