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Announcement on Index Weights for Q2 2024

On 29 March 2024 at 04:00:00 UTC, we will update our index weights at BitMEX for Q2 2024.
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Notice to BitMEX HK Users and Residents of Hong Kong S.A.R.

On April 30, 2024, BitMEX restricts access for Hong Kong residents. Existing BitMEX HK users urged to withdraw funds by April 30.

Now Live: Pre-Launch ETHENA Futures Contract with 2x Leverage

ENA, the upcoming governance token of Ethena, is now live on BitMEX via a new Pre-Launch futures listing -  ENAUSDTJ24. 

Now Live: SLERFUSDT Perpetual Swap Listing with Up to 10x Leverage 

A new listing - SLERFUSDT - featuring SLERF, a sloth-themed memecoin on Solana, is now live on BitMEX, with up to 10x leverage. 
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Upcoming Upgrade to Our Margining System and API

We are upgrading our trading technology to improve the speed and stability of our exchange.

Now Live: XRP and ATOM Spot Listings

XRP (Ripple) and ATOM (Cosmos) are now live on BitMEX spot, allowing users to deposit, convert, and trade the tokens on BitMEX. 
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Change in Maintenance Margin for All XBT Inverse Futures Contracts 

On 19 March 2024 at 04:00 UTC, we have updated the Base Maintenance Margin requirements for all XBT Inverse Futures contracts on our platform. 

Up to 65% Lower Bitcoin Network Fees for Withdrawals Due to Improved Use of...

Through a significant improvement in wallet infrastructure, BitMEX users can now access lower Bitcoin network fees for withdrawals.

Now Live: BOMEUSDT Perpetual Swap Listing with Up to 10x Leverage 

A new listing - BOMEUSDT - featuring BOME, the next trending Solana memecoin, is now available to trade on BitMEX, with up to 10x leverage. 

How to Arbitrage with Crypto Futures and Spot 

This article provides instructions on how to basis trade with crypto futures and spot, using Bitcoin and BitMEX futures contracts. 

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