Ascendex Review & Margin Trading FAQ
(Formerly BitMAX )

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Facts & Data about BitMAX:

Headquarters in: New York, Beijing and Chengdu
Company Jurisdiction / Registration: Singapore
CEO / Owners: George Cao

Ascendex Discounts & Coupons:

No available coupons at the time

Ascendex Trading Fees in detail:

Maker Fee: 0.085% – 0.075%
Taker Fee: 0.00% – 0.085%
With Perpetual Contracts: Daily fluctuating funding interest rates for leveraged positions

Deposit & Withdrawal fees:

  • 3.50% of the deposited amount
  • 0.0005 BTC on each Bitcoin withdrawal

Minimum Deposit / Withdrawal Amount:

  • No minimum deposits
  • 0.01 BTC minimal withdrawal

Supported FIAT Currencies:

  • USD
  • EUR

Supported Order Types:

  • Market orders
  • Stop market orders
  • Limit orders
  • Stop limit orders

Supported Trading Pairs for Margin Trading:

BTMX/USDT, BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT, EOS/USDT, XRP/USDT, BCH/USDT, LTC/USDT, BNB/USDT, BCHSV/USDT, TRX/USDT, EOS/ETH, XRP/ETH, LTC/ETH, BNB/ETH, TRX/ETH, ADA/ETH, ATOM/ETH, HT/ETH, NEO/ETH, LINK/ETH, BTMX/BTC, ETH/BTC, XRP/BTC, ETH/BTC, LTC/BTC, BCH/BTC, BNB/BTC, BCHSV/BTC, ADA/BTC, TRX/BTC, ONE/BTC

Leverage per Coin:

  • BTC, TRX, XRP, ETH, EOS, LTC and BNB: 10x leverage
  • BCH, BTT and ONE: 5x leverage

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Supported Countries:

Worldwide, except regions that forbid cryptocurrency derivatives margin trading

Ascendex is banned in:

United States, Nepal, Zimbabwe, Belarus, Burma, Cote D’lvoitre (Ivory Coast), Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Algeria, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Cambodia, and Ecuador.

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Frequently asked Questions about Ascendex

What is Ascendex?

Ascendex is a next generation cryptocurrency exchange and trading platform to trade different cryptocurrencies and crypto derivatives while you have leverage and multiple types of orders. Like Binance, Ascendex is one of the few exchange platforms that have released their own token, in this case it is BTMX.

Who is Ascendex’s CEO/owner?

George Cao is the founder and CEO of the Ascendex platform, who along with other Wall Street expert partners like Ariel Ling started the exchange and decide its future.

When was Ascendex founded?

Ascendex started operations on 07/18/02 under the ideas of founders with experience in Wall Street and the financial markets. The platform currently maintains its operations normally and presents good trading volumes.

Where is Ascendex based/located?

Ascendex’s main offices are located in New York, Beijing and Chengdu, while the incorporation jurisdiction is in Singapore (where it was registered).

How many users does Ascendex have?

At the beginning of this year, approximately 500,000 registered users were registered with active accounts on the Ascendex trading platform. This community presents a daily trading volume greater than 70 million USD

Who regulates Ascendex?

Ascendex is not regulated or offers its trading services in countries that affect the operation of the platform with regulatory measures. Therefore, some countries cannot access Ascendex as users or use its functions.

How does Ascendex make money?

Ascendex makes money from transaction fees, interest rates, withdrawal fees and by liquidating margin trading positions. With these earnings, the Ascendex team remains operational and the platform in service.
The Ascendex trading platform is legal around the world, although it has restricted its access in different countries due to regulatory disagreements between the company and financial jurisdictions in those territories.

Which countries cannot use Ascendex?

Users resident in the following countries will not be able to trade with the Ascendex service: United States, Nepal, Zimbabwe, Belarus, Burma, Cote D’lvoitre (Ivory Coast), Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Iraq, Liberia, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Algeria, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Cambodia, and Ecuador.

How to use Ascendex in the USA?

If you stay in the USA for a while and still want to be able to trade on Ascendex, it’s best to shield your US IP address with a VPN. The Platform isn’t allowed to let US citizens use their services which is why they might filter user access from the USA by monitoring from which IPs people log in. With a virtual private network you can cover your true IP (from the US) and do as if you’re located somewhere else. This is what a VPN does – it encrypts and then leads all your data traffic through a foreign server, through which you get access to Ascendex. Ascendex will think you’re logging in from that other country.

Ascendex vs BitMEX – what are the major differences?

-BitMEX is recognized for its high 100x leverage system that it offers for trading contracts, while Ascendex maintains a leverage limit of 10x.

Ascendex vs Binance – what are the major differences?

-Binance supports almost all cryptocurrencies available in the market so far, while Ascendex has a limited coin list.

What can you trade on Ascendex?

Ascendex users can exchange cryptocurrencies and future contracts (for which they have a Standard and Professional mode), thus allowing active participation in different trading modalities.

How many coins are listed on Ascendex?

