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XBTN25 Futures Listing

On 27 May 2025 at 04:00 UTC, a new XBT futures contract, underlined and margined in Bitcoin, will be listed on BitMEX. The listing will expire on 25 July 2025.

The Ripple Effect: Trade RLUSD on Spot and Use RLUSD as Margin

RLUSD (Ripple USD) is now available to deposit, buy, trade, and use as margin on BitMEX, with a 15,000 RLUSD prize pool up for grabs.

Delisting of Illiquid Contracts

On 23 May 2025 at 12:00 UTC, we will delist 10 derivatives contracts. The contracts will be settled early at 12:00 UTC on 23 May 2025 ( “Tsettle”), according to the standard practice described in our Exchange Guide.

The 2015 Spam Attacks

Abstract: In this piece we cover four rounds of spam attacks on Bitcoin in the summer of 2015, apparently initiated by a London based company called CoinWallet.EU. The spam...

Now Live: LAUNCHCOINUSDT Perpetual Swap Listing With Up to 12.5x Leverage

As of 15 May 2025 at 04:00 UTC, BitMEX users are able to long or short $LAUNCHCOIN via a new perpetual swap listing - LAUNCHCOINUSDT.

Fatty Fatty Boom Boom

In this essay, Arthur Hayes dissects the "fatty boom boom" situation of the American economy, drawing parallels between the "fat-positive" narrative and the nation's unsustainable monetary policies. He delves into the strategic responses of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve, analyzing how these actions are reshaping market dynamics. Arthur explores the potential for capital controls and dollar devaluation as key tools for managing imbalances, and analyzes the intricate interplay between these policies and the potential implications for Bitcoin's price trajectory. He examines how this macro environment, driven by systemic distortions and monetary interventions, could create a unique opportunity for crypto markets.

Missed the Rally? 3 Altcoins With Strong Fundamentals to Watch

What's next after $ETH's surge? Altcoins with strong foundations! We're diving into 3 projects with actual users & sustainable models. Don't get left behind.

Now Live: DOODUSDT Perpetual Swap Listing With Up to 50x Leverage

As of 13 May 2025 at 04:00 UTC, BitMEX users are able to long or short $DOOD via a new perpetual swap listing - DOODUSDT.

Now Live: SXTUSDT Perpetual Swap Listing With Up to 50x Leverage

As of 9 May 2025 at 04:00 UTC, BitMEX users are able to long or short $SXT via a new perpetual swap listing - SXTUSDT.

Removing Bitcoin’s Guardrails

Abstract: We look at the recent controversy related to the potential removal of the OP_Return policy limit in Bitcoin Core. We reflect on the economic reality, that miners want...

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