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BitMEX Report Finds 500%+ Increase in Tokenised Commodities and Equity Perpetuals

VICTORIA, Seychelles, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMEX has released its Q1 2026 derivatives report, highlighting a sharp rise in trading activity for traditional finance perpetual swaps (TradFi Perps), driven by increased demand for tokenised commodities and equities.

According to the report, TradFi perpetual swaps grew from 0.03% of total crypto derivatives volume in December 2025 to 1.72% by the end of Q1 2026, reaching $30.7 billion in weekly trading volume. This expansion was supported by new product launches across prominent exchanges and macroeconomic events, including increased volatility in commodities markets.

“Q1 marked a clear inflection point for TradFi perpetuals, with volume growth driven by real market demand for 24/7 access to commodities and equities,” said Stephan Lutz, CEO at BitMEX. “What we’re seeing is the early formation of a structurally different market, one that removes the constraints of traditional trading hours and introduces new forms of price discovery and liquidity.”

BitMEX has introduced a range of TradFi perpetual products as part of this shift, expanding its derivatives offering to provide continuous access to commodities and equity markets.

The report identifies commodities as the primary growth driver, with trading volume increasing more than 65,000% during the quarter. Precious metals such as silver and gold led early momentum, while crude oil trading accelerated in March amid geopolitical tensions, reaching $6.9 billion in weekly volume.

Equity perpetuals also saw significant growth, rising more than 900% to $4.9 billion in weekly volume. Activity was concentrated in crypto-adjacent equities and major technology stocks, reflecting continued convergence between digital asset markets and traditional finance instruments.

The report further notes structural differences between perpetual swaps and traditional Contracts for Difference (CFD), particularly in areas such as transparent price discovery, peer-to-peer execution, and continuous market access.

Unlike CFD-based models offered by some platforms, these products enable direct market participation, with pricing determined by underlying market dynamics rather than broker-led mechanisms. These characteristics have contributed to increased participation from both retail and professional traders.

Market expansion was also shaped by exchange-level developments. BitMEX recorded more than 1,300% growth over the 90-day period while Binance captured a significant share of new volume following its entry into the category.

In addition, funding rate disparities across exchanges created arbitrage opportunities. The report highlights cases where traders could capture yield through cross-exchange positioning, with some spreads exceeding 100% annualised returns under specific conditions.

Looking ahead, BitMEX expects continued growth in TradFi perpetual markets, supported by broader asset listings across Forex, commodities, and more, increasing institutional awareness, and ongoing demand for 24/7 trading access. The report suggests that weekly trading volumes could approach $100 billion as additional asset classes enter the market.

The full report can be found on BitMEX’s blog.

About BitMEX

BitMEX is the OG crypto derivatives exchange, providing professional crypto traders with a platform that caters to their needs with low latency, deep crypto native and especially BTC liquidity and unmatched reliability.

Since its founding, no cryptocurrency has been lost through intrusion or hacking, allowing BitMEX users to trade with confidence that their funds are secure and that they have access to the products and tools required to be profitable.

BitMEX was also among the first exchanges to publish on chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities data. The exchange continues to publish this data twice a week, providing assurance that customer funds are safely stored and segregated.

For more information, users can visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com and follow Discord, Telegram and Twitter.

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[email protected]

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BitMEX Launches Crypto Olympus Trading Competition Featuring a 500,000 USDT Prize Pool

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMEX, one of the safest crypto exchanges, announced today the launch of its Crypto Olympus Trading Competition, featuring a 500,000 USDT prize pool.

The competition will run from 12 March 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC) to 12 April 2026 at 11:59 PM (UTC). Users can participate in the competition anytime during the campaign period.

Rewards will be distributed across four categories:

  • Highest Trading Volume: 75% of the total prize pool will be shared by the Top 100 Traders ranked by trading volume.
  • Highest PnL: 10% of the total prize pool will be shared by the Top 100 Traders ranked by PnL.
  • Highest ROI%: 10% of the total prize pool will be shared by the Top 100 Traders ranked by ROI%.
  • Fortuna’s Favour: 5% of the total prize pool will be shared by 50 traders chosen via a lucky draw.

