# Futures

Effective from on Jul 19, 2026, 08:00 (UTC), MEXC has adjusted the funding rate settlement frequency for the LRCUSDT Perpetual Futures pair. The new settlement frequency is now once every 8 hour(s). Details are as follows: Time (UTC)Max. Funding RateJul 19, 2026, 08:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%Jul 19, 2026, 16:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%Jul 20, 2026, 00:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%Jul 20, 2026, 08:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%……+3.00% / -3.00% For the latest funding rate details, please visit:Web: Navigate to Information → Funding Rate HistoryApp: Go to Futures → ... → Futures InfoNotes:The settlement frequency mentioned above may be further adjusted. Please stay tuned to the latest announcements.Users are advised to refer to the updated funding rate before placing orders. For existing orders, please adjust your position and margin accordingly to prevent potential asset loss. Thank you for your continued support.

The MEXC Futures system update was successfully completed as of Jul 19, 2026. With this update, users can enjoy an enhanced trading experience with improved system performance, stability, and responsiveness. We remain committed to continuously optimizing our platform to provide you with the best possible Futures trading environment. Thank you for your continued support of MEXC Futures.

Effective from on Jul 17, 2026, 23:17 (UTC), MEXC has adjusted the funding rate settlement frequency for the B3USDT Perpetual Futures pair. The new settlement frequency is now once every 4 hour(s). Details are as follows: Time (UTC)Max. Funding RateJul 18, 2026, 00:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%Jul 18, 2026, 04:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%Jul 18, 2026, 08:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%Jul 18, 2026, 12:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%……+3.00% / -3.00% For the latest funding rate details, please visit:Web: Navigate to Information → Funding Rate HistoryApp: Go to Futures → ... → Futures InfoNotes:The settlement frequency mentioned above may be further adjusted. Please stay tuned to the latest announcements.Users are advised to refer to the updated funding rate before placing orders. For existing orders, please adjust your position and margin accordingly to prevent potential asset loss. Thank you for your continued support.

Effective from on Jul 17, 2026, 16:00 (UTC), MEXC has adjusted the funding rate settlement frequency for the LRCUSDT Perpetual Futures pair. The new settlement frequency is now once every 1 hour(s). Details are as follows: Time (UTC)Max. Funding RateJul 17, 2026, 17:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%Jul 17, 2026, 18:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%Jul 17, 2026, 19:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%Jul 17, 2026, 20:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%……+3.00% / -3.00% For the latest funding rate details, please visit:Web: Navigate to Information → Funding Rate HistoryApp: Go to Futures → ... → Futures InfoNotes:The settlement frequency mentioned above may be further adjusted. Please stay tuned to the latest announcements.Users are advised to refer to the updated funding rate before placing orders. For existing orders, please adjust your position and margin accordingly to prevent potential asset loss. Thank you for your continued support.

To enhance your trading experience, MEXC Futures has reduced the maximum leverage for the LRCUSDT Futures trading pair on Jul 17, 2026, 15:15 (UTC). Maximum Leverage Multiplier Trading TypeBefore AdjustmentAfter AdjustmentFutures Trade50x 20x Copy Trade50x 20x Futures Grid Bot50x20x Please promptly adjust your positions and unfilled orders to avoid potential losses. The closing PNL is related to the closing quantity, the average position price, and the closing price. Adjusting the leverage multiplier will not affect your closing PNL. Important NotesPosition Adjustments: After the adjustment, you can close positions that exceed the new maximum leverage limit, but can no longer increase them. To resume normal trading, please adjust your positions to comply with the new supported leverage range. Limit Orders: Your existing limit orders that exceed the new maximum leverage limit can still be filled, but you cannot place new ones. We recommend canceling these orders and adjusting them to meet the new leverage range to continue trading. Trigger and Trailing Stop Orders: Any trigger or trailing stop orders that exceed the new maximum leverage limit will not execute when triggered. We recommend canceling these orders and setting new ones that comply with the required leverage range. Copy Trades: If you have set a fixed leverage multiplier for copy trades that exceeds the new maximum limit, your orders will not be filled. Please manually modify the leverage multiplier in Copy Trade settings to comply with the new supported leverage range. Grid Trading: If your active trading bot is set with a fixed leverage that exceeds the new maximum limit, it will no longer be able to place new orders. Please stop the bot manually. Thank you for trading on MEXC Futures!

