GMX

GMX has selected **Q** as its new CEO following an open application process that attracted 20 candidates. **Key Details:** - Q is a long-time GMX community member and top token holder - Previously led [@gmtrade_xyz](https://twitter.com/gmtrade_xyz) - Application process closed April 3, 2026 - Full announcement available on [GMX DAO forum](https://gov.gmx.io/t/ceo-search-applications-are-now-open-deadline-april-3-2026/5064/14) The appointment marks a significant milestone for the decentralized perpetuals exchange as it formalizes leadership structure while maintaining its community-driven approach.

**GMX Labs has completed its CEO search process.** The Interim Leadership Committee selected **Q** as the protocol's first Chief Executive Officer from a pool of 20 candidates. This appointment follows a governance milestone announced in March, when GMX opened applications for the CEO position. The role focuses on: - Leading strategic direction - Formalizing organizational structure - Strengthening partnerships - Guiding expansion efforts The search targeted proven leaders with experience in decentralized infrastructure and scaling operations. The position was open to qualified candidates from any background.

GMX has made its energy commodity and precious metals markets accessible across **four major blockchains**: Arbitrum, Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Base. **Available Markets:** - WTI Crude Oil (WTIOIL/USD) - Brent Crude Oil (BRENTOIL/USD) - Natural Gas (NATGAS/USD) - Gold and Silver **Key Features:** - 24/7 trading availability, including weekends - Up to 100x leverage on WTI and Brent, 40x on Natural Gas - 12 basis points fees during market hours - Price data via Chainlink Data Streams - Permissionless synthetic markets backed by WETH and USDC Traders can now react to geopolitical events and supply data in real-time through GMX's crosschain account system at [app.gmx.io](http://app.gmx.io).

GMX has introduced MEGA/USD perpetual futures trading on both Arbitrum and MegaETH networks, available from day one of launch. **Key Features:** - Up to 50x leverage for long and short positions - Powered by Chainlink Data Streams for low-latency price feeds - Same oracle infrastructure supporting GMX's 100+ markets across 8 chains The integration with MegaETH's 10-millisecond block times, combined with Chainlink's high-speed data feeds, aims to provide faster execution and reduced liquidation risk for traders. This expansion demonstrates GMX's continued growth in offering diverse trading pairs across multiple blockchain networks.

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](http://app.gmx.io) - 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.

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.

**GMX Q3 financial report** now available on Binance Square, published by data analytics platform TokenTerminal. The report provides insights into the **decentralized exchange protocol's performance** during the third quarter. - GMX operates on Arbitrum and Avalanche networks - Offers yield opportunities for token holders - Report accessible through [Binance Square](https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/33454137963122) TokenTerminal specializes in **crypto project analytics** and financial data compilation. Check the full report for detailed metrics and performance analysis.

**GMX accelerates multichain expansion** in Q4, bringing its decentralized trading infrastructure to major networks including: - Base - BNB Chain - Ethereum Mainnet - Additional EVM chains The protocol maintains its **core value proposition**: - Decentralized infrastructure - Oracle-based pricing reliability - Transparent, fair markets **Key improvements** include UX optimizations and horizontal scaling without liquidity fragmentation. With over **$330 billion in trading volume** from 728,000+ users, GMX's expansion preserves decentralization while scaling sustainably across the ecosystem.

**GMX maintains steady token buybacks** under its Buyback & Distribute model, repurchasing over 34,500 GMX tokens in the past week. The program directly **rewards GMX stakers** through token distribution, though staking APR has declined from 31.52% to 22.14% compared to the previous week. - Current staking APR: **22.14%** - Weekly buyback: **34,500+ GMX tokens** - Previous week's buyback: 41,700 tokens The consistent buyback activity demonstrates GMX's commitment to **returning value to token holders** through its systematic reward mechanism.

**GMX attracts over 14,000 liquidity providers** earning from three revenue streams: market-making, swaps, and borrowing fees. **SOL/USD pool performance highlights:** - $11M in liquidity at ~90% utilization - **32.52% Fee APR** over the last month - Extra **38% APR** above benchmark (corrected from initial 3.8%) - Significantly outperforming JLP **Key advantages for liquidity providers:** - Receive **63% of all trading fees** - Lower impermanent loss vs typical AMMs - Consistently outperform benchmark LP positions - Limited exposure to trader P&L due to balanced Open Interest **GMX V2 features:** - Balanced Open Interest through LP/trader incentives - Adaptive Funding mechanism - Generally positive long-term returns Users can bridge SOL tokens to Arbitrum via PortalBridge and deposit directly into the [SOL/USD pool](https://app.gmx.io/#/pools/details?market=0x09400D9DB990D5ed3f35D7be61DfAEB900Af03C9). Analyze performance data on the [GMX V2 LP Analytics Dashboard](http://dune.com/gmx-io/v2-lp-dashboard).