Ascendex has 30 coins listed on its platform, including its own BTMX token. These tokens can be traded as pairs against Bitcoin, Ethereum and USD in the margin mode.

What cryptocurrencies does Ascendex have in detail?

ELF, HT, BTC, OKB, USDC, KCS, ALGO, DASH, XRP, ETH, BCH, ADA, LTC, ZRX, USDT, BAT, XLM, BCHSV, BTT, BTMX, ETC, TRX, ZEC, IOST, EOS, NEO, ZIL, ONT, BNB and PAX.

How to mine Ascendex token

BXMT does not work with PoW (Proof of Work), which means it cannot be mined. There is currently a supply of 780,615,274 BXMT tokens with more than 660 million in circulation through various exchange platforms.

What fiat currencies are supported on Ascendex?

Ascendex supports payments in fiat currency through debit and credit card, since the platform is licensed by the EU. Users will be able to buy cryptocurrencies using USD and EUR.

How much is Ascendex minimum BTC trade?

The minimum purchase in Ascendex is $ 50, an amount with which you can start your trading operations and opt for a fairly decent margin level while your orders reach their price target.

Does Ascendex have KYC?/Withdrawal limit

Ascendex offers its users the possibility to complete a KYC process in order to become certified members of the platform. However, it is not necessary to complete this procedure to position your trading orders or withdraw your earnings.

How long does it take to get verified on Ascendex?

The KYC registration usually lasts 24 hours and you can complete it in the “Account verification” option in the menu of your account. You must enter your identity document and other personal information to be verified correctly.

Does Ascendex require kyc to withdraw?

No, Ascendex users can withdraw their funds without having to go through the KYC process. However, verified users can withdraw up to 100 BTC, while unverified users have a 2 BTC for 24 hours withdrawal limit.

How to transfer bitcoin to Ascendex?

Ascendex has a Bitcoin wallet where you can deposit how many tokens you like. You will have to copy the BTC address in the Ascendex wallet and paste it in the address tab of the wallet from which you are sending the money from. Specify the amount and confirm the transaction.

How long does it take to send bitcoin to Ascendex?

Bitcoin funds usually take up to 1 hour/1 hour and a half to arrive from one wallet to another. Depending on the network traffic and fees, BTC transactions can run faster (and be confirmed in 40 minutes) or slower (more than 2 hours to be confirmed).

How to transfer cryptocurrency from Coinbase to Ascendex?

First, log in to Coinbase. You will get a section called “Portfolio”, which contains the wallet of multiple cryptocurrencies allowed by the exchange. Choose a cryptocurrency (In this case, Bitcoin). Press the “Send” button and specify the amount and the BTC address to which you will send the tokens. You will receive a code through 2FA, which you must enter to confirm the transaction.

How to withdraw from Ascendex?

Go to the “My Assets” section and choose the “Withdrawal” option. Follow the steps to complete the process, although basically you will have to specify the amount and the BTC wallet to which you will send the tokens.

Can I cash my BTC to cash with Ascendex?

No. Withdrawals are completed in Bitcoin, for which you will need a BTC wallet on a platform external to Ascendex. If you want to change your BTC to cash or fiat currency transfers, we recommend sending your tokens to a wallet with P2P service to exchange crypto as in the case of LocalBitcoins.

Is there a Ascendex withdrawal fee?

Withdrawal rates in Ascendex will depend on the cryptocurrency you want to do it in. In the case of Bitcoin, withdrawals will cost 0.0005 BTC, while for ETH the rate is 0.005 ETH, 0.1 EOS, 0.0001 BCH, etc. It is recommended to make withdrawals in the currency with cheaper transactions.

What chart data does Ascendex use?

Ascendex has charts with Japanese candles and multiple indicators as acummulation/distribution options and volume levels. If you want a basic experience, choose the “Standard” mode, although if you are an experienced trader, the “Professional” mode will be more convenient for you.

How to buy and sell on Ascendex?

To buy and sell cryptocurrencies, choose the option “Cash trading” at the level with which you feel comfortable. Choose the pair you want to trade (a base currency and the one you want to buy) and the chart will be displayed. You can buy in market, Limit, Stop Limit and Stop Market modes.

Can you buy real cryptocurrency on Ascendex?

Despite the fact that Ascendex has a section for Bitcoin derivatives, it also allows you to buy and sell other cryptocurrencies on its platform, just like Binance. These tokens may be saved in the Ascendex wallet and withdrawn to other platforms, which is convenient if we analyze withdrawal fees.

How to set a stop loss on Ascendex?

Ascendex does not have a Take Profit or Stop Loss as such, but works with Limit and Stop Limit orders to determine trarget prices and to stop loss levels. To set a stop loss choose a Stop limit order and specify a stop price that will trigger a sell or buy order at the price level of your choice.

How does Ascendex OCO work?

The Ascendex platform does not yet have OCO orders in its margin trading or futures sections. Although it is likely that they will try this option in the near future.

Does Ascendex have trailing stop loss orders

Ascendex does not support Trailing Stop orders on its platform, since it only has 4 types of orders for margin trading (Market, Limit, Stop Market and Stop Limit).

