BitMEX & Chainlink: The New Market? Yeah, Sure…

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So, here’s the scoop, folks. BitMEX, the king of perpetual swaps-yeah, that one-says, “Hey, let’s add some real-world stuff,” and they bring in Chainlink. Because what’s better than digital currency? How about stocks, ETFs, and all that jazz? Yep, they’re gonna feed prices into this thing like it’s the last buffet at a bankruptcy auction. 🍽️

Chainlink, all proud, goes, “We’re making a new market, a very exciting new market,”-as if that’s not what they say every Monday. They call it Data Streams, which sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie. Fast, real-time data coming from everywhere-kind of like those telemarketers, but useful. 🤖

  • Chainlink says, “Hey, we’re making big moves into stocks and ETFs,” because crypto guys just love to expand their horizons-like an angry octopus grabbing everything it sees.
  • BitMEX, always craving that institutional juice, now gets “professional-grade” market data, because apparently, retail traders weren’t enough. And Chainlink? Extends its reach beyond crypto, like a celebrity trying to get into every movie.
  • And let’s not forget-the industry’s basically saying, “If it’s real-world assets, just hook it up to an oracle, like plugging in a toaster,” because that’s what we do now.

Data Streams promises to give you prices faster than your grandma can say “What’s a blockchain?”-sub-second, super reliable, multi-source, all that jazz, perfect for those perpetual contracts that keep trading even when markets are snoozing. 💤

For BitMEX, it’s all about staying awake 24/7, even when the stock markets are closed. Because who needs sleep, right? Meanwhile, the smart folks see this as a “natural fit.” Yeah, because what’s better than trading stocks while you’re binge-watching Netflix? 🤷‍♂️

And Chainlink isn’t just sitting around; it’s going beyond crypto. It’s like they’re saying, “Look, we’re cool enough to touch stocks and ETFs now, too.” Fancy that!

BREAKING: @BitMEX-yeah, the OG of crypto perps-teams up with Chainlink to power new Equity Perps! Because, hey, why not? Data Streams delivering lightning-fast, reliable data to make your portfolio look like a million bucks. Or not. Whatever. 🤷‍♀️ – Chainlink (@chainlink) January 6, 2026

If all goes well, you’ll be able to bet on stocks and ETFs without actually owning them-like a magic trick, but with money. Think of it as a way to gamble on the market while sipping on your latte, no big deal. ☕

But, of course, there are questions. Pricing? Funding rates? Liquidity? Settlement after hours? Basically, it’s all just a big puzzle waiting to blow up-or work perfectly, who knows? Stay tuned, folks, this ride’s just getting started.

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2026-01-07 02:07