The DeFi platform expands its offering with synthetic markets and up to 50x leverage, optimizing liquidity for traders and providers.
GMX, one of the leading platforms in decentralized finance (DeFi), launched four new perpetual swap markets for the altcoins ADA (Cardano), BCH (Bitcoin Cash), DOT (Polkadot) and ICP (Internet Computer). Users can now trade with up to 50x leverage. They continue to enjoy self-custody, ultra-fast on-chain execution and innovative liquidity optimization.
At the time of this report, GMX is trading at $28.93, showing a pullback movement after a month-long recovery that reversed a downtrend / TradingView
New synthetic markets on GMX
GMX introduced synthetic markets or swaps for ADA/USD, BCH/USD, DOT/USD and ICP/USD on the Arbitrum network. These perpetual swaps allow traders to speculate on the future price of assets with no expiration date, differentiating themselves from traditional futures contracts.
The platform uses Chainlink Data Streams price oracles to ensure that prices reliably follow each token’s index. However, these markets do not offer spot trading, as they are backed by a liquidity pool comprised of BTC and USDC, making them synthetic markets.
Users can trade with up to 50x leverage, opening up new possibilities for traders looking to maximize their profits in volatile markets. Additionally, GMX ensures a secure experience thanks to its self-custody and on-chain execution model.
Liquidity optimization with GLV
One of GMX’s key innovations is the integration of the new markets into its dynamically optimized GMX Liquidity Vault (GLV). GLV automatically redistributes liquidity across markets based on demand, ensuring that traders always have access to sufficient liquidity.
GLV acts as an upgraded version of GMX's GLP V1 fund, offering liquidity providers a balanced product with solid risk-adjusted returns. This maximizes capital efficiency and allows providers to benefit from fees generated by trading activity.
Technical analysis: GMX in an uptrend
At the time of this report, GMX is trading at USD 28.93, showing a pullback movement after a month of recovery that reversed a bearish trend. The cryptocurrency consolidated a floor at USD 19.74 in the short term, achieving a trend change by breaking above the 25-, 50-, and 200-period exponential moving averages (EMA25, EMA50, and EMA200).
The latest price increase suggests the possible start of an uptrend in the short and medium term. However, GMX found resistance at USD 34, which could mark a key level for the next movements. Since the start of this rally, trading volume has doubled, indicating that buyers have taken control of the market.
Although GMX still registers annual losses of -41.81%, in the last month it has reported gains of 22.91%, consolidating its recovery after a downward trend that began in March.
Innovation in DeFi with GMX
With the addition of perpetual swaps for ADA, BCH, DOT and ICP, GMX continues to consolidate itself as one of the most innovative platforms in the DeFi ecosystem. Its focus on synthetic markets, competitive leverage and liquidity optimization offers new opportunities for both traders and liquidity providers.
In addition, the recent rally in the price of GMX and the increase in trading volume reinforce the market's confidence in the platform, marking a possible change of trend towards a bullish scenario.
Disclaimer: Leveraged trading and liquidity provision in DeFi carry significant risks. Please conduct your own research before engaging in any financial activity.
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