European cryptocurrency exchange WhiteBIT has introduced Hedge Mode for Bitcoin futures trading, enabling traders to simultaneously hold long and short positions within the same market. This feature enhances risk management capabilities by allowing users to offset potential losses during periods of high volatility.
The functionality supports advanced trading strategies including grid trading, arbitrage, and neutral hedging, providing greater control during turbulent market conditions. This launch coincides with significant industry turbulence, highlighted by over $1.3 billion in crypto futures positions liquidated in April 2025 affecting approximately 310,000 traders.
Hedge Mode integrates with WhiteBIT’s existing ecosystem featuring Buy Crypto, the 1×10 trading bot, and Isolated Margin Mode. CEO Volodymyr Nosov emphasized the feature’s role in empowering users with enhanced protection and strategic flexibility amid rapidly changing market dynamics.