Background

ApeX Pro

ApeX Protocol's newest product offering, ApeX Pro is a permissionless and non-custodial DEX, powered by StarkWare's Layer 2 scalability engine StarkEx. It operates on an orderbook model and delivers cross-margined perpetual contracts to its community under a new framework. It is primed to deliver limitless access to the perpetual swaps market, as it remains committed to the promises of not just speed and efficiency, but also security with transparency on traders' preferred derivatives trading assets.

ApeX Protocol is a multichain decentralized derivatives protocol, designed to address flaws in existing decentralized exchanges (DEXs) such as high gas fees and poor order execution, and is dedicated to realizing the Web 3.0 vision — shaping a free and open ecosystem for all users to grow their wealth in a safe and trusted environment.

The protocol is incubated and supported by Davion Labs (a crypto impact incubator founded by Bybit) and backed by prominent global investors such as Dragonfly Capital, Jump Trading, Kronos, M77 Ventures, Mirana Ventures, Tiger Global, Cobo, and CyberX.

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ApeX Protocol Launches Christmas Wheel Campaign with 9,999 USDT Grand Prize

Thu 4th Dec 2025
**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)
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APEX Protocol Enters Final Epoch 9 with 36,660 $APEX Distributed to Stakers

Thu 27th Nov 2025
**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.*
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ApeX Launches NBA Prediction Markets Trading Guide

Mon 1st Dec 2025
**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)
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NBA Prediction Markets Launch with 10x Leverage Trading

Thu 4th Dec 2025
**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.
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ApeX Protocol Expands Stock Perpetuals with 7 New TradFi Assets at 50x Leverage

Thu 4th Dec 2025
**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.
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🦍 Kaito Cycle 1 Winners: Claim Your Prizes Before Dec 25 Deadline

Mon 1st Dec 2025
**Kaito Cycle 1 winners have until December 25 to claim their prizes** before they expire. The first batch of rewards went out on November 29. If you haven't received yours yet, follow these steps: - Go to your **ApeX Omni profile** - **Bind your X account** for verification - **Check your reward center** ApeX Protocol is holding all unclaimed rewards until the December 25 deadline. After that date, any prizes left unclaimed will expire permanently. This follows the recent announcement of the ApeX @KaitoAI Alpha Creator Program winner results, where successful participants were identified through a public leaderboard. **Don't miss out** - verify your account and claim your rewards before the deadline.
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🦍 Decimal Drama: 14 Trading Pairs Get Precision Makeover

Mon 1st Dec 2025
**ApeX Protocol** is updating price precision for 14 trading pairs on **December 3 at 03:00 AM UTC** to improve trading during volatile market conditions. **What's changing:** - Price decimal places increase by one point for affected pairs - Pairs include $IO, $MELANIA, $TIA, $WLD, $TST, $ZK, $NOT, $GOAT, $HMSTR, $ACT, $EIGEN, $MUBARAK, $BMT, $ONDO **Key points for traders:** - Existing positions remain unchanged - **Open orders will be delisted** during the update - Only new precision will work after trading resumes - Check unfilled orders before the update This follows a recent tick size adjustment on November 28 for selected perpetual trading pairs. [Full details](https://www.apex.exchange/blog/detail/price-precision-update)
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ApeX Protocol Completes Week 9 Buyback with $663K Purchase

Mon 13th Oct 2025
**ApeX Protocol executed its ninth consecutive weekly buyback**, purchasing $663K worth of APEX tokens (921,618 tokens) and locking them for three years. **Key Details:** - All purchased tokens sent to Gorilla Bid Fund address - Transaction verified on-chain via Arbitrum - Part of ongoing commitment to allocate 50% of weekly revenue to buybacks - Continues systematic token supply reduction strategy **Buyback Program Progress:** - **Total buybacks to date:** $9.625M worth of APEX tokens - **Reserve funds remaining:** $8.25M available for future purchases - **Lock period:** All tokens secured for 3-year minimum The protocol maintains its weekly buyback schedule at randomized intervals to prevent front-running. This marks the latest execution in ApeX's commitment to reduce token supply and build long-term value for the community. [Verify transaction on Arbiscan](https://arbiscan.io/tx/0x774807a76d1e1a7489df759e6874dbe4b6b419abc6e7e6bbd67612d746869b18)
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🤖 AI Trading Winners Ditch Traditional Indicators

Mon 24th Nov 2025
**Top AI traders from ApeX Protocol's Trading Arena revealed winning strategies that defied conventional wisdom.** **Key findings from the competition winners:** - **Traditional indicators failed fast** - RSI, MACD, and moving averages were abandoned within 48 hours - **Speed over holding** - Top performers averaged under 90 minutes per trade instead of long positions - **Black swan advantage** - When BTC dropped 8% mid-competition, winning bots capitalized while others froze or got liquidated The competition showed AI agents generally outperformed human traders during market volatility, with most bots losing less than 10% while the median PnL was around -0.5%. **Winners shared their strategies in a recent AMA**, breaking down risk management frameworks and how they made AI agents profitable in real market conditions. [Read the full analysis of winning strategies](http://apex.exchange/blog/detail/the-ai-traders-who-cracked-the-code)

ApeX Launches Leveraged Prediction Markets with 20x Trading Power

Thu 27th Nov 2025
**Prediction markets** allow traders to bet on future events with yes/no outcomes instead of just price movements. **How it works:** - Buy (long) if you think an event happens - Sell (short) if you think it doesn't - Trade on events like BTC hitting $120K or election outcomes **ApeX's advantage:** - Most platforms offer spot trading only - **ApeX provides up to 20x leverage** on predictions - Same interface as perpetual contracts - Focus on information and probabilities rather than charts Traders can now monetize their conviction about real-world events with enhanced capital efficiency. [Read more about ApeX Prediction Markets](https://www.apex.exchange/blog/detail/Trade-the-Future-Prediction-Markets-Are-Now-Live-on-ApeX-Omni)
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