To participate in the Crypto Olympus Trading Competition, users must be fully verified on BitMEX. Competition details and registration can be found here.

About BitMEX
BitMEX is the OG crypto derivatives exchange, providing professional crypto traders with a platform that caters to their needs through low latency, deep crypto native liquidity and unmatched reliability.

Since its founding, no cryptocurrency has been lost through intrusion or hacking, allowing BitMEX users to trade safely in the knowledge that their funds are secure. So too that they have access to the products and tools they require to be profitable.

BitMEX was also one of the first exchanges to publish their on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities data. The exchange continues to publish this data twice a week – proving assurance that they safely store and segregate the funds they are entrusted with.

For more information on BitMEX, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com, and follow Telegram, Twitter, Discord, and its online communities. For further inquiries, please contact [email protected].

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BitMEX Launches the Equinox Race Campaign Featuring a 100,000 USDT Prize Pool

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMEX, one of the safest crypto exchanges, announced today the launch of the Equinox Race campaign, allowing traders to win their share of a 100,000 USDT prize pool and additional prizes by completing a series of trading missions.

The campaign will run from 5 March 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC) to 5 April 2026 at 11:59 AM (UTC). Users can participate at any time during the campaign period.

Rewards will be distributed across 4 categories:

  • For Team Competitors: Traders will be split into two teams based on their account ID (UID), with each team competing for the larger split of a 50,000 USDT prize pool.
  • For New Traders: The first 1,000 first-time traders can enjoy up to $10 in loss protection on their initial trades.
  • For Early Achievers: The first 1,000 traders who reach a minimum trading volume of $500 will receive 10 USDT in trading credits and an entry into a lucky draw for an Oura Ring Gen 3.
  • For High-Volume Traders: All users can earn up to 1,000 USDT in trading credits by reaching specific trading volume tiers across Spot and/or Derivatives contracts.

To participate in the Equinox Race campaign, new customers must be fully verified on BitMEX. Competition details and registration can be found here.

About BitMEX
BitMEX is the OG crypto derivatives exchange, providing professional crypto traders with a platform that caters to their needs through low latency, deep crypto native liquidity and unmatched reliability.

Since its founding, no cryptocurrency has been lost through intrusion or hacking, allowing BitMEX users to trade safely in the knowledge that their funds are secure. So too that they have access to the products and tools they require to be profitable.

BitMEX was also one of the first exchanges to publish their on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities data. The exchange continues to publish this data twice a week – proving assurance that they safely store and segregate the funds they are entrusted with.

For more information on BitMEX, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com, and follow Telegram, Twitter, Discord, and its online communities. For further inquiries, please contact [email protected].

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BitMEX Launches Equity Perps Campaign Featuring 70,000 USDT Prize Pool

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMEX, one of the safest exchanges, today announced the launch of a global campaign featuring a 70,000 USDT prize pool, offered to those who trade Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA) and other Equity Perps contracts on BitMEX.

The campaign will run from 12 February 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC) to 12 March 2026 at 11:59 PM (UTC). Users can participate at any time during the campaign period.

Rewards will be distributed for all users across 3 categories:

  • Trade to Win: Users who deposit at least 100 USDT and trade over $10,000 in Equity Perps volume can win up to 500 USDT in rewards.
  • Spread the Word: Users who share about the new campaign on their X can claim 5 USDT in trading credits.
  • Learn and Earn: Users who pass a simple quiz on Equity Perps can win 5 USDT in trading credits.

To participate in the campaign, new customers must be fully verified on BitMEX. Campaign details and registration can be found here. More information on BitMEX Equity Perps can be found on their blog.

About BitMEX

BitMEX is the OG crypto derivatives exchange, providing professional crypto traders with a platform that caters to their needs with low latency, deep crypto native and especially BTC liquidity and unmatched reliability.

