BitMEX has launched six FX perpetual swap contracts, giving crypto traders access to major global currency pairs through crypto collateral.

The new contracts cover EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, USD/CHF, and USD/CAD. These pairs sit among the most traded currency markets in the world and are closely tied to interest rates, central bank policy, inflation expectations, and global risk appetite.

For BitMEX, the launch adds another traditional finance-linked product line to its derivatives platform. For traders, it creates a route into forex markets through crypto-native trading platforms.

Crypto Collateral Comes to Major FX Pairs

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