Effective from on Jul 17, 2026, 11:40 (UTC), MEXC has adjusted the funding rate settlement frequency for the SPX500USDC Perpetual Futures pair. The new settlement frequency is now once every 4 hour(s). Details are as follows: Time (UTC)Max. Funding RateJul 17, 2026, 12:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%Jul 17, 2026, 16:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%Jul 17, 2026, 20:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%Jul 18, 2026, 00:00 (UTC)+3.00% / -3.00%……+3.00% / -3.00% For the latest funding rate details, please visit:Web: Navigate to Information → Funding Rate HistoryApp: Go to Futures → ... → Futures InfoNotes:The settlement frequency mentioned above may be further adjusted. Please stay tuned to the latest announcements.Users are advised to refer to the updated funding rate before placing orders. For existing orders, please adjust your position and margin accordingly to prevent potential asset loss. Thank you for your continued support.

In accordance with the dividend distribution schedules of the underlying companies, CATSTOCK (Caterpillar Inc.), DELL (Dell Technologies Inc.) and COST (Costco Wholesale Corporation) Stock Futures will undergo a cash dividend settlement. Users holding positions in the relevant Stock Futures are advised to take note of the following information. ScheduleOn the day before the ex-dividend date of the relevant Stock Futures, the following operations will be carried out at the specified times (UTC):• 23:30: Relevant Stock Futures enter Reduce-Only mode.• 00:00 (next day): Cash dividend settlement is executed.• 00:05 (next day): Normal trading and regular funding fee mechanisms resume. Dividend InformationStock FuturesReduce-Only Mode Start Time (UTC)Settlement Time (UTC)Trading Resumption Time (UTC)Dividend per Share (USD)Dividend Yield(Estimated,Non-Annualized)CATSTOCKUSDTJul 19, 2026, 23:30Jul 20, 2026, 00:00Jul 20, 2026, 00:05≈ 1.63≈ 0.19%DELLUSDTJul 20, 2026, 23:30Jul 21, 2026, 00:00Jul 21, 2026, 00:05≈ 0.63≈ 0.17%COSTUSDTJul 23, 2026, 23:30Jul 24, 2026, 00:00Jul 24, 2026, 00:05≈ 1.47≈ 0.16%Settlement RulesTo eliminate the price gap caused by the natural decline in the underlying asset's price on the ex-dividend date, MEXC will conduct a one-time special funding fee settlement on the day before the ex-dividend date.During the settlement:Long position holders will receive the corresponding dividend amount based on their position size, credited to their accounts as a funding fee adjustment.Short position holders will pay the corresponding dividend amount based on their position size, deducted from their accounts as a funding fee adjustment.Eligible positions will be determined based on a position snapshot taken at the settlement time. Users without open positions at the settlement time will not participate in the settlement.Actual dividend amounts will be based on the final settlement data credited to accounts. Important NotesIf you do not wish to participate in the cash dividend settlement, please close your positions before cash dividend settlement.Funding fee adjustments resulting from this settlement will be reflected in your account transaction history immediately after settlement.Position closing remains available during the dividend settlement period.Dividend amounts are subject to the official figures announced on the ex-dividend date. Any adjustments will be communicated separately. Important Risk Warning for Short Position HoldersCash dividend payments will be directly deducted from short positions as funding fees, which may result in insufficient margin. Please ensure your account maintains sufficient margin before settlement to avoid the risk of liquidation.Recommended Actions:Review and replenish margin before cash dividend settlement..Close relevant short positions in advance if you do not wish to bear the dividend deduction.Highly leveraged short positions may experience a decline in margin ratio due to dividend deductions and, in extreme cases, could face liquidation.Important Risk Warning for Long Position HoldersThe ex-dividend date may cause a natural market price decline, which could lower the margin ratio and trigger the risk of liquidation.Recommended Actions:Review and replenish margin before cash dividend settlement.Close relevant long positions in advance if you do not wish to bear the risk of market decline.Highly leveraged long positions may experience a decline in margin ratio due to price declines and, in extreme cases, could face liquidation. Thank you for your continued support in MEXC.

