- Bitfinex Derivatives has launched perpetual contracts for HS50, NI225, and XJO.
- The derivatives platform’s services are not available to U.S. users.
- The new perpetual contracts went live today at 06:30 a.m. ET.
Bitfinex Derivatives now offers products commonly found on traditional financial exchanges, with trading available around the clock subject to certain limitations.
Bitfinex Derivatives expands its perpetuals lineup
On Wednesday, the derivatives platform introduced perpetual contracts for three major Asian equity indices. In its press release, CTO Paolo Ardoino commented:
We are delighted to add the HONG KONG 50, JAPAN 225, and AUSTRALIA 200 perpetual swaps to our portfolio of derivatives products.
The new contracts launched today at 06:30 a.m. ET. Separately, Bitfinex recently noted that the total number of bitcoin wallets with a non-zero BTC balance reached a record 45.388 million.
New perpetual contracts unavailable to U.S. users
It is important to note that Bitfinex Derivatives and its services are not accessible to U.S. clients. In jurisdictions where the platform is permitted, access is available only to verified users.
The perpetual contracts announced today offer up to 100x leverage and operate similarly to the platform’s existing perpetual products — all positions are settled in USDt, the U.S. dollar–pegged Tether token. Ardoino added:
These equity indices are strong indicators of how the Asian economy is performing. We’re proud to give Bitfinex Derivatives traders the freedom to trade these contracts at any time of the day and week.
By adding the HONG KONG 50 (HS50), JAPAN 225 (NI225), and AUSTRALIA 200 (XJO) perpetual swaps, Bitfinex Derivatives broadens its coverage of global equity exposure, enabling traders to speculate on regional market performance outside normal exchange hours. As with other derivative offerings on the platform, risk controls and margin requirements apply, and products may be restricted or unavailable depending on local regulations and user verification status.