ApeX Protocol: Revolutionizing DEX Trading with StarkWare L2 Technology

**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)

**New NBA prediction markets** are now live on ApeX Omni, offering traders the chance to bet on game outcomes with **10x leverage**. **Four markets available:** - Lakers vs Raptors (Dec 4) - Lakers vs Celtics (Dec 5) - Spurs vs Cavaliers (Dec 5) - Warriors vs Cavaliers (Dec 6) Traders can profit from their basketball predictions without expensive courtside tickets. The platform positions this as an alternative way to engage with NBA games using **conviction and capital** rather than just watching. All markets are accessible through [ApeX Omni's trading platform](https://omni.apex.exchange) with individual links for each game matchup.

**ApeX Protocol** has launched 7 new stock perpetual contracts, expanding on-chain access to traditional markets. **New additions include:** - $MSTR (MicroStrategy) - $COIN (Coinbase) - $CRCL (Circle) - $HOOD (Robinhood) - $UNH (UnitedHealth) - $BMNR (Bitdeer) - $ORCL (Oracle) All contracts offer **50x leverage** and allow traders to access traditional finance exposure without leaving the blockchain. The expansion provides **broader sector coverage** across tech, healthcare, and crypto-adjacent companies, giving traders more diversification options for their on-chain portfolios.