BitMEX is a professional cryptocurrency derivatives exchange using advanced matching engines and margin systems. It offers perpetual swaps and futures so traders gain leveraged exposure without owning underlying crypto assets. This helps speculators, hedgers, and market makers efficiently express views, manage risk, and access deep liquidity.
Security is guaranteed through institutional-grade custody, multi-signature cold storage, and segregated hot wallets. BitMEX publishes transparent Proof of Reserves and Liabilities plus open-source solvency verification tools for independent audits. The exchange has successfully maintained solvency with no customer funds lost, supporting confident derivatives trading at scale.
Register a BitMEX account, complete identity verification, and enable security features like two-factor authentication. Deposit supported cryptocurrencies, then choose Perpetual Swaps or Futures from the trading interface. Select contract, leverage, and order type, place long or short orders, then monitor positions and manage risk.
BitMEX offers crypto derivatives, spot trading, conversion tools, and professional-grade trading interfaces. Users trade Perpetual Swaps, Futures, Pre-Launch Futures, Prediction Markets, and spot pairs with deep liquidity. Advanced features like trading bots, multi-chart workspaces, sub-accounts, and hotkeys support sophisticated strategies and automation.
