BitMEX go change Tick Sizes, Lot Sizes & Margins for Aug 7
On August 7, 2025 at 04:00 UTC, BitMEX go update how dem dey do tick sizes, lot sizes and margin requirements for many perpetual swaps. For SXTUSDT, HAEDALUSDT, DOODUSDT, MELANIAUSDT and BLURUSDT, tick sizes go reduce small small to tight increments wey go improve liquidity and narrow spread dem. Lot size for LINKUSDT go reduce from 1,000 to 100 contracts, so person fit hold smaller position. BitMEX go also change base initial margin and maintenance margin to 1% and 2% for ten altcoin contracts, plus increase risk limits to between 50,000 and 150,000 USDT based on how contract own liquidity be. These margin changes go reduce initial margin requirements, increase maximum leverage, and bring bankruptcy price closer to entry price, and reduced maintenance margins go lower liquidation threshold. Traders fit expect make their capital work better, get higher leverage and better market depth after the update. For full contract details and risk considerations, go visit BitMEX platform.
Bullish
BitMEX decishon to reduce tick sizes and lot sizes plus make margin requirements easier na generally good for traders and market activity. Smaller tick sizes dey usually make bid-offer spread narrow, e dey boost liquidity for price takers. Smaller lot size na im go lower capital barrier, e go attract small traders and increase order book depth. Eased initial plus maintenance margins go increase max leverage, e go allow bigger position with less capital. Historically, these kind parameter changes for derivatives platform like Binance Futures margin cuts for 2023 dem carry notable increase for trading volume and volatility. For short term, we fit expect more leverage-driven trading, higher turnover and deeper order books. For long term, better capital efficiency and tighter spreads go fit improve BitMEX competitive position and market share among perpetual swap places. But high leverage still get liquidation risk, e fit cause more volatility when market dey move. Overall, this update fit make trading activity increase and good vibes for BitMEX.