# Futures

The RLS Party is on at MEXC! With 11,700,000 RLS up for grabs, everyone’s a winner—whether you’re new or already part of the MEXC family!Event Period: Apr 30, 2026, 10:00 (UTC) - May 14, 2026, 10:00 (UTC) Event 1: Deposit to Share 2,100,000 RLS (New User Exclusive)During the event, make a net deposit of at least 30,000 RLS, 100 USDT, or 100 USDC to receive 3,000 RLS. Rewards are limited to the first 700 eligible users on a first-come, first-served basis.Net Deposit = Total Deposits - Total Withdrawals. Transfers between MEXC accounts are excluded. Event 2: Trade Spot to Share 2,100,000 RLSDuring the event, complete the following tasks to receive corresponding rewards.Task 1: Welcome bonus for new users - Share 1,200,000 RLS Achieve at least 100 USDT in RLS/USDT Spot trading volume, and maintain total Spot holdings of at least 100 USDT in any token by the end of the event to get 3,000 RLS Rewards are limited to 400users on a first-come, first-served basis.Task 2: Complete RLS Spot trading volume - Share 900,000 RLS Achieve at least 1,000USDT in RLS/USDT Spot trading volume to share 900,000 RLSin proportion to individual RLS/USDT Spot trading volume.Individual rewards are capped at 30,000 RLS. Event 3: Trade Futures to Share 6,100,000 RLSDuring the event period, complete the following tasks to earn corresponding rewards:Task 1: Welcome Bonus for New Futures Users—2,100,000 RLSHaven't made your first Futures trading yet? Trade RLSon Futures and accumulate a trading volume of at least 1,000 USDT to receive 3,000 RLS. Rewards are limited to 700new users on a first-come, first-served basis.Task 2: Futures Trading Challenge—4,000,000 RLSTrade RLS on Futures and accumulate a trading volume of at least 10,000 USDT to qualify for a share of 4,000,000 RLS, distributed proportionally based on your valid Futures trading volume. The more you trade, the greater your rewards! Individual rewards are capped at 900,000 RLS. Note:Rewards from Task 1 and Task 2 can be combined.Event 4: Refer to Earn a Share of 1,200,000 RLSDuring the event, invite friends to join MEXC and snag your slice of the pie!Here's how it works:Step 1: Invite friends to sign up for a MEXC account and complete Primary KYC Verification using your referral link or code.Step 2: Ensure your friends complete any one of the events above (Event 1-3), to qualify as successful referrals. For each successful referral, you and your referred friend will both receive 3,000 RLS. Each user can receive up to 30,000 RLS from this referral event.Note: Users must register for the event before the referrals can be counted toward the calculation.Terms and ConditionsUsers must click the Register Now button on the event page to be eligible for the event.Market makers and institutional users are not eligible for this event. Sub-accounts are not eligible to participate.Upon successful registration, the system will automatically track deposits and trading volumes throughout the entire event period, starting from the event's beginning, not just from the time of registration.For Event 1-2, new users are those who newly sign up on MEXC or have a total deposit of less than 100 USDT (including on-chain deposits, fiat deposits, and P2P trading) before the event starts. For Event 3, new users are those who have not made any Futures trades before the event starts. Futures bonuses earned from this event will be valid for 20 days.Users who have registered for other new-user exclusive events are not eligible for rewards from the New User Tasks in this event.All rewards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis within 10 business days after the event ends. Token rewards will be airdropped to users' Spot wallets. Futures bonus rewards will be credited to users' Futures wallets.All participating users must strictly abide by the MEXC Terms of Service. MEXC reserves the right to disqualify any participants who engage in dishonest or abusive activities during the event, including bulk-account registrations to farm additional bonuses and any other activities in connection with unlawful, fraudulent or harmful purposes.MEXC reserves the right to modify the terms of this event without prior notice.MEXC reserves the right of final interpretation for this event. If you have any questions, please contact the Customer Service team.This event does not constitute investment advice. Participation in this event is entirely voluntary.

MEXC will be delisting the QUBIC, DEGEN and OXT USDT-M Perpetual Futures pairs on May 14, 2026, 09:00 (UTC). Please note: MEXC will close all positions for the abovementioned trading pairs at the fair price at the time of delisting.All open orders of the abovementioned trading pairs will be canceled upon delisting.Users are encouraged to search the affected trading pairs using the search bar and close any open positions before delisting to minimize risk and prevent potential loss.The abovementioned trading pairs will also be simultaneously delisted from Demo Trading, if applicable.The abovementioned trading pairs will also be simultaneously delisted from Futures Grid Trading, if applicable. Please disable the grid bot for the affected pairs in time and consider trading other pairs.Thank you for your continued support.

To enhance your Futures trading experience, MEXC is thrilled to announce that SHLD Index Futures will be listed on MEXC Futures (Web & App). Futures trading will be available immediately upon listing, with Futures Grid Bot strategies available within 5 minutes of listing. These listings allow users to trade major global indices with greater flexibility and efficiency.Index Futures Trading DetailsIndex FuturesListing Time (UTC)Trading Hours (UTC)LeverageMargin ModeSHLDMay 12, 2026, 12:1524/720xCrossIsolatedIntroduction to SHLD:Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) invests in global companies benefiting from the rise of defense technology, including AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and advanced military systems.🎉 Limited-Time Offer: Enjoy 0 Trading FeesEnjoy 0 trading fees on the Index Futures for a limited time!Important NotesIf a circuit breaker is triggered, trading will be temporarily suspended and orders cannot be executed. No forced liquidations will occur, and existing orders may still be canceled. Users should monitor market conditions and manage their positions responsibly. Refer to the official circuit breaker notice for further details.Availability of SHLD Index futures may vary depending on regulatory restrictions in different jurisdictions. Certain regions may not support these products. Users should consult the User Agreement for more information.MEXC reserves the right to modify the list of supported regions at any time for operational and compliance purposes.

