ApeX Protocol Expands Stock Perpetuals with 7 New TradFi Assets at 50x Leverage

The ApeX x TokTrade closed beta program has reached capacity, with all 100 spots filled by early adopters. **Program Details:** - Testing period: March 12 - April 1 - Each participant receives 100 USDT in test credits - 15,000 USDT reward pool available based on trading volume and feedback The beta tests a platform that converts natural language conversations into executable trading strategies, combining AI capabilities with Web3 infrastructure. Participants will help shape the development of AI-assisted trading tools. For those who missed this round, the teams indicated more opportunities will follow.

**New macro analysis reveals how geopolitical tensions impact cross-market capital flows** ApeX Protocol published a detailed breakdown of how US-Iran tensions are creating trading opportunities across multiple asset classes. **Key insights:** - Crude oil spikes directly affect AI and robotics valuations through capital reallocation - Analysis covers specific RWA trading pairs: [USO](https://example.com), IWM, and BOTZ - Oil volatility creates opportunities for derivatives traders - $USO-USDT pair recently launched on ApeX Pro for macro setups **Market mechanics explained:** The piece breaks down the connection between energy markets and tech sector valuations, showing traders how to position for geopolitical events rather than react blindly to headlines. ApeX Pro offers cross-margined perpetual contracts on an orderbook model, powered by StarkWare's Layer 2 infrastructure for efficient execution during volatile periods. [Read the full analysis](https://example.com)

**ApeX Exchange has launched a prediction market for the 2026 Oscars Best Picture category**, allowing traders to speculate on whether "One Battle After Another" will win. **Key Features:** - Trade with up to 10X leverage on the outcome - Market available at [omni.apex.exchange](https://omni.apex.exchange/trade/One_Battle_After_Another_Win_the_Oscars_2026_Best_PictureUSDT) - Positions can be taken before the award ceremony The platform enables users to back their predictions with capital rather than just opinions. This represents another expansion of prediction markets into entertainment and cultural events, bringing speculative trading to mainstream award shows.

ApeX Protocol has launched a prediction market for the 2026 Oscars Best Picture category, allowing users to trade on whether "One Battle After Another" will win. **Key Features:** - Up to 10X leverage available for positions - Live odds tracking at [polymarket.com](https://polymarket.com/event/oscars-2026-best-picture-winner?via=x-afr2) - Permissionless and non-custodial trading through ApeX Pro The platform operates on StarkWare's Layer 2 StarkEx engine, offering cross-margined perpetual contracts. ApeX Protocol is backed by investors including Dragonfly Capital, Jump Trading, and Tiger Global, and focuses on addressing traditional DEX limitations like high gas fees and poor order execution.

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.