Bitunix to list OURAUSDT pre-IPO perpetual futures
The exchange says the USDT-margined contract referencing Oura Inc. (Nasdaq: OURA) opens at 12:00 UTC, with 20x maximum leverage and no shareholder rights.
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Bitunix announced it will launch OURAUSDT in USDT-M Pre-IPO perpetual futures at 2026-09-23 12:00 (UTC). The contract references Oura Inc. (Nasdaq: OURA), settles in USDT, carries a maximum leverage of 20x, and settles funding every 8 hours with 24/7 trading hours. The source states that pre-IPO perpetual futures do not represent ownership of the underlying shares and confer no shareholder, voting, or other equity interests. It does not establish any required action for readers. This content is not investment or trading advice.
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Product: OURAUSDT USDT-M Pre-IPO perpetual futures on Bitunix.
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Launch time: 2026-09-23 12:00 (UTC).
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Underlying reference: Oura Inc. (Nasdaq: OURA).
Key timeline
Bitunix publishes the OURAUSDT pre-IPO perpetual futures launch announcement.
OURAUSDT USDT-M Pre-IPO perpetual futures are scheduled to launch on Bitunix.
Who may be affected
- Bitunix users who trade or plan to trade USDT-M futures, specifically the OURAUSDT contract.
- Users seeking exposure to the price performance of Oura Inc. before a public listing, as described by the source.
Impact analysis
The confirmed operational change is the addition of one tradable contract, OURAUSDT, on Bitunix at 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC. Users who choose to trade it will be using a USDT-margined perpetual future with 20x maximum leverage, funding settled every 8 hours, and 24/7 trading hours. The source states that during periods when public market pricing is unavailable, Bitunix will calculate the mark price using a combination of platform trading prices and external market reference prices. It also states that Bitunix may adjust parameters such as minimum moving price, maximum leverage, initial margin, and maintenance margin requirements based on market risk conditions. The contract may be converted to standard equity perpetual futures if the underlying company completes an IPO, or delisted and settled if the IPO fails, is delayed, or other significant market events occur. The source does not state any effect on other Bitunix products or on users who do not trade this contract. This content is not investment or trading advice.
What the announcement does not say
The source does not disclose the initial margin or maintenance margin levels, the minimum moving price, the exact mark price inputs or methodology, the delisting or settlement price mechanics, or the specific conditions and timing for any conversion to standard equity perpetual futures. It also does not state whether the contract will be available in all jurisdictions or to all account types. This content is not investment or trading advice.
Risk notes
- The source describes pre-IPO perpetual futures as high-risk derivative products that may be significantly more volatile than regular digital asset futures.
- The underlying company may fail to complete its IPO, or the listing may be delayed or canceled, according to the source.
- The source states that market prices may fluctuate dramatically before and after the official listing and may deviate significantly from the final IPO price for an extended period.
- The source states that in adverse market conditions, users may lose part or all of their margin balance.
- The source states that pre-IPO perpetual futures are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially associated with the related companies.
- This article is only for verifying the exchange's official announcement 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
What exactly is launching on Bitunix?
Bitunix will launch OURAUSDT in USDT-M Pre-IPO perpetual futures at 2026-09-23 12:00 (UTC), referencing Oura Inc. (Nasdaq: OURA).
Does trading OURAUSDT give me shares or voting rights in Oura Inc.?
No. The source states that pre-IPO perpetual futures do not represent ownership of the underlying shares and do not confer shareholder rights, voting rights, or other equity interests.
What happens if Oura Inc. completes or fails to complete its IPO?
The source says Bitunix may convert the contract into standard equity perpetual futures if the IPO succeeds, subject to market conditions, with specific arrangements announced separately. If the IPO fails, is delayed, or other significant market events occur, Bitunix reserves the right to delist the contract and settle accordingly.
Can Bitunix change the contract terms after launch?
The source states that Bitunix may adjust parameters from time to time based on market risk conditions, including the minimum moving price, maximum leverage, initial margin, and/or maintenance margin requirements.
Does the announcement require me to take any action?
No. The source describes the listing and product mechanics but does not establish any required action for readers. This content is not investment or trading advice.
Official sources
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