A quick rundown of where exchange support stands right now, and what's changed recently.
Currently supported
Ionide currently runs spot-futures arbitrage on two exchanges:
- Bitget — spot and futures trading permissions, no withdrawal access required.
- MEXC — spot and futures trading permissions, same withdrawal-free scope (spot and futures API keys are issued and stored separately).
Full setup steps for each are in Setting Up API Keys Safely.
Why this particular set
These two were chosen for a combination of funding-rate liquidity, API stability, and consistent support for the permission scoping Ionide relies on — trading access without ever touching withdrawals. Adding an exchange isn't just a matter of wiring up an API; it has to support that same trading-only boundary cleanly, or it doesn't meet our bar.
What's next on the roadmap
Bybit is furthest along — we're currently looking for testers to help validate it before it opens up for everyone (see Testers Required if you'd like to help). HTX is being evaluated on the same basis. Neither is available to select at checkout yet.
Deprecated pairs
As market conditions and liquidity shift, some pairs stop offering meaningful funding-rate opportunities and get rotated out of active pools. This is expected maintenance, not a change to how the strategy works — see How Ionide's Arbitrage Engine Actually Works for how pair selection happens on an ongoing basis.
Have a request?
If there's an exchange you'd like to see supported, let us know via Contact — exchange requests genuinely shape what we prioritize next.
Get new posts in your inbox
Strategy breakdowns and product updates — no spam, unsubscribe anytime.
