BitMEX Announcements

2021-08-12 06:42:49 Completed – [Mainnet] Scheduled Temporary Downtime 12 August 2021

Our scheduled upgrade today was completed successfully, with trading resuming at 03:35 UTC.

Thank you to our users for their understanding.

If you have any questions, please contact Support: www.bitmex.com/support Open / Comment

2021-08-12 04:16:36 Reminder - [Mainnet] Scheduled Temporary Downtime in One Hour

Please be reminded that we will temporarily halt trading in our production (Mainnet) environment in one hour (Thursday, 12 August at 02:15 UTC) to facilitate a major upgrade to our operating system. From this time, any order actions will be rejected. Deposits made will be queued for processing.

The system will be online again in cancel-only mode from approximately 03:10 UTC. Order cancel requests and deposits will be processed normally. Continuous trading will recommence from approximately 03:15 UTC.

From the halt of trading until continuous trading resumes, there will be no Mark Price updates and hence no liquidations.

For more information, please see our blog: https://bit.ly/3CG80Og Open / Comment

2021-08-11 09:33:33 Reminder - Scheduled Downtime for 12 August

Please be reminded that we will temporarily halt trading on the BitMEX platform on Thursday, 12 August at 02:15 UTC to facilitate a major upgrade to our operating system. From this time, any order actions will be rejected. Deposits made will be queued for processing.

The system will be online again in cancel-only mode from approximately 03:10 UTC. Order cancel requests and deposits will be processed normally. Continuous trading will recommence from approximately 03:15 UTC.

From the halt of trading until continuous trading resumes, there will be no Mark Price updates and hence no liquidations.

For more information, please see our blog: https://bit.ly/3lS3kyF Open / Comment

2021-08-10 21:17:09 Crypto is Changing, and BitMEX is Changing With It

Our CEO Alex Höptner writes on the company’s resolution to the United States CFTC and FinCEN matters, and what’s next for BitMEX.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/3CBQKJN Open / Comment

2021-08-10 21:12:06 We’re happy to confirm that the company has reached a resolution with the United States CFTC and FinCEN. This marks a new chapter for BitMEX.

We are 100% focused on continuing to grow and develop with user verification, compliance, and robust anti-money laundering controls at the centre of everything we do.

With all of our active users fully verified, we are well-positioned to grow and set a positive example in this new era for crypto exchanges.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/3fQqn9c Open / Comment

2021-08-10 10:03:04 BitMEX Teams Up With AC Milan As Principal Partner

Today, we are thrilled to announce our multi-year partnership with world-renowned football club AC Milan. This will make BitMEX AC Milan’s first-ever Official Sleeve Partner and the Official Cryptocurrency Trading Partner of the Rossoneri.

Our sponsorship extends to both the men’s and women’s teams, as well as the Rossoneri’s eSports team - AQM. The BitMEX logo will be proudly displayed on the sleeve of all official playing kits for the three teams, representing the brands’ focus on innovation, progress, and inclusion.

For more information, see here: www.bitmex.com/acmilan Open / Comment

2021-08-10 07:13:17 AXSUSDT Quanto Perpetual Contract - Live Now on BitMEX

Introducing our newest listing - the AXSUSDT Quanto Perpetual Swap.

The AXSUSDT Perpetual Swap contract with up to 20x leverage went live at 04:00 UTC on 10 August 2021 and is available to trade on BitMEX now.

Please see our blog for more information: https://bit.ly/37sw0WR Open / Comment

2021-08-06 05:08:01 Crypto Trader Digest - Serf No More

In the latest edition of Crypto Trader Digest, Arthur goes deep into El Salvador and examines its potential to create a bitcoin-backed currency, and how meaningful that might be for countries most at risk by the quickening pace of automation.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/3CokCt5 Open / Comment

2021-08-05 08:20:04 Important Reminder - Scheduled Downtime for 12 August

Please be reminded that we will temporarily halt trading on the BitMEX platform on Thursday, 12 August at 02:15 UTC to facilitate a major upgrade to our operating system. From this time, any order actions will be rejected. Deposits made will be queued for processing.

The system will be online again in cancel-only mode from approximately 03:10 UTC. Order cancel requests and deposits will be processed normally. Continuous trading will recommence from approximately 03:15 UTC.

From the halt of trading until continuous trading resumes, there will be no Mark Price updates and hence no liquidations.

For more information, please see our blog: https://bit.ly/2Wx2iO9 Open / Comment

2021-08-04 06:53:36 Chainalysis has removed its previous high risk assessment for BitMEX. Our Chief Compliance Officer Malcolm Wright weighs in on the positive development and shares his view on our commitment to responsible innovation: https://bit.ly/3ih83b8 Open / Comment