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BitMEX, short for Bitcoin Mercantile Exchange, is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that specializes in derivatives trading. Launched in 2014, it allows users to trade Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies using contracts that represent the value of the underlying assets rather than the assets themselves. BitMEX is particularly known for offering leveraged trading, enabling users to amplify their potential returns (as well as their risks) by borrowing funds to trade larger positions than their account balance would normally allow. The platform provides various derivative products, including perpetual swaps and futures contracts, catering to more advanced traders looking for speculative opportunities. BitMEX operates globally and has garnered significant attention within the cryptocurrency trading community, though it has also faced regulatory scrutiny in various jurisdictions.
As part of its regular market adaptation strategy, the well-known cryptocurrency trading platform BitMEX has altered the index weights for a variety of digital assets. The implementation of these adjustments took place on June 28, 2024, at 4 AM UTC, indicating BitMEX’s commitment to providing the latest market reflections through its indices. Quarterly Index Review […]
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