How to margin trade on Ascendex?

For margin trading with Ascendex go to the “Margin” option displayed on the top bar of the platform. Once you have chosen the standard or professional mode, you can start placing orders. Buy or sell cryptocurrencies using leverage to have greater trading power while taking care of your available margin (funds that support the loan) to avoid liquidations.

Ascendex – does trade close when margin funds end?

If you have an open order and your margin level is depleted, the trade will automatically close regardless of the amount of money you have lost. The margin mechanism works in this way to prevent the exchange from having losses at the hands of traders.

How to long or short on Ascendex?

To place orders in long or short you must request a loan in the currency you want to buy/sell, then you must pay the amount of the debt and keep the benefits obtained from the price variations. For example, a trader wants to go long on Bitcoin because he believes the price will rise from $5,000 to $6,000. He will be provided with a loan of 1000 USDT, with which he can buy 0.2 BTC at $5,000. When the price rises to $ 6,000, he will sell the 0.2 BTC (which now equals $1,200) for a profit of $200.

How much leverage can you use on Ascendex?

Ascendex offers different leverage rates depending on the cryptocurrency you want to trade. However, the platform’s highest leverage is 10x on assets like Bitcoin and XRP.

How much leverage per each coin can be used on Ascendex?

-BTC, TRX, XRP, ETH, EOS, LTC and BNB trades have 10x leverage, while BCH, BTT and ONE only have 5x leverage.

Can you change leverage when in a position?

Once the loan is obtained depending on the cryptocurrency that we are trading, we can decide what percentage of these funds we are going to involve in the order. When the trade is running, we can decide to buy or sell part of the order (either to pay the loan or reduce the size of the operation), so we would be alleviating (or demanding) part of the leverage.

How does Ascendex calculate liquidation?

The forced liquidations in Ascendex will happen in any trade whose available margin is reduced by 100%, which would cause the closing of the order and the possible burning of your account.

Can you trade on Ascendex from the us?

You cannot legally use Ascendex trading services if you are a US resident. However, there may be alternatives to obtain another IP address (As in the case of VPNs).

What to use other than Ascendex in the us? (legally)

US residents can use other cryptocurrency exchange platforms such as Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini, Bittrex and Poloniex. It is known that multiple exchange companies decide to stop serving the United States because of the strict regulatory policies imposed by the CFTC (Commoditiy Futures Trading Commission).

How secure is Ascendex?

The Ascendex security system is acceptable, although it does not have a cold storage fund storage system (which is very convenient for crypto exchange platforms). Users will be able to protect their accounts with strong passwords and the 2FA system.

What fees does Ascendex charge?

For cash and margin modes, Ascendex transaction fees will depend on the user’s VIP level and the cryptocurrency with which they are operating. Taker fees can range from 0.015% to 0.075%, while maker fees can range from 0.00% to 0.085%, with a possible rebate up to -0.010%. For futures, taker fees reach 0.065% and maker fees 0.025% with -0.025% rebate.

What are Ascendex bitcoin spreads?

Ascendex presents a 0.1% Bitcoin spread, which is relatively low compared to that of other exchange companies. The spread can increase or decrease in other cryptocurrencies.

How to install Ascendex app?

You can search for the application from your AppStore or Google Play account under the name “Ascendex” or you can download it from the web platform, which has both versions for its users. After downloading it, the app will be installed automatically.

How to use Ascendex app?

After downloading the Ascendex app, log in to your account by entering your details. The interface will allow you to perform almost all the functions available in the web version, including deposits, withdrawals, analyze graphics and position and cancel orders.

Does Ascendex app support trading tools?

Absolutely. In fact, Ascendex’ standard and professional trading charts have multiple tools to determine market trends, such as drawing tools, magnet mode, trend lines and cross points.

How legit is Ascendex?

Ascendex is completely legit a users may freely withdraw their funds whenever they feel like it with the right amount according to their verification level. KYC proceidures tend to point out the commitment level of a broker/exchange towards their users.

What brokers/competitors are similar to Ascendex for Bitcoin trading?

Although there are many differences in factors such as volume of transactions and availability of cryptocurrencies, the operation of Ascendex is very similar to that of platforms such as those of Binance and Kraken.

Which trading bots can you use on Ascendex?

For automated trading with the Ascendex platform you can use bots like BotMAX, RevenueBOT and Cryptohopper. This kind of software will automatically place orders and detect possible market entries.

How to disable 2fa in Ascendex?

Once you are logged in, go to the “Home” section and search for “Security settings” in the menu of your personal account. Get the “Disable 2FA” tab and click on it. Enter your email and confirm the procedure with the code you will receive. It should be noted that withdrawals will be disabled for 24 hours after restarting/suspending 2FA.

How to delete Ascendex account?

The Ascendex platform does not allow you to permanently delete your account, although you can freeze it for a while if you feel that you are under a possible attack or are simply not satisfied with the service. However, you can always contact customer support and propose your case to analyze the total suspension of your account.

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