GMX Expands RWA Trading with Energy Commodities on Arbitrum
GMX Expands RWA Trading with Energy Commodities on Arbitrum
⛽ GMX Goes Big on Energy
GMX has launched perpetual futures for three major energy commodities on Arbitrum:
- WTI Crude Oil (WTIOIL/USD)
- Brent Crude Oil (BRENTOIL/USD)
- Natural Gas (NATGAS/USD)
These markets join the recently launched 24/7 GOLD and SILVER perps under the RWA category. All markets feature:
- Low trading fees (2-4 basis points)
- 24/7 availability, including weekends
- Price data via Chainlink Data Streams
- Cross-chain accessibility through GMX Account
The platform continues expanding into global markets, offering permissionless access to real-world assets without requiring brokerage accounts or custody arrangements.
$1.18B in volume this week. $790K in fees generated. Gold and Silver just went live: 2-4 bps, 24/7, onchain. GMX's markets never close.
What that means for you in practice: When contributing to OI balance, the total cost for opening and closing a position is now only 2 basis points during on-hours. When adding to the skew, it is 4 bps. GMX offers the lowest fee range for gold & silver perps available anywhere.
The 24/7 GOLD/USD and SILVER/USD markets are listed under the RWA category on GMX. Search by name (GOLD, SILVER) or ticker (XAU, XAG). The markets are deployed on Arbitrum, and are also accessible cross-chain via your GMX Account. > app.gmx.io 5/
GOLD/USD and SILVER/USD are priced via @Chainlink Data Streams; sub-second latency feeds, decentrally sourced from global venues. This is the same oracle infrastructure powering GMX's 100+ other perp markets. Accurate pricing on global assets is a hard requirement for GMX. 3/4
GMX has lowered trading fees on its 24/7 GOLD/USD and SILVER/USD perps to 1/2 bps during CME market hours. Trade precious metals on @Arbitrum at institutional-grade rates: just 1 bps on the underweight side of open interest, 2 bps on the overweight side. 1/5 🧵
While 24/7 Gold and Silver are the first perps on GMX for real-world assets, more commodities will follow soon. Other asset classes are under evaluation too. $10M in 24 hours is a good starting point, nonetheless. Trade your favorite markets: app.gmx.io 4/4
The new 24/7 Gold and Silver markets on Arbitrum crossed $10 million in trading volume within the first day of going live on GMX. That highlights the demand for permissionless access to precious metals exposure. No brokerage account, no custody; no complexity. 1/4
GMX Launches New Announcements Page in Dapp
GMX has introduced a new Announcements page within its decentralized exchange application. The update brings additional functionality to the platform. **Key Updates:** - New dedicated announcements section added to the dapp - Enhanced user communication features - Available now at [app.gmx.io/#/announcements2/2](https://app.gmx.io/#/announcements2/2) The announcements page aims to keep users informed about platform updates and new features as they roll out. *Visit the dapp to explore the new announcements functionality.*
GMX DAO Continues Token Buyback Program with 15,360 GMX Reacquired
**Recent Activity (July 15-21, 2026)** GMX DAO reacquired 15,360 GMX tokens for approximately $100,000 at an average price of $6.51. **Program Performance Since March 5** - Total tokens repurchased: 371,940 GMX - Total spent: ~$2,315,000 - Blended average price: $6.22 per token **Price Trend Analysis** The buyback program shows varying acquisition prices: - July 15-21: $6.51 average - July 8-14: $5.86 average - July 1-7: $5.79 average - Q2 2026 overall: $6.18 average The DAO has maintained consistent buyback activity throughout the quarter, with the most recent purchases occurring at slightly higher prices compared to early July. The program demonstrates ongoing commitment to token value management through systematic market repurchases.
GMX Sponsors Arbitrum Open House London with $415K Prize Pool
GMX has announced its official sponsorship of the Arbitrum Open House in London, featuring a substantial $415,000 prize pool for participants. **Event Details:** - **Dates:** July 10-12 (in-person), with a 3-week online Buildathon starting May 25th - **Location:** London - **Focus:** DeFi perpetuals trading and builder tooling **What Participants Can Expect:** - GMX contributors will be on-site to provide hands-on guidance - Technical workshops on DeFi Perps - Access to builder tools and infrastructure - Mentoring from the Arbitrum ecosystem - Opportunity to take projects from concept to mainnet **Competition Structure:** Early-stage teams can join the online Buildathon phase before competing for prizes and potential entry into the in-person Founder House in London. Applications are now open at [openhouse.arbitrum.io](http://openhouse.arbitrum.io/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=oh-london-buildathon)
GMX Launches Gold Trading with Bitcoin Collateral Across Six Chains
GMX has introduced a new **XAUT/USD perpetual market** for trading Tether Gold with up to **25x leverage**. **Key Features:** - Available across **six blockchains**: Arbitrum, Ethereum, Base, BNB Chain, Solana, and Avalanche - Backed by **BTC-USDC liquidity**, allowing traders to use Bitcoin as collateral - Enables simultaneous exposure to both gold and Bitcoin price movements This synthetic perpetual contract expands GMX's asset offerings beyond traditional crypto markets. The cross-chain functionality allows users to trade from their preferred network while settling on Avalanche. The market uses XAUT, Tether's gold-backed token where each token represents physical gold reserves. Two liquidity pools support trading: a single-asset XAUT pool and a dual-asset XAUT-USDT pool. Traders can now access precious metals exposure while maintaining crypto collateral positions.