MEXC has launched Futures Earn, a new product that allows USDT- and USDC-margined futures accounts to earn up to 15% annually while keeping funds fully available for trading.
The system addresses a long-standing inefficiency in derivatives markets, where traders often hold large amounts of idle margin that generate no returns. With Futures Earn, idle balances, margin allocated to open positions, and even funds locked in pending orders can all accrue interest without affecting liquidity.
According to MEXC’s press release, Futures Earn is accessible to all traders, with no minimum entry thresholds, enabling participation from beginners to professional traders. The dual-reward model provides baseline yields on idle balances and additional bonus returns based on position size, allowing smaller traders to benefit alongside larger accounts.
Daily reward calculations are automated, using three balance snapshots and 24 position snapshots, ensuring fairness and transparency. Initially supporting USDT- and USDC-margined perpetual contracts, the framework will soon expand to coin-margined contracts, further broadening accessibility.
By integrating yield generation into trading accounts, the product allows users to earn consistently without sacrificing liquidity. Industry analysts note that such inclusive systems are increasingly vital as derivatives markets attract a diverse range of retail and institutional participants.
Institutional participation in derivatives has expanded sharply, with options trading via OTC desks increasing by over 400% in the first half of 2024 and open interest on major exchanges surpassing $70 billion in 2025. At the same time, demand for retail derivatives is increasing, prompting exchanges such as OKX to launch regulated futures and options products with capped leverage and built-in risk controls. Broader industry surveys from groups like ISDA and FIA further highlight that both exchanges and asset managers view retail participation as one of the strongest growth drivers for derivatives markets, underscoring the need for inclusive systems such as Future Earn that can effectively serve both institutional and retail traders.