Since its founding, no cryptocurrency has been lost through intrusion or hacking, allowing BitMEX users to trade with confidence that their funds are secure and that they have access to the products and tools required to be profitable.

BitMEX was also among the first exchanges to publish on chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities data. The exchange continues to publish this data twice a week, providing assurance that customer funds are safely stored and segregated.

For more information, users can visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com and follow Discord, Telegram and Twitter. For further inquiries, please contact [email protected].

Media Contact

BitMEX Press

[email protected]

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BitMEX Launches Hyperliquid Copy Trading For Users to Mirror the Moves of PerpDEX Pros

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMEX, one of the safest exchanges, announced today the launch of Hyperliquid Copy Trading, giving its users the ability to copy the best Hyperliquid perps traders. The release allows traders to enjoy the best of both worlds, combining access to Hyperliquid’s best traders with the user experience and safety of the BitMEX platform.

Hyperliquid Copy Trading marks a major expansion to BitMEX’s existing Copy Trading feature, which allows users to automatically replicate the trading strategies and positions of elite traders. This ensures access to the sharpest trader strategies without any exposure to underlying DeFi risk. Designed for effortless trading, BitMEX Copy Trading saves time by enabling less experienced traders to follow the wisdom of profitable professionals.

Hyperliquid remains a dominant force in the decentralized perpetual exchange (PerpDEX) landscape, capturing over 60% of all open interest. It combines features of futures contracts with spot trading flexibility, allowing traders to speculate on asset prices without an expiration date.

Users who navigate to BitMEX’s Copy Trading Marketplace will see a Hyperliquid sub–tab. This displays a leaderboard of the top Hyperliquid traders that they can copy or reverse copy trade. Positions are automatically opened on BitMEX, replicating the strategy of the Hyperliquid trader in question. Each Hyperliquid trader is ranked by metrics such as PnL, Drawdown, Win Ratio, and AUM (Assets Under Management), making it easy to identify top performing traders.

BitMEX CEO Stephan Lutz said: “BitMEX pioneered the perpetual swap, which has since become the industry standard for futures trading. The launch of Hyperliquid Copy Trading completes the circle, bringing the alpha available on the world’s leading PerpDEX to BitMEX users and incorporating it into their existing workflow.”

Up to five Hyperliquid traders can be copied simultaneously using BitMEX’s Copy Trading Marketplace, with users able to customize their preferred risk management settings for each, such as by implementing Take Profits and Stop Loss. Choosing a Copy Leader that suits their needs allows them to automate their crypto derivatives trading and make more informed decisions.

To celebrate the launch, BitMEX is offering a 100,000 USDT prize pool for eligible users who trade Copy Trade on their platform. Additional educational resources and product guides are available through the BitMEX website and blog.

About BitMEX

BitMEX is the OG crypto derivatives exchange, providing professional crypto traders with a platform that caters to their needs with low latency, deep crypto native and especially BTC liquidity and unmatched reliability.

Since its founding, no cryptocurrency has been lost through intrusion or hacking, allowing BitMEX users to trade with confidence that their funds are secure and that they have access to the products and tools required to be profitable.

BitMEX was also among the first exchanges to publish on chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities data. The exchange continues to publish this data twice a week, providing assurance that customer funds are safely stored and segregated.

For more information, users can visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com and follow Discord, Telegram and Twitter. For further inquiries, please contact [email protected].

Media Contact

BitMEX Press

[email protected]

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BitMEX Launches the Grand Ascent Campaign Featuring a 100,000 USDT Prize Pool

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMEX, one of the safest crypto exchanges, announced today the launch of the Grand Ascent campaign, allowing traders to win their share of a 100,000 USDT prize pool by completing a series of trading missions.

The campaign will run from 26 January 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC) to 17 February 2026 at 11:59 AM (UTC). Users can participate at any time during the campaign period.

Rewards will be distributed across 3 categories:

  • For New Users: Users who complete their KYC verification during the campaign can win up to $5,050 in new trader quest rewards.
  • For Existing Users: Users that reach target trading volumes through Spot, Derivatives, or Copy Trading can win $800 in trading credits.
  • For All Users: Users can share their referral code to earn up to 50 USDT.

