BitMEX has launched Equity Perps, a new line of perpetual swap contracts providing 24/7, crypto-collateralized exposure to major US stocks and indexes like Apple and Tesla. Demand for onchain equities is rising, with Bitget reporting over $1 billion in spot trading volume for tokenized stocks in December alone. Kraken’s xStocks tokenized equities surpassed $10 billion in combined exchange transaction volume. Coinbase is integrating stocks, prediction markets, and tokenized assets. BitMEX targets Gen Z adults in the US, offering Equity Perps as a way to trade with leverage during convenient times while using crypto assets as collateral. The contracts offer maker rebates, neutral funding rates, and multi-asset collateral options. However, the regulatory landscape for tokenized stocks and equity-linked products remains uncertain, with regulators in the US and Europe warning about investor protection and ownership rights. BitMEX is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations, while Bitget respects regulatory differences and sees them as part of the industry’s evolution.

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