Our new quarterly ETH Yield Swap contract – ETHYLDH23 – is now live, and started trading at 04:00 UTC on 9 February 2023.You can start trading ETHYLDH23 here, or learn more about the product here. If you haven’t yet created a BitMEX account, you can do so here. ETHYLDH23 Contract Specs Symbol: ETHYLDH23 Expiry date...Read More
The highly anticipated Flare airdrop has begun. In addition to our already live futures contract (FLRUSDTH23), BitMEX users will be able to trade FLR with up to 50x leverage via two new listings – FLRUSD and FLRUSDT – from 04:00 UTC tomorrow. If you haven’t yet signed up for a BitMEX account, you can do...Read More
Our new monthly Bitcoin futures contract – XBTG23 – is now live, and began trading at 04:00 UTC on 10 January 2023. You can start trading XBTG23 here, or read on to learn more. If you haven’t yet created a BitMEX account, you can do so here. Our Current Bitcoin Futures Contracts For the listing...Read More
A new fee structure is on the way, bringing with it more BMEX Token rewards and better incentives for makers. What’s more, there are three ways you can reduce your fees, one of which is by staking your BMEX Tokens. For the full breakdown on our fee changes, and what they mean for you, read...Read More
As we celebrate the holiday season and edge closer to 2023, we’d like to take the opportunity to reflect on our achievements – the big and the little, the storms we’ve weathered, and look forward to the year ahead. To set the scene, in 2021, we became one of crypto’s largest fully-verified exchanges and expanded...Read More
BitMEX users will be able to get exposure to the anticipated Flare token from tomorrow. About the FLARE Token The Flare token (known formerly as the Spark token), has the ticker FLR. It is the native asset of the Flare network, a blockchain project that aims to bring smart contract functionality to crypto assets, issued...Read More
On 14 December 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 December 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
On 14 December 2022 at 12:00 UTC, we will delist 8 FX perpetual swap contracts, namely: EURUSD EURUSDT USDTBRL USDTINR USDTMXN USDTSEK USDTTRY USDTZAR The contracts will be settled early at 12:00 UTC on 14 December 2022 ( “Tsettle”) according to the standard practice described in our Exchange Guide. The decision to delist these contracts...Read More
On 30 December 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 December 2022 at 12:00:05 UTC, assuming no constituent exchanges have been excluded – and due to Index Protection...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.) A new breed of crypto derivative – the ETH staking yield swap (ETHYLD) – has arrived at BitMEX. It’s an addition that means, from today at 04:00...Read More
We recently increased the number of 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. Fast forward to today, and we’ve added support for three additional cryptocurrencies – ADA, DOT and XTZ – with more...Read More
We’re proud to welcome Alertatron, who offer automated algorithmic trading solutions for digital asset markets, to the BitMEX Partner Programme. The addition of Alertatron means BitMEX users can safely access a wider range of sophisticated trading tools, thereby aligning with our ongoing focus to widen the range of benefits and services available within our ecosystem....Read More
We’ve just listed our new monthly Bitcoin futures contract on BitMEX – XBTF23, which started trading at 04:00 UTC on 6 December 2022.You can start trading XBTF23 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 table below:...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.)In one week’s time, a new type of crypto derivative – the ETH staking yield swap (ETHYLD) – will arrive at BitMEX. It’s an addition that means traders...Read More
Since inception, BitMEX has always held 100% of our Bitcoin in secure multi-signature wallets – meaning withdrawals require manual human intervention – and are only processed once per day at 13:00 UTC to maximise our security. Our wallet system is safe and secure, but it creates an undesirably slow user experience – even for low-risk,...Read More
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