To participate in the Grand Ascent campaign, new customers must be fully verified on BitMEX. Competition details and registration can be found here.

About BitMEX
BitMEX is the OG crypto derivatives exchange, providing professional crypto traders with a platform that caters to their needs through low latency, deep crypto native liquidity and unmatched reliability.

Since its founding, no cryptocurrency has been lost through intrusion or hacking, allowing BitMEX users to trade safely in the knowledge that their funds are secure. So too that they have access to the products and tools they require to be profitable.

BitMEX was also one of the first exchanges to publish their on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities data. The exchange continues to publish this data twice a week – proving assurance that they safely store and segregate the funds they are entrusted with.

For more information on BitMEX, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com, and follow Telegram, Twitter, Discord, and its online communities. For further inquiries, please contact [email protected].

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/e111001b-03a2-44b7-beda-0d8b2b4545c2


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CORRECTING and REPLACING – BitMEX Report Finds Crypto Perpetuals Enter Post-Yield Era

In a release issued under the same headline earlier today by BitMEX, please note that the link to the blog in the ninth paragraph has changed. The corrected release follows:

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMEX, one of the safest exchanges, today released its end–of–year research report, “State of Crypto Perpetual Swaps 2025,” outlining five core insights that defined a turbulent year for the global crypto derivatives market. The report examines how structural stress, liquidity shocks and the breakdown of once–reliable trading strategies reshaped perpetual swaps in 2025.

According to the report, the most significant event of the year was the Oct. 10 to 11 market crash, which triggered an estimated $20 billion liquidation cascade. BitMEX analysis shows that auto–deleveraging mechanisms across multiple exchanges disrupted delta–neutral strategies, forcing professional market makers to reduce liquidity and leaving order books at their thinnest levels since 2022.

“2025 marked a turning point where market structure mattered more than market direction,” said Stephan Lutz, CEO of BitMEX. “The events of October showed that even sophisticated, historically neutral strategies can fail when exchange risk engines are stressed, and that resilience now depends on transparent systems and disciplined risk management.”

The report also finds that funding rate arbitrage, once considered a reliable source of passive yield, became increasingly crowded. As exchange–native delta–neutral products expanded, funding rates compressed sharply, with yields falling toward 4 percent and often below prevailing U.S. Treasury rates by mid–year.

Beyond market mechanics, the report highlights a growing trust divide between fair matching exchanges and so–called B–Book platforms. BitMEX researchers observed multiple incidents in which profitable traders faced trade reversals or account restrictions under “abnormal trading” clauses, reinforcing the importance of understanding counterparty risk.

“Where traders choose to execute has become as important as the strategy itself,” Lutz said. “As derivatives markets mature, participants are demanding venues that prioritize fair matching, clear rules and accountability, particularly during periods of market stress.”

The report also examines the rise of perpetual decentralized exchanges, noting increased innovation alongside new vulnerabilities such as targeted liquidation attacks and oracle manipulation. At the same time, BitMEX identifies emerging product categories, including equity perpetuals and funding rate trading, as signs of continued evolution in the derivatives landscape. Earlier this week, it launched Equity Perps, giving traders 24/7 access to 10 US stocks and indices.

Looking ahead, BitMEX concludes that the era of easy yield has ended, but that innovation in product design and market structure is accelerating. The firm expects continued convergence between crypto and traditional markets, with derivatives increasingly used to access global assets on a 24/7 basis.

The full “State of Crypto Perpetual Swaps 2025” report is available on the BitMEX blog.

About BitMEX

BitMEX is the OG crypto derivatives exchange, providing professional crypto traders with a platform that caters to their needs with low latency, deep crypto native and especially BTC liquidity, and unmatched reliability.

Since its founding, no cryptocurrency has been lost through intrusion or hacking, allowing BitMEX users to trade with confidence that their funds are secure and that they have access to the products and tools required to be profitable.

