Crypto-backed perpetual contracts offer round-the-clock exposure to major US equities and indices
BitMEX is expanding into tokenized equities with the launch of Equity Perps, perpetual swap contracts that allow investors to gain 24/7, crypto-collateralized exposure to US stocks such as Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, and indices including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The product mirrors the leveraged and non-expiring structure that revolutionized crypto trading, now applied to equities traditionally limited by market hours.
Interest in tokenized stocks is growing rapidly. Platforms like Bitget report over $1 billion in cumulative spot trading volume, largely concentrated in December, driven by tech and AI-related equities and precious metals-linked products. Similarly, Kraken’s xStocks platform surpassed $10 billion in combined trading volume, highlighting increasing adoption of crypto-style liquidity for traditional assets.
BitMEX’s Equity Perps allow investors to retain crypto holdings as collateral, offering flexibility for leveraged trading at any time. This appeals particularly to younger investors seeking self-directed investing and access to US equities without relying on traditional market hours.
Equity Perps operate in a regulatory gray zone, offered via a Panamanian entity with multi-asset collateral options including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and stablecoins. While regulatory frameworks differ by jurisdiction, BitMEX emphasizes cash-settled contracts as a safer alternative to spot tokenized shares.
As tokenized equities gain traction, BitMEX’s 24/7 crypto-backed Equity Perps reflect a growing trend of integrating traditional assets into the crypto ecosystem, offering round-the-clock trading and leveraged opportunities in a rapidly evolving market.
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