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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. 

Now Live: The First Ever ETHFI Futures Contract with 2x Leverage

ETHFI, the native token of ether.fi, is now available to trade on BitMEX via a new Pre-Launch futures listing -  ETHFIUSDTH24.

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

A new listing - AEVOUSDT - featuring AEVO, is now available to trade on BitMEX, with up to 10x leverage.

BitMEX Alpha: Cash and Carry with Dated Futures

In this edition of BitMEX Alpha, we share cash and carry trades (a type of basis trade) you can make with dated futures on BitMEX.

Now Live: Deposit, Buy, and Convert BONK to Win Up to $20,000

BONK - the first dog-themed coin on the Solana blockchain – is now live on BitMEX Spot for users to deposit, buy and convert the BONK token. 

Dust on Crust Part Deux

In this edition of CTD, Arthur dives into Ethena, and why he believes Ethena USD (USDe) will emerge as the next stablecoin.
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Change in Base Initial Margin and Maintenance Margin for 14 Contracts

On 14 March 2024 at 04:00 UTC, we will update the Base Initial Margin and Base Maintenance Margin requirements for 14 contracts.

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