Spot Trading with BitMEX is Now Accessible in Hong Kong

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 to complete both identity and address verification before trading. A process that takes no more than five minutes to complete. 

Currently, BitMEX offers access to ten spot trading pairs – XBT/USDT, ETH/USDT, ETH/XBT, APE/USDT, AXS/USDT, LINK/USDT, MATIC/USDT, SOL/USDT, TRX/USDT and UNI/USDT – with more additions planned in the coming weeks and months. 

In addition to trading on BitMEX Spot, verified users in Hong Kong can also now do the below;  

  • Convert upwards of 20 cryptocurrencies 
  • Buy up to 10 cryptocurrencies with over 36 fiat currencies and 
  • Access our EARN products

Those seeking to learn more about trading on BitMEX Spot, can read this guide

Welcome Offer for Hong Kong: Get up to 55 BMEX Tokens 

To celebrate our spot exchange opening to Hong Kong, new and successfully verified users can earn BMEX when they complete the following actions; 

  • 10 BMEX for registering and depositing funds for the first time 
  • 10 BMEX for trading on BitMEX Mobile a minimum $250 USD on Spot
  • 15 BMEX for buying $250 USD or more  
  • 15 BMEX when converting $250 USD or more 

Please note that while spot trading is now accessible, the trading of derivatives contracts will remain closed to Hong Kong. 

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If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Support.