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
Today’s the day. The TRON coin has arrived at the BitMEX platform. The launch of TRC-20 support means that users can now buy, convert, deposit, withdraw, and trade TRON too.Here’s a deeper look at what you’ll be able to do the next time you log in to BitMEX Mobile or Web: If you haven’t yet...Read More
On 30 September 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 September 2022 at 12:00:05 UTC, assuming no constituent exchanges have been excluded – due to Index Protection Rules...Read More
On 14 September 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 September 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
Today’s the day. Multi-network support for Tether has arrived at BitMEX, meaning users can now deposit and withdraw USDT TRC-20, on top of USDT ERC-20.It’s an addition that gives users the chance to send or receive USDT via their network of choice – namely Ethereum or TRON. What’s more, depending on the network chosen, users...Read More
A quick update that we’ve just listed our new monthly Bitcoin futures contract on BitMEX. XBTV22 started trading at 04:00 UTC on 1 September 2022.You can start trading XBTV22 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...Read More
This article is part of our new series of crypto research content, produced by Bitcoin Magazine’s team and sponsored by BitMEX. To learn more about our wide-ranging partnership with Bitcoin Magazine, click here. Advancing Stratum V2 In Bitcoin Magazine’s previous piece, The Ethereum Merge: Risks, Flaws and The Pitfalls Of Centralization, they highlighted the centralization...Read More
Since Q4 2021, BitMEX users have had the option of depositing and withdrawing Tether on the Ethereum network (USDT ERC-20) only. However, that all changes next week, when we launch multi-network support for USDT. As an initial step, we’re adding support for USDT on the TRON network (a.k.a. USDT-TRON or USDT TRC-20), in addition to...Read More
This article is part of our ongoing series of crypto research content, produced by the Bitcoin Magazine team and sponsored by BitMEX. To learn more about our wide-ranging partnership with Bitcoin Magazine, click here. Ethereum and the Merge Last week, it was announced that the Ethereum merge, from a PoW (proof-of-work) consensus mechanism to a...Read More
On 17 August 2022 at 12:00 UTC, we will delist the ALTMEXUSDT, DEFIMEXUSDT, and METAMEXUSDT perpetual swap contracts. The contracts will be settled early at 12:00 UTC on 17 August 2022 ( “Tsettle”) according to the standard practice described in our Exchange Guide. The decision to delist this contract has been made due to insufficient...Read More
On 12 August 2022 at 04:00 UTC, new ETH quarterly futures will be listed on BitMEX. To learn more about the Ethereum chain split, you can refer to the latest BitMEX Research blog post – ETHPoW vs ETH2 – and explore our ETH spot, ETH perps, ETH futures, and the new ETHPoW Linear Futures contracts...Read More
Just a few days ago in ETHPoW vs ETH2, the BitMEX Research team explored the possibility of a chain split in Ethereum that could result in a new ETH Proof of Work (PoW) coin. The latest Crypto Trader Digest also delved into what this could mean for the ETH price going forward. Fast forward a...Read More
This blog presents an introduction to Bitcoin Magazine Pro’s latest report, entitled: ‘July Monthly Report: Long Live Macro.’ You’ll find the full report here.With 2022 well past the halfway point, it is abundantly clear that long/short macro investing has come back with vengeance. Riding high following the stimulus-frenzied market of 2020/2021, 2022 has been characterised...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.) Yesterday, we launched 22 FX swaps on BitMEX – a new breed of crypto derivative that allows users to long or short some of the most popular...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.) Today’s the day. A new breed of crypto derivative – the perpetual FX contract – is now live and ready for trading.It’s an addition that means users...Read More
There’s about to be a new way for users to participate in the Optimism ecosystem, with OPUSD and OPUSDT scheduled to go live on 5 August 2022 at 04:00 UTC. When our new Bitcoin- (XBT) and Tether- (USDT ERC-20) margined contracts go live in just a few days’ time, users will be able to get...Read More