BitMEX was also among the first exchanges to publish on–chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities data. The exchange continues to publish this data twice a week, providing assurance that customer funds are safely stored and segregated.

For more information, users can visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com and follow Discord, Telegram and Twitter.

Media Contact
[email protected]

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/15fba643–2895–44b6–9a8d–2beeae86f7a9


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BitMEX Report Finds Crypto Perpetuals Enter Post-Yield Era

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMEX, one of the safest exchanges, today released its end–of–year research report, “State of Crypto Perpetual Swaps 2025,” outlining five core insights that defined a turbulent year for the global crypto derivatives market. The report examines how structural stress, liquidity shocks and the breakdown of once–reliable trading strategies reshaped perpetual swaps in 2025.

According to the report, the most significant event of the year was the Oct. 10 to 11 market crash, which triggered an estimated $20 billion liquidation cascade. BitMEX analysis shows that auto–deleveraging mechanisms across multiple exchanges disrupted delta–neutral strategies, forcing professional market makers to reduce liquidity and leaving order books at their thinnest levels since 2022.

“2025 marked a turning point where market structure mattered more than market direction,” said Stephan Lutz, CEO of BitMEX. “The events of October showed that even sophisticated, historically neutral strategies can fail when exchange risk engines are stressed, and that resilience now depends on transparent systems and disciplined risk management.”

The report also finds that funding rate arbitrage, once considered a reliable source of passive yield, became increasingly crowded. As exchange–native delta–neutral products expanded, funding rates compressed sharply, with yields falling toward 4 percent and often below prevailing U.S. Treasury rates by mid–year.

Beyond market mechanics, the report highlights a growing trust divide between fair matching exchanges and so–called B–Book platforms. BitMEX researchers observed multiple incidents in which profitable traders faced trade reversals or account restrictions under “abnormal trading” clauses, reinforcing the importance of understanding counterparty risk.

“Where traders choose to execute has become as important as the strategy itself,” Lutz said. “As derivatives markets mature, participants are demanding venues that prioritize fair matching, clear rules and accountability, particularly during periods of market stress.”

The report also examines the rise of perpetual decentralized exchanges, noting increased innovation alongside new vulnerabilities such as targeted liquidation attacks and oracle manipulation. At the same time, BitMEX identifies emerging product categories, including equity perpetuals and funding rate trading, as signs of continued evolution in the derivatives landscape. Earlier this week, it launched Equity Perps, giving traders 24/7 access to 10 US stocks and indices.

Looking ahead, BitMEX concludes that the era of easy yield has ended, but that innovation in product design and market structure is accelerating. The firm expects continued convergence between crypto and traditional markets, with derivatives increasingly used to access global assets on a 24/7 basis.

The full “State of Crypto Perpetual Swaps 2025” report is available on the BitMEX blog.

About BitMEX

BitMEX is the OG crypto derivatives exchange, providing professional crypto traders with a platform that caters to their needs with low latency, deep crypto native and especially BTC liquidity, and unmatched reliability.

Since its founding, no cryptocurrency has been lost through intrusion or hacking, allowing BitMEX users to trade with confidence that their funds are secure and that they have access to the products and tools required to be profitable.

BitMEX was also among the first exchanges to publish on–chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities data. The exchange continues to publish this data twice a week, providing assurance that customer funds are safely stored and segregated.

For more information, users can visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com and follow Discord, Telegram and Twitter.

Media Contact
[email protected]

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/15fba643–2895–44b6–9a8d–2beeae86f7a9


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BitMEX Launches Equity Perps for 24/7 Stock Trading

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMEX, one of the safest exchanges, today announced the launch of Equity Perps, a new derivatives product that allows traders to gain exposure to major U.S. stocks and equity indices using cryptocurrency as collateral. The launch expands BitMEX’s product suite beyond crypto–native markets, enabling 24/7 trading on traditional equity benchmarks, including when U.S. stock markets are closed.

