Bitunix to List Three USDT-M Perpetual Futures
Bitunix says it will launch AKAMUSDT, USDEXUSDT and VKTXUSDT perpetual futures on 2026-10-09 at 12:00 UTC, with leverage from 1x to 20x.
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Bitunix announced it will launch AKAMUSDT, USDEXUSDT and VKTXUSDT in USDT-M perpetual futures at 2026-10-09 12:00 UTC. The named underlyings are Akamai Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKAM), StablecoinX Inc. (Nasdaq: USDE) and Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VKTX). Supported leverage is stated as 1x to 20x. The source does not establish any required action for readers; it is a listing notice, not a mandatory step. This is not investment or trading advice.
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Bitunix will launch AKAMUSDT, USDEXUSDT and VKTXUSDT in USDT-M perpetual futures at 2026-10-09 12:00 UTC.
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Underlyings named: Akamai Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKAM), StablecoinX Inc. (Nasdaq: USDE) and Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VKTX).
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Supported leverage for all three contracts is stated as 1x to 20x.
Key timeline
Bitunix publishes the listing announcement.
Scheduled launch of AKAMUSDT, USDEXUSDT and VKTXUSDT in USDT-M perpetual futures.
Who may be affected
- Bitunix users who intend to trade the newly listed USDT-M perpetual futures contracts.
- Users monitoring Bitunix stock perpetual futures products.
Impact analysis
The confirmed operational change is the addition of three USDT-M perpetual futures contracts on Bitunix at a stated time, with leverage stated as 1x to 20x. For users who choose to trade these contracts, the direct consequence is that the instruments become part of the venue's futures lineup at the scheduled time, subject to the Bitunix Futures Services Agreement. The announcement also confirms that contract parameters are not fixed: Bitunix states it may adjust minimum price movement, maximum leverage, initial margin and maintenance margin requirements based on market risk conditions. That means the leverage range and margin terms described at launch are the venue's stated starting parameters, not a guarantee of permanence. The source does not state fees, funding rates, tick sizes, margin tiers or liquidity conditions, so no conclusion can be drawn on trading costs or execution. Readers outside the scope of Bitunix futures trading are not assigned any effect by this announcement. This is not investment or trading advice.
What the announcement does not say
The source does not disclose contract specifications such as tick size, funding interval, margin tiers, fee schedule, or whether all three contracts will begin trading simultaneously at the stated time. It also does not state whether the launch could be delayed or parameters changed before launch. This is not investment or trading advice.
Risk notes
- Bitunix explicitly states it may adjust minimum price movement, maximum leverage, initial margin and maintenance margin requirements based on market risk conditions.
- The announcement states the contracts are subject to the Bitunix Futures Services Agreement, which readers would need to review separately.
- Bitunix's risk warning states that investing in digital assets involves inherent risks and that Bitunix is not liable for investment gains or losses.
- The source does not describe liquidity, pricing behavior, or the relationship between these perpetual contracts and the named underlying equities.
- This article is for verifying official exchange announcements only and is not investment or trading advice.
- This article verifies official exchange announcements 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
When will the three contracts launch?
Bitunix states the launch is scheduled for 2026-10-09 at 12:00 UTC. This is not investment or trading advice.
What leverage is supported?
The announcement states 1x to 20x for AKAMUSDT, USDEXUSDT and VKTXUSDT, while noting Bitunix may adjust maximum leverage based on market risk conditions. This is not investment or trading advice.
Do I need to take any action?
The source does not establish any required action. It is a listing notice and does not instruct users to register, migrate, or perform any step. This is not investment or trading advice.
What are the underlying assets?
Bitunix names Akamai Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: AKAM), StablecoinX Inc. (Nasdaq: USDE) and Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VKTX) as the underlying equities. This is not investment or trading advice.
Official sources
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