ApeX Omni Introduces API Trading for Vault Creators

ApeX Protocol has announced a major upgrade to its ApeX Omni platform, scheduled for **April 11, 2026**. **Key Details:** - The upgrade follows a previous system optimization in September 2025 that enhanced transaction speeds through collaboration with zkLink - Users should prepare for potential service interruptions during the upgrade window - Trading functions and deposit/withdrawal services may be temporarily affected ApeX Pro operates as a permissionless, non-custodial decentralized exchange built on StarkWare's Layer 2 StarkEx engine. The platform offers cross-margined perpetual contracts through an orderbook model. The protocol aims to solve common DEX challenges including high gas fees and poor order execution. It's backed by major investors including Dragonfly Capital, Jump Trading, and Tiger Global. Full details: [ApeX Blog](https://www.apex.exchange/blog/detail/ApeX-Omni-Upgrade-April-11)

ApeX Omni has integrated ClawHub by OpenClaw, enabling traders to execute trades through natural language commands on Telegram. **Key Features:** - AI agent processes trading instructions in plain language - Direct execution through Telegram interface - Eliminates need for complex trading interfaces - Part of ApeX's multimodal DeFi strategy The integration builds on ApeX's July 2025 partnership with Eagle AI Labs, which focused on improving on-chain trading tools and user experience.

**ApeX Protocol** celebrates its NBA Prediction Zone launch with a holiday promotion running December 4-31. **Christmas Wheel for New Users:** - Register new ApeX account - Complete tasks to earn spin tickets - **100% guaranteed prize** every spin - Grand prizes include 9,999 USDT, iPhone 17 Pro Max, 0.01 BTC, and Sony PS5 **50K USDT Referral Challenge:** Open to all users (new and existing) - 1-10 referrals: $3 each - 11-30 referrals: $4 each - 31-50 referrals: $5 each - 51-100 referrals: $6 each - 100+ referrals: $7 each (capped) **Valid referral requirements:** - New user registers - Completes 1 stock/prediction trade - Achieves 100 USDT volume within 7 days Rewards are limited and distributed first-come, first-served. [Spin the wheel](https://omni.apex.exchange/spinwheel?activityId=10000) | [Full details](https://www.apex.exchange/blog/detail/ApeX-Christmas-Wheel)

**APEX Protocol** has entered **Epoch 9**, marking the final stretch of APE Season 1 with only **3 weeks remaining**. **Key Updates:** - Epoch 8 results released with **36,660 $APEX** distributed to stakers this week - Season 1 leaderboard competition intensifies as deadline approaches - Previous week (Epoch 7) saw **45,581 $APEX** in staking rewards **What's Next:** Participants have limited time to climb the leaderboard before Season 1 closes. The protocol emphasizes that consistent engagement during these final weeks will determine final rankings. **Access Points:** - [APE Season 1 Dashboard](http://omni.apex.exchange/ape) - [Staking Platform](http://omni.apex.exchange/staking) *Time-sensitive opportunity for active participants to maximize their Season 1 positioning.*

**ApeX Protocol released a comprehensive beginner's guide** for trading NBA prediction markets on their platform. The exchange has been expanding NBA prediction pairs and created the step-by-step guide to help users participate in sports betting markets. **Key features:** - Full walkthrough for beginners - New NBA games added weekly - Up to 20x leverage available - Same interface as perpetual contracts This follows ApeX's recent clarification about their gorilla mascot imagery after community feedback on previous NBA posts. The platform differentiates itself from competitors by offering leveraged prediction markets, while most others only provide spot trading. [Read the full guide](https://www.apex.exchange/blog/detail/Guide-to-Trading-Prediction-Markets-on-ApeX-Omni)