Equity Perps are cash–settled perpetual swap contracts that track the price of individual U.S. stocks or indices and do not have an expiry date. Similar to BitMEX’s existing crypto perpetuals, the contracts use a funding rate mechanism to anchor prices to the underlying reference index. Traders can take long or short positions with up to 20x leverage, using assets such as Bitcoin or Tether as margin collateral.

“Equity Perps give traders a more flexible way to access U.S. equity markets using crypto,” said Stephan Lutz, CEO of BitMEX. “By removing traditional market hours and allowing crypto collateral, we are extending our derivatives expertise to a broader set of global markets while maintaining the reliability and performance BitMEX is known for.”

At launch, Equity Perps are available on a selection of widely traded U.S. stocks and indices, including Amazon, Apple, Circle, Coinbase, Meta, Nvidia, Robinhood, Tesla, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq. BitMEX plans to expand the range of available contracts over time. Trading is open 24/7, with index pricing during U.S. market hours based primarily on real–time equity prices and, outside those hours, supported by tokenized spot prices from multiple exchanges.

All Equity Perps trades on BitMEX feature a maker rebate of 2.5 basis points and a taker fee of 7.5 basis points. Funding is exchanged every eight hours, consistent with BitMEX’s existing perpetual swap products, regardless of U.S. equity market hours. In the event of corporate actions such as stock splits, affected contracts will be settled early and relisted once the action is complete.

To mark the launch, BitMEX is offering a 70,000 USDT prize pool for eligible users who trade Equity Perps, alongside maker rebates on all Equity Perps contracts. Additional educational resources and product guides are available through the BitMEX website and blog.

About BitMEX

BitMEX is the OG crypto derivatives exchange, providing professional crypto traders with a platform that caters to their needs with low latency, deep crypto native and especially BTC liquidity and unmatched reliability.

Since its founding, no cryptocurrency has been lost through intrusion or hacking, allowing BitMEX users to trade with confidence that their funds are secure and that they have access to the products and tools required to be profitable.

BitMEX was also among the first exchanges to publish on chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities data. The exchange continues to publish this data twice a week, providing assurance that customer funds are safely stored and segregated.

For more information, users can visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com and follow Discord, Telegram and Twitter. For further inquiries, please contact [email protected].

Media Contact

BitMEX Press

[email protected]

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BitMEX Launches Year-End Gala: Win from a 3.5 BTC Prize Pool

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMEX, one of the safest crypto exchanges, announced today the launch of its Year End Gala, allowing traders to compete for their share of a 3 BTC prize pool, in addition to 0.5 BTC in bonus rewards with 5 Sony Playstation 5 Pros available through a lucky draw.

The competition will run from 18 December 2025 at 12:00 AM (UTC) to 16 January 2026 at 11:59 PM (UTC). Users can participate in the competition anytime during the campaign period.

Rewards will be distributed across three leaderboards:

  • Highest Trading Volume: 80% of the total prize pool will be shared by the Top 100 Traders ranked by trading volume
  • Highest PnL: 10% of the total prize pool will be shared by the Top 100 Traders ranked by PnL
  • Highest ROI%: 10% of the total prize pool will be shared by the Top 100 Traders ranked by ROI%

To participate in the Year End Gala, traders must be fully verified on BitMEX. Competition details and registration can be found here.

About BitMEX
BitMEX is the OG crypto derivatives exchange, providing professional crypto traders with a platform that caters to their needs through low latency, deep crypto native liquidity and unmatched reliability.

Since its founding, no cryptocurrency has been lost through intrusion or hacking, allowing BitMEX users to trade safely in the knowledge that their funds are secure. So too that they have access to the products and tools they require to be profitable.

BitMEX was also one of the first exchanges to publish their on–chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities data. The exchange continues to publish this data twice a week – proving assurance that they safely store and segregate the funds they are entrusted with.

For more information on BitMEX, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com, and follow Telegram, Twitter, Discord, and its online communities. For further inquiries, please contact [email protected].

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ef08295d–3360–4fa7–b386–773da118a2fe


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