MEXC continues to list XMR spot and 100x USDT-margined futures in October 2026. This review examines pairs, fees, volumes, leverage specs and remaining risks for Monero traders.
MEXC continues to list both XMR spot pairs and XMR_USDT perpetual futures with no delisting announcements through October 2026. The exchange offers XMR/USDT and XMR/USDC spot trading alongside the USDT-margined futures contract, confirming uninterrupted availability for traders.
Early October 2026 data from the MEXC futures page placed XMR in the $530–$553 range. Market capitalization sat between $9.99 billion and $10.03 billion, ranking the asset #12 with a circulating supply of 18,814,601 XMR. The all-time high of $798.91 was recorded on 2026-01-14.
Official MEXC announcements through early October show no interruptions or protocol changes affecting XMR support. This steady listing status preserves access to the platform’s spot and derivatives markets for users seeking Monero exposure amid fluctuating conditions on other venues.
MEXC lists two XMR spot pairs: XMR/USDT and XMR/USDC. As of October 8 2026 reports, the XMR/USDT pair recorded 24-hour volumes between $3.43 million and $3.88 million.
These figures place MEXC’s spot turnover below the levels seen on KuCoin and Binance, where depth and daily aggregates are higher. Recent 30-day data show an average near $3.9 million, indicating steady but mid-tier activity.
Spot trading follows MEXC’s standard schedule of 0 % maker and 0–0.05 % taker fees, with no XMR-specific exceptions or zero-fee promotions noted on the exchange fee page. No further details on order types or exact order-book depth are published in available sources, limiting direct comparison of execution characteristics versus larger venues.
MEXC lists the XMR_USDT USDT-margined perpetual futures contract with leverage ranging from 1x to 100x. The contract size is fixed at 0.01 XMR per contract, and the tick size stands at 0.01 USDT. A liquidation fee of 0.02% applies when positions are forcibly closed.
Traders must meet a minimum order notional of approximately 5.31 USDT to open positions. These parameters are taken directly from MEXC’s futures page as of early October 2026.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Leverage range | 1x – 100x |
| Contract size | 0.01 XMR |
| Tick size | 0.01 USDT |
| Liquidation fee | 0.02% |
| Minimum notional | ≈5.31 USDT |
The USDT-margined structure means all settlements and margin occur in USDT, which simplifies funding calculations but still exposes users to the funding rate that resets every eight hours. At the time of the latest snapshot, that rate sat at +0.01% per interval on MEXC.
MEXC applies 0% maker and 0–0.05% taker fees on spot pairs as of October 2026, while XMR_USDT perpetual futures carry 0–0.04% maker and 0–0.1% taker fees. MX token holdings unlock tiered discounts on many pairs, though the official schedule lists no XMR-specific zero-fee promotions or exceptions.
These rates sit at the lower end of what most centralized platforms publish for privacy-asset pairs. Traders holding MX reduce effective costs further on qualifying volume tiers, but base rates already exclude additional withdrawal or funding charges.
| Fee Type | MEXC Spot | MEXC Futures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maker | 0% | 0–0.04% | MX discounts apply on select pairs |
| Taker | 0–0.05% | 0–0.1% | No XMR-specific reductions |
Compared with broader industry practice, MEXC’s zero maker spot policy and sub-0.1% futures taker ceiling remain competitive for XMR trading. Users should verify current MX tier eligibility directly on the fee page before scaling positions, as discounts vary by 30-day volume and token balance.
As of October 8, 2026, MEXC’s XMR/USDT spot market records 24h volumes between $3.43 million and $3.88 million. Average daily spot turnover over the prior 30 days sits near $3.9 million, placing the venue below KuCoin and Binance in depth while remaining active for mid-sized orders.
The XMR_USDT perpetual futures contract shows $4.18 million in 24h volume and $13.67 million in open interest on recent Coinranking data from October 2026. This open-interest figure lies at the lower end of the $54.5–263 million range reported across all XMR futures venues during the same period.
Funding on the XMR_USDT contract runs at +0.01 % per 8-hour interval, or roughly 6.6 % annualized, with longs paying shorts. Overall, MEXC functions as a mid-tier XMR liquidity provider: volumes and open interest support routine trading and moderate leverage use, yet they do not match the tighter spreads or deeper books found on the largest centralized platforms.
Official confirmation of XMR withdrawal fees or limits on MEXC remains unverified in public sources through early October 2026.
MEXC applies general platform policies without documented XMR-specific regional restrictions in announcements as of October 2026.
Monero's protocol delivers strong on-chain privacy, but any KYC-linked exchange account creates a potential off-chain linkage point that users must manage separately.
The XMR_USDT perpetual contract applies a 0.02% liquidation fee once maintenance margin is breached, with leverage ranging from 1x to 100x per the exchange specifications.
No delisting announcements for XMR spot or futures appear in MEXC updates through October 2026, and both products continue to show active trading.
