ℹ️Q2 2026 BitMEX Indices Update ℹ️ A kind reminder that our index weights were updated at BitMEX today at 12:00 UTC. The affected indices are listed in this blog. Note: The hypothetical values of the indices with new weights are published as part of the “NEXT” index family (e.g. .BXBT_NEXT).

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BEYOND DIRECTIONAL BIAS — THE PAIR TRADE 🛑⚖️ Is the market-neutral approach the ultimate "Pro" move for Q2? While we’ve watched Bitcoin hold $70k, the broader context is a Tech sector burdened by "AI anxiety" and a Gold market in the middle of a historic flush. This divergence is why we're prioritising the Long BTC / Short QQQ setup. Why the math works: 🔹 Hedge the Nuke: With $QQQ below its 200-day MA, your short leg protects your capital if equities enter a tailspin. 🛡️ 🔹 STRC Metric: We’re monitoring MSTR’s STRC premium; as it sits below $100 par, the automated spot bid is sidelined, making relative strength trades even more vital. 🔹 Extract Alpha: You aren't betting on a "moon mission"—you’re betting on Bitcoin outperforming an overextended tech sector. 🔹 Cost Efficiency: BitMEX offers 0% base interest, making this a high-leverage (up to 20x) hedge that is incredibly cheap to maintain. Capture the rotation. Neutralise the risk. 🏛️⚡