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We’ve put what you might want to know about trading crypto and derivatives at BitMEX, right here.

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Introduction to Crypto Derivatives Trading

Leverage in Crypto Trading Margin and Futures Contracts

An overview of how leverage is granted when trading margin and futures crypto contracts, and a comparison of both.

Reducing Counterparty Risk with Crypto Derivatives

Why and how crypto derivatives on BitMEX offer a way for traders to reduce counterparty risk.

How To Trade Futures Contracts with Leverage

An analysis of how to place a trade using leverage for XBT/USD futures contracts on BitMEX.

Trading Crypto Perpetual Contracts on BitMEX

A deep dive into crypto perpetual swaps and how they work, using the XBTUSDT on BitMEX as an example.

Perpetual Swaps vs. Other Crypto Trading Products

A look at the XBTUSD perpetual contract on BitMEX, and a comparison with other trading products including spot, margin, and futures.

Three Basis Trading Strategies in Crypto

An analysis of three basis trading strategies, also known as interest rate trades, including their mechanics, margin considerations, profit potential, and more.

Level Up Your Market Analysis

Types of Chart Patterns in Technical Analysis

An overview of chart trendlines, including the common types and how to identify them.

Three Types of Continuation Patterns

A deep dive into basic continuation patterns including flags, pennants, and wedges.

How to Identify Triangular Patterns

A guide to triangular continuation patterns and how to identify their angles.

Trading Neckline Continuation Patterns

A guide to neckline continuation patterns including cup and handle patterns and head and shoulders.

The Anatomy of Candlesticks

A look at the different types of candle sticks, how to identify them, and more.

Candlesticks Part 1: Neutral Candlesticks

A deep dive into neutral candlesticks as a type of chart pattern, their indicators, and more.

Candlesticks Part 2: Bearish Candlesticks

A look at bearish candlesticks as a type of chart pattern, their indicators, and more.

Candlesticks Part 3: Bullish Candlesticks

An analysis of bullish candlesticks as a type of chart pattern, their indicators, and more.

Automated Crypto Trading with Trading Bots

Build a Simple Trading Bot on BitMEX

A webinar to help upskill attendees on how to set up and run a basic grid bot on BitMEX.

Get Started with Grid Trading Bots

A webinar to equip users with the tools and resources to build their own grid trading bots.

Crypto Trader Digest

News, trends, insights and in-depth market analysis for all traders from Arthur Hayes.

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BitMEX is a P2P crypto-products trading platform. BitMEX and the mobile apps issued under BMEX are wholly owned and operated by HDR Global Trading Limited, a Republic of Seychelles incorporated entity or its relevant authorised affiliates. Trading in cryptocurrency derivatives involves significant risks. Please consider whether using BitMEX is appropriate for you. Please read our Terms of Service, Risk Disclosure Statement and Privacy Notice. US Persons are prohibited from accessing the services of the BitMEX trading platform. Cryptocurrency charts by TradingView.