Telegram Trading Platform Prepares for Launch

**dYdX announces Q4 focus on precision and execution** with major platform upgrades targeting performance, user experience, and token utility. **Key developments include:** - Democratized access with 234 tradable markets (up from 74) - Telegram bot trading integration - Social login for easier onboarding - Access to public stocks and pre-IPO assets **Performance improvements:** - Spot trading launch - Scale & TWAP orders - Faster execution via designated proposers - Enhanced order gateway **Token utility enhancements:** - In-app buy & stake functionality - Staking for reduced trading fees The company rebranded from dYdX Trading to **dYdX Labs** under President Eddie's leadership, signaling their commitment to building at the frontier of onchain finance. [Read the full roadmap update](https://www.dydx.xyz/blog/august-roadmap-update)

**Portal to Bitcoin ($PTB)** is now available as a launchable market on dYdX's decentralized exchange. **Key Details:** - Users can launch and trade PTB-USD pairs immediately - Available through dYdX's **Instant Market Listings** feature - No approval process or listing fees required **Important Notes:** - All launchable markets are **community-driven** - dYdX does not endorse listed projects - Users should **Do Your Own Research (DYOR)** - **Not Financial Advice (NFA)** This continues dYdX's expansion of tradable markets through their permissionless listing system, allowing users to launch markets for tokens they want to trade. [Start trading PTB-USD](https://dydx.trade/trade/PTB-USD?utm_source=dYdXTwitter&utm_medium=GlobalSocial&utm_campaign=GlobalSocial)

The **Onchain Royale Season 2** trading competition on dYdX is ending tomorrow, with **$20,000 USDC** in rewards still up for grabs. The competition, hosted in partnership with @onchain_wallet and powered by @dydxarena, allows traders to compete on leaderboards for their share of the prize pool. **Key details:** - Competition ends September 11, 2025 - $20,000 USDC total prize pool - Late registration still possible - Hosted on Crypto.com Onchain Wallet Traders can still join the competition before it closes, though early participants have had more time to climb the leaderboard rankings. [Register here](https://www.dydx.xyz/cryptocom?utm_source=dYdXTwitter&utm_medium=GlobalSocial&utm_campaign=GlobalSocial) before the deadline.

**dYdX rolled out major platform updates in August**, introducing free instant deposits across 6 networks and refreshing both mobile and web experiences. Key improvements include: - **Zero-fee instant deposits** spanning multiple blockchain networks - **Enhanced mobile interface** optimized for speed and clarity - **Refreshed web platform** designed for better user experience The exchange promises **additional features coming this month**, building on August's momentum. The updates aim to improve trading accessibility and user experience across all platforms. [Watch the full recap](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rNIJv9VohI) to see what's planned ahead.

**dYdX has added Tesla tokenized stock ($TSLAX)** to its trading platform with up to 5x leverage support. The tokenized stock is provided by @xStocksFi and allows traders to gain exposure to Tesla shares through the decentralized exchange. **Key trading considerations:** - Low liquidity conditions expected - High volatility potential - Increased liquidation risk due to leverage - Platform emphasizes this is not an endorsement Traders can access the new market at [dydx.trade](https://dydx.trade/trade/TSLAX-USD). The exchange recently added Sky Ecosystem ($SKY) with similar leverage options. *Exercise caution and only trade familiar assets.*