Bitunix Lists Three Stock Perpetuals
CXMT, LYTE, and XIAOMI perps go live on Bitunix futures at 12:00 UTC on Aug 18, 2026.
Bitunix announced the launch of CXMTUSDT, LYTEUSDT, and XIAOMIUSDT perpetual futures on its USDT-M futures platform at 12:00 UTC on August 18, 2026. The contracts track CXMT Corporation, Roundhill Photonics & Optics ETF, and Xiaomi Corporation, with leverage from 1x to 20x. The announcement does not require any action from users; it only informs them of the new listings.
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Bitunix will launch CXMTUSDT, LYTEUSDT, and XIAOMIUSDT perpetual futures on 2026-08-18 12:00 UTC.
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The underlying assets are CXMT Corporation (SSE: 688825), Roundhill Photonics & Optics ETF (Cboe BZX: LYTE), and Xiaomi Corporation (HKEX: 1810).
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All three perpetual contracts support leverage from 1x to 20x.
Key facts
- Bitunix will launch CXMTUSDT, LYTEUSDT, and XIAOMIUSDT perpetual futures on 2026-08-18 12:00 UTC.
- The underlying assets are CXMT Corporation (SSE: 688825), Roundhill Photonics & Optics ETF (Cboe BZX: LYTE), and Xiaomi Corporation (HKEX: 1810).
- All three perpetual contracts support leverage from 1x to 20x.
- Bitunix may adjust parameters such as minimum price movement, maximum leverage, initial margin, and maintenance margin based on market risk conditions.
- The perpetual futures are subject to the Bitunix Futures Services Agreement.
- The English version of the announcement takes precedence over translated versions.
- Bitunix includes a risk warning about inherent risks in digital asset investing and states it is not liable for investment gains or losses.
Key timeline
Bitunix publishes the announcement of the new perpetual futures listings.
CXMTUSDT, LYTEUSDT, and XIAOMIUSDT perpetual futures go live on Bitunix.
Who may be affected
- Bitunix users who trade USDT-M perpetual futures and are interested in stock-linked products.
Impact analysis
The listing expands Bitunix's futures offerings with three new stock-perpetual contracts, providing traders access to equity and ETF price exposure via perpetual futures. The contracts are available with leverage up to 20x, which may attract users seeking leveraged exposure to these underlying assets. However, the announcement does not specify any changes to existing products, trading rules, or user obligations. The only direct operational consequence is that these new trading pairs become available at the stated time. Users who do not trade these specific pairs are unaffected. The announcement also notes that Bitunix may adjust contract parameters based on market risk, which could affect trading conditions for these pairs in the future.
What the announcement does not say
The announcement does not disclose the contract specifications such as tick size, funding rate, or margin requirements beyond leverage. It also does not specify whether the perpetuals are cash-settled or physically delivered, nor does it mention any eligibility restrictions or geographic limitations for traders.
Risk notes
- Trading perpetual futures involves inherent risks, and Bitunix states it is not liable for any investment gains or losses.
- Bitunix may adjust parameters such as minimum price movement, maximum leverage, initial margin, and maintenance margin based on market risk conditions.
- The announcement includes a general risk warning about the cryptocurrency market operating 24/7 and advises users to conduct their own risk assessment.
- The perpetual futures are subject to the Bitunix Futures Services Agreement, which users should review.
- This article is for verification of the exchange's official announcement only and does not constitute investment or trading advice.
This article is for information only and is not investment, legal, or tax advice. Digital assets are volatile and may result in loss of principal.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to do anything to access these new perpetual futures?
No action is required. The announcement only informs users that the new contracts will be available for trading starting at the specified time.
What are the underlying assets for these perpetual futures?
The underlying assets are CXMT Corporation (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 688825), Roundhill Photonics & Optics ETF (Cboe BZX: LYTE), and Xiaomi Corporation (HKEX: 1810).
What leverage is available for these contracts?
All three contracts support leverage from 1x to 20x.
Can Bitunix change the contract parameters after listing?
Yes, Bitunix may adjust parameters such as minimum price movement, maximum leverage, initial margin, and maintenance margin based on market risk conditions.
Official sources
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