dYdX

dYdX launched **Pocket Pro Bot**, bringing professional trading directly into Telegram chats. The bot enables users to: - Trade 200+ perpetual markets and Solana tokens - Execute trades with up to 50x leverage using simple commands - Copy trades and compete on social leaderboards - Access real-time alerts and P&L tracking The integration targets the next 100 million Web3 users by **meeting them where they already communicate** - in Telegram groups. No separate apps or extensions required. Key features include: - One-command trading for long/short positions - Social trading with friends in group chats - Instant position management - Cross-platform compatibility To celebrate the launch, dYdX is running a **$100,000 trading competition** until October 31, with both individual and squad leaderboards. The move represents a shift toward integrating deeper into user behavior rather than just building new interfaces. [Learn more about the Pocket Pro Bot](https://www.ccn.com/education/crypto/dydx-telegram-bot-crypto-trading-guide/)

**dYdX adds new trading pair with leverage** - **#2Z token** (@doublezero) now available for trading - **Up to 5x leverage** supported on the platform - Direct trading link: [dydx.trade/trade/2Z-USD](https://dydx.trade/trade/2Z-USD) **Risk warnings included:** - Low liquidity and high volatility expected - Increased liquidation risk for leveraged positions - Listing does not constitute endorsement - Users advised to only trade familiar assets **Key reminder:** Exercise control and understand risks before trading. This follows dYdX's pattern of instant market listings, allowing users to trade new tokens with immediate liquidity through their platform.

**dYdX has launched Surge Season 7**, eliminating trading fees entirely for front-end users. **Key Features:** - **0.00% fees** for all web and mobile traders - **50% fee rebates** for API traders - **$1M in $DYDX rewards** available - Claims to be the **cheapest place to trade DeFi perpetuals** This represents a significant upgrade from Season 6, which offered 50% fee rebates. The new season provides 100% fee rebates for front-end users while maintaining substantial rewards for API traders. [Learn more about Surge Season 7](https://www.dydx.xyz/blog/fee-free-trading-1m-rewards-surge-season-7-launches-on-dydx)

**dYdX has listed $HOLO** from @HoloworldAI for trading with up to 5x leverage. Traders can now access the token through the platform's instant market listing feature. This follows recent additions of other tokens including Tesla tokenized stock ($TSLAX) and Sky Ecosystem ($SKY). **Key details:** - Available immediately on dYdX - Up to 5x leverage supported - Part of dYdX's expanding token offerings The exchange continues its pattern of adding new trading pairs to provide more options for users. [Start trading HOLO](https://dydx.trade/trade/HOLO-USD?utm_source=dYdXTwitter&utm_medium=GlobalSocial&utm_campaign=GlobalSocial)

dYdX outlined its comprehensive strategy to maximize **$DYDX token utility** through multiple interconnected mechanisms. **Current Features:** - Staking $DYDX earns USDC from protocol fees while securing the network - **25% of net protocol fees** fund monthly buybacks (4M+ DYDX already repurchased) - Purchased tokens are staked to validators, boosting security **Coming Soon:** - **5-10% validator commission discounts** for stakers - Direct USDC ↔ DYDX swapping via Osmosis integration - One-click staking after purchase **The Strategy:** Create a flywheel where trading activity feeds back into token value through rewards, governance, and network security. Each component reinforces the others - trade to earn, stake to secure, govern to steer. dYdX emphasizes that protocol success should directly connect to governance token performance, strengthening the community-run network. [Read the full 2025 roadmap](https://www.dydx.xyz/blog/august-roadmap-update)

dYdX has launched Week 2 of their Weekly Challenge program, offering traders a $400 reward. To participate, users need to trade any of these boosted markets: - BONK - CRO - ERA - PUMP - ZORA This follows last week's Challenge 1, which required users to connect their wallet and deposit >$50. [Join the challenge](https://www.dydx.xyz/challenges)

dYdX has introduced instant market listings, allowing traders to create new markets without traditional barriers: - No approval process required - Zero listing fees - Immediate market deployment Since launching the Unlimited feature, the platform has seen 17 new markets listed, with potential for 500+ additional markets. This represents a significant shift toward decentralized market creation in the derivatives trading space. [Launch a new market on dYdX](https://dydx.trade/markets)

dYdX has launched Builder Codes, enabling developers to monetize onchain order flow without requiring permissions or approvals. **Key Features:** - Access to 200+ perpetual markets - Automatic fee earnings on filled orders - Fully onchain and transparent operation - Permission-less integration - Scalable with usage The system allows any application (wallets, bots, frontends, onramps) to earn fees by routing orders onchain. Developers can embed fees in their trade routing logic for automatic earnings on filled orders. **Integration Options:** - Web3 trading terminals - Mobile wallets - Telegram bots - Local-language frontends [Get started with the documentation](https://docs.dydx.xyz/interaction/integration/integration-builder-codes)

dYdX is preparing to distribute its first monthly rewards from the $50,000 prize pool for Season 1 Yappers. Active participants who have been engaging with the platform will soon receive their share of the rewards. - Monthly prize pool: $50,000 - Distribution: Coming soon - Eligibility: Active Yappers Check your ranking on the [official leaderboard](https://yaps.kaito.ai/dydx) to see where you stand.

The final week of Surge Season 2 is underway, with $2M in rewards at stake for top performers. Key details: - Last chance to climb the leaderboard - $2M reward pool for top users - Season ends in 7 days *Time is running out* to secure your position and claim your share of the rewards. **Strategic trading activity** in these final days could make the difference between winning and missing out. Lock in your position now to maximize your potential earnings before the season concludes.