MEXC will be delisting the TOKEN, PEACE, FLORK and CYPR USDT-M Perpetual Futures pairs on May 15, 2026, 07:00 (UTC). Please note: MEXC will close all positions for the abovementioned trading pairs at the fair price at the time of delisting.All open orders of the abovementioned trading pairs will be canceled upon delisting.Users are encouraged to search the affected trading pairs using the search bar and close any open positions before delisting to minimize risk and prevent potential loss.The abovementioned trading pairs will also be simultaneously delisted from Demo Trading, if applicable.The abovementioned trading pairs will also be simultaneously delisted from Futures Grid Trading, if applicable. Please disable the grid bot for the affected pairs in time and consider trading other pairs.Thank you for your continued support.

We are excited to announce the listing of 2 new Futures trading pairs on MEXC Copy Trade: XLEUSDT and PODUSDT. Followers can now leverage experienced traders' strategies with these fresh additions, while traders have the opportunity to earn even more by sharing their expertise.Details are as follows:Trading PairMaximum Leverage on Copy TradeXLEUSDT (Index)20x PODUSDT20x Start trading now and make the most of these exciting new opportunities on MEXC Copy Trade.

Effective from on May 12, 2026, 01:35 (UTC), MEXC has adjusted the funding rate settlement frequency for the LAYERUSDT Perpetual Futures pair. The new settlement frequency is now once every 4 hours. Details are as follows: Time (UTC)Max. Funding RateMay 12, 2026, 04:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%May 12, 2026, 08:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%May 12, 2026, 12:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%May 12, 2026, 16:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%……+3.00% / -3.00%For the latest funding rate details, please visit:Web: Navigate to Information → Funding Rate HistoryApp: Go to Futures → ... → Futures InfoNotes:The settlement frequency mentioned above may be further adjusted. Please stay tuned to the latest announcements.Users are advised to refer to the updated funding rate before placing orders. For existing orders, please adjust your position and margin accordingly to prevent potential asset loss.Thank you for your continued support.

Effective from on May 11, 2026, 13:55 (UTC), MEXC has adjusted the funding rate settlement frequency for the AAPLUSDT Perpetual Futures pair. The new settlement frequency is now once every 8 hours. Details are as follows: Time (UTC)Max. Funding RateMay 11, 2026, 16:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%May 12, 2026, 00:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%May 12, 2026, 08:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%May 12, 2026, 16:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%……+3.00% / -3.00%For the latest funding rate details, please visit:Web: Navigate to Information → Funding Rate HistoryApp: Go to Futures → ... → Futures InfoNotes:The settlement frequency mentioned above may be further adjusted. Please stay tuned to the latest announcements.Users are advised to refer to the updated funding rate before placing orders. For existing orders, please adjust your position and margin accordingly to prevent potential asset loss.Thank you for your continued support.

The trading for JPYUSDT futures has resumed to normal. You can now normally engage in live trading and demo trading for JPYUSDT futures trading pairs. Thank you for your support towards MEXC Futures!

In order to provide you with a better trading experience, MEXC has temporarily suspended trading for JPYUSDT perpetual futures.Scope of Impact:During the trading suspension, operations such as position opening will be unavailable for the above-mentioned futures trading pairs. Closing positions remains unaffected.Limit orders created before the trading suspension will neither be canceled nor filled. Such orders will become valid again when trading resumes.Strategy orders created before the trading suspension (TP/SL, trigger orders, and trailing stop orders) can be triggered, but they cannot be filled. If triggered, such orders will be canceled. Otherwise, they will become valid again when trading resumes.Manual or auto margin addition and leverage adjustment will remain unaffected.Trading of other futures trading pairs can be conducted normally.Please stay tuned for further announcements regarding the resumption of trading.

To enhance your Futures trading experience, MEXC is thrilled to announce that XLE Index Futures will be listed on MEXC Futures (Web & App). Futures trading will be available immediately upon listing, with Futures Grid Bot strategies available within 5 minutes of listing. These listings allow users to trade major global indices with greater flexibility and efficiency.Index Futures Trading DetailsIndex FuturesListing Time (UTC)Trading Hours (UTC)LeverageMargin ModeXLEMay 11, 2026, 11:4024/720xCrossIsolated[Trade XLEUSDT]{https://www.mexc.com/futures/XLE_USDT}Introduction to XLE:The State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Energy Select Sector Index, offering investors broad, low-cost exposure to the largest U.S. oil, gas, and energy equipment companies in a single exchange-traded fund.🎉 Limited-Time Offer: Enjoy 0 Trading FeesEnjoy 0 trading fees on the Index Futures for a limited time!Important NotesIf a circuit breaker is triggered, trading will be temporarily suspended and orders cannot be executed. No forced liquidations will occur, and existing orders may still be canceled. Users should monitor market conditions and manage their positions responsibly. Refer to the official circuit breaker notice for further details.Availability of XLE Index futures may vary depending on regulatory restrictions in different jurisdictions. Certain regions may not support these products. Users should consult the User Agreement for more information.MEXC reserves the right to modify the list of supported regions at any time for operational and compliance purposes.