MEXC will be delisting the WHITEWHALE and HIGH USDT-M Perpetual Futures pairs on Jul 20, 2026, 08:00 (UTC). Please note: MEXC will close all positions for the abovementioned trading pairs at the fair price at the time of delisting.All open orders of the abovementioned trading pairs will be canceled upon delisting.Users are encouraged to search the affected trading pairs using the search bar and close any open positions before delisting to minimize risk and prevent potential loss.The abovementioned trading pairs will also be simultaneously delisted from Demo Trading, if applicable.The abovementioned trading pairs will also be simultaneously delisted from Futures Grid Trading, if applicable. Please disable the grid bot for the affected pairs in time and consider trading other pairs. Thank you for your continued support.

To further expand trading opportunities and enhance your Futures trading experience, MEXC will launch TENCENT, HK0700, XIAOMI and MUFG Stock Futures on the Futures market. These new listings offer a flexible and efficient way to gain exposure to some of the most prominent equities. Futures trading will be available immediately upon listing, with Futures Grid Bot strategies available within 5 minutes of listing. Futures Trading DetailsFeatureDetailsDetailsDetailsDetailsTrading PairTENCENTUSDTHK0700USDTXIAOMIUSDTMUFGUSDTListing TimeJul 17, 2026, 06:00 (UTC)Jul 17, 2026, 06:00 (UTC)Jul 17, 2026, 06:00 (UTC)Jul 17, 2026, 06:00 (UTC)Max Leverage20x20x20x20xMargin ModeCross & IsolatedCross & IsolatedCross & IsolatedCross & IsolatedTrading Hours24/724/724/724/7 IntroductionTencent Holdings is China's largest comprehensive internet service company, with core businesses covering social platforms (WeChat, QQ), online games, digital content, and fintech. Its WeChat platform has over 1.3 billion monthly active users, making it one of the world's most valuable internet companies.HK0700USDT Quanto Contract is a quanto contract based on the underlying asset Tencent Holdings Limited (HKEX: 700). Tencent Holdings Limited is a leading technology company providing social, entertainment, fintech, and cloud services.Xiaomi is a global leader in consumer electronics and smart manufacturing. Starting with smartphones, it has now built a comprehensive ecosystem covering mobile phones, IoT home devices, automobiles, and internet services. Xiaomi's global smartphone shipments have consistently ranked among the top five, and its connected AIoT devices exceed 800 million.Japan's largest financial holding group, with business covering commercial banking, trust, securities, and asset management. Its subsidiary, MUFG Bank, is one of the largest banks in the world by asset size. 🎉 Limited-Time Offer: Enjoy 0 Trading FeesEnjoy 0 trading fees on the Stock Futures for a limited time! This fee update only applies to select users in specific regions. Please check your account's fee page or trading page for the latest rates.👉 Learn more about Stock Futures on MEXC Related Articles:How to Trade Stock Futures on MEXC Important Notes• Corporate actions (e.g., dividends, stock splits, reverse splits) may cause sharp price movements. Depending on market conditions, the platform may implement measures including early settlement or position adjustments. Users should monitor relevant announcements and manage risks to avoid unexpected losses.• Stocks may trigger a circuit breaker due to market conditions. If triggered, trading will be halted and orders cannot be executed. No liquidation will occur, and existing orders can still be canceled. Please monitor the market, manage your positions, and refer to the official circuit breaker announcement for details.• Availability of Stock Futures may vary by region due to regulatory restrictions. Certain jurisdictions may not support these products. Please refer to the User Agreement for full details.• MEXC reserves the right to adjust the list of supported regions at any time based on operational and compliance considerations.

We are pleased to announce that BRIANUSDT will be listed in the MEXC Futures Innovation Zone (Web and App). Futures trading will open immediately upon listing. The Futures Grid trading bot will be available within 5 minutes after trading opens. Listing DetailsFutures PairListing TimeLeverageMargin ModeBRIANUSDTJul 17, 2026, 06:00 (UTC)1-20xAdjustableCross & Isolated [Trade BRIANUSDT]{https://www.mexc.com/futures/BRIAN_USDT} Important NotesFutures pairs listed in the Innovation Zone carry higher volatility risk and may experience significant price fluctuations or extreme market conditions. Please use leverage responsibly and manage risk carefully.Trading fees in the Innovation Zone are higher than other zones: Maker: 0.04% | Taker: 0.10%Users in certain countries or regions may not be able to trade Futures pairs in the Innovation Zone.API Trading is currently unavailable for Innovation Zone pairs. Please use the MEXC website or app to trade. Related Announcements:Introducing Futures Innovation Zone: High Potential Assets & Opportunities Thank you for trading with MEXC Futures!