BitMEX

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BitMEX is a pioneering Bitcoin derivatives exchange, credited with popularizing Bitcoin perpetual swap contracts in 2016. Founded by Arthur Hayes in 2014, BitMEX was one of the first high-leverage Bitcoin trading platforms and at its peak in 2019 handled over $10 billion in daily volume. It now operates as a regulated exchange serving professional traders.

Details

Fees: -0.01% maker, 0.075% taker
Type: Derivatives exchange (perpetuals & futures)
Region: Global
Founder: Arthur Hayes
Maker Fee: -0.01%
Taker Fee: 0.05%
Bitcoin Only: No
Founded Year: 2014
Headquarters: Seychelles
Kyc Required: Yes
Trading Fees: -0.01% maker (rebate) / 0.05% taker
Us Available: No
Fee Structure: Negative maker rebate; 0.075% taker
Derivatives Only: Yes
Lightning Support: No
Invented Perpetual Swap: Yes
Historically Significant: Yes

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