BitMEX
BitMEX
Inventore perpetual swap (2016); maker rebate −0,025%; BTC-margined. fine FinCEN; fondatori indicted; 250x leverage risky. fine FinCEN $100M 2021; fondatori indicted; 250x leverage risky
Data & conditions
| Maker / Taker fee | -0.01% / 0.075% |
|---|---|
| Markets | Derivatives |
| Max leverage | 100× |
| Fiat on-ramp | Yes |
| Fund custody | Custodial (platform holds funds) |
| KYC | Full |
| Supported countries | APAC, LATAM, MENA · 50+ countries |
| OAM Italy registration | No |
| Segment | B2C |
| MiCA / License status | VASP Seychelles Registrazione limitata |
Strengths
- Inventore perpetual swap (2016); maker rebate −0,025%; BTC-margined.
Weaknesses
- Fine FinCEN; fondatori indicted; 250x leverage risky.
Verdict
Inventore perpetual swap (2016); maker rebate −0,025%; BTC-margined. fine FinCEN; fondatori indicted; 250x leverage risky. fine FinCEN $100M 2021; fondatori indicted; 250x leverage risky
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FAQ
What are BitMEX's fees?
On BitMEX, spot fees are maker -0.01% / taker 0.07%. They drop with monthly volume and VIP tier.
Is BitMEX regulated in Europe?
Regulatory status of BitMEX: Registrazione limitata. Licence: VASP Seychelles.
Does BitMEX publish Proof of Reserves?
Proof of Reserves publication is not documented for BitMEX. No third-party reserve audit is documented. Reserve transparency is a critical factor after the FTX collapse.
Can I send transfers to third-party IBANs from BitMEX?
No, BitMEX is an exchange and does not allow transfers to third-party IBANs: fiat withdrawals return to a bank account in your own name.
Does BitMEX support derivatives and futures?
BitMEX offers derivatives trading, with up to 100x leverage.
Sources
- Official service page Data verified on Jun 1, 2026
- Verified source Data verified on Jun 13, 2026
Update history
- Entry rebuilt from the v2 canonical dataset (manually verified record).