New Trading Contracts for Major Currency Pairs
BitMEX has launched six new FX Perpetual Swap contracts, enabling traders to access major global currency markets using cryptocurrency as collateral. Announced on April 29, 2026, these contracts facilitate 24/7 trading, allowing users to operate without traditional brokers or fiat funding. The perpetual contracts include EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, USD/CHF, and USD/CAD, providing exposure to widely traded currency pairs. EUR/USD alone accounts for approximately 23% of daily trading volume, underscoring its significance in global forex activity.
BitMEX CEO Stephan Lutz stated, “Forex is the largest and most liquid market globally, yet access still depends on fragmented and time-bound systems.” He emphasised that the FX Perpetual Swaps offer seamless access to major currency pairs at any time, using cryptocurrency as margin. This new product builds on BitMEX’s experience in crypto derivatives and marks a renewed expansion into forex-linked perpetual products.
