BitMEX to Delist 48 Perpetual Contracts on September 11 Due to Low Trading Interest

The delisting, set for 12:00 UTC, will follow standard procedure for early settlement, affecting various trading pairs including ARBUSD, SHIBUSD, and others.

Summary

BitMEX announced it will remove 48 perpetual contracts from its platform on September 11 at 12:00 UTC, citing insufficient trading interest. The delisting will be accompanied by early settlement per the exchange’s standard procedure. Affected pairs include ARBUSD, SHIBUSD, and several others.

Terms & Concepts
  • Perpetual Contract: A type of futures contract that does not have an expiration date, allowing traders to hold positions indefinitely as long as they meet margin requirements.
  • Early Settlement: A process in which a financial position is closed before its originally scheduled settlement date, typically under specific conditions such as low trading volume or market changes.