BitMEX has announced a “TradFi Trading Campaign” for users trading TradFi derivatives on its platform, with a total prize pool of 50,000 USDT. According to the announcement, the event runs from April 16, 2026 at 12:00 UTC to May 16, 2026 at 23:59 UTC, giving participants a full month to join.
The campaign is tied to BitMEX’s TradFi perpetual contracts. The exchange said these products cover global equities, indices, commodities, and foreign exchange. A key point in the promotion is 24/7 trading access, allowing users to trade outside standard market hours rather than waiting for traditional sessions to open.
Three reward tracks in the campaign
BitMEX said rewards will be distributed across three categories. The first is for new traders: users who start trading TradFi perpetual contracts on the platform can receive a $5 trading bonus. This part of the campaign is aimed at onboarding first-time participants in the product line.
The second category is based on trading volume. Participants who reach the required volume tiers can claim trading bonuses, with rewards going up to $500 per user. The third category focuses on social sharing. Users who trade TradFi perpetual contracts during weekends and post proof of their trade on X can also receive a $5 trading bonus.
KYC is required to participate
To join the campaign, traders must complete full-name identity verification, or KYC, on BitMEX. The announcement does not list the detailed volume thresholds or full sign-up mechanics in the body of the article, and instead directs users to the official campaign page for terms and registration details.
In the same material, BitMEX also described itself as a long-running crypto derivatives exchange and said it publishes on-chain proof of reserves and proof of liabilities data twice a week. The source article also included a disclaimer stating that the content was promotional material and did not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell assets.