# Upgrades

The world's markets are closer than you think. With MEXC CFD, put your USDT to work across global forex, precious metals, and commodities markets—all through MT5. Fund your CFD account directly from your MEXC Spot account and get started with fewer barriers between you and your next trading opportunity. [Explore Now]{https://www.mexc.co/futures/cfd} Explore Global MarketsTrade a range of popular global assets on a single platform, including:• Forex: Major currency pairs such as EUR/USD and GBP/USD• Precious Metals: Gold (XAU) and silver (XAG)• Commodities: Crude oil and other available commodity instruments Key Features and Advantages • Simple Account Setup and USDT FundingOpen a CFD account with ease and transfer USDT directly from your Spot account. Your funds are automatically converted to USDx at a 1:1 ratio, with no conversion fees. Transfers back to your Spot account are automatically converted to USDT. • Efficient Execution and Flexible LeverageAccess tight spreads and deep liquidity for efficient trade execution, with leverage available across multiple asset classes to enhance capital efficiency. • Flexible Hedging StrategiesHold long and short positions on the same instrument simultaneously, allowing greater flexibility when implementing hedging strategies. • Trade Across Multiple PlatformsAccess CFD trading via MEXC or MT5 to manage your positions anytime, anywhere. How to Start CFD Trading on MEXC1. Visit the MEXC App or website and head to the CFD/MT5 page to open your CFD account.2. Transfer USDT from your Spot account to your CFD account.3. Log in to MetaTrader 5 (MT5) via the web terminal, desktop platform, or mobile app to begin trading. Important Notes• USDx is not a cryptocurrency. It is used for balance display and settlement within CFD accounts and cannot be withdrawn directly. Transfer it to your Spot account for automatic conversion to USDT before withdrawal.• MT5 typically displays time in UTC+2, or UTC+3 during daylight saving time. Please account for this difference when checking trading hours and calculating overnight fees.• Leverage is preset for each instrument and cannot be adjusted manually. Please review the contract specifications before trading. The world's markets await. Start exploring with MEXC CFD today. Risk DisclaimerCFDs are leveraged financial derivatives that carry a high level of risk. Market volatility may result in margin shortfalls and the loss of your invested capital. Before engaging in CFD trading, please ensure you fully understand the product and its associated risks, carefully assess your risk tolerance, and implement appropriate leverage and position risk management measures.

To provide deeper liquidity and a smoother trading experience, MEXC will conduct a system upgrade for Prediction Markets on Sept 20, 2026, from 01:00 to 01:30 (UTC). Details are as follows: Impact During the Upgrade• During the upgrade, Prediction Markets will enter a circuit breaker maintenance mode• Buying and selling for events will be temporarily unavailable.• Settlement of events scheduled during the upgrade period will be paused and completed after the upgrade is finished. Important Notes• Please review and manage your orders in advance to minimize any potential impact.• The upgrade schedule is an estimate and may be adjusted depending on actual progress. Important Notes• Please rest assured that all users' assets are secure during the upgrade.• Please make your financial arrangements in advance to avoid risks caused by market fluctuations during the upgrade.• The system upgrade time is an estimated duration and may differ from the actual time required.• If there is significant market volatility before the upgrade, the platform may delay the upgrade time based on market conditions and issue an announcement.• Affected services will return to normal once the upgrade is complete, and a follow-up announcement will be issued. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our online customer service.

The MEXC Futures system update was successfully completed as of Sep 13, 2026. With this update, users can enjoy an enhanced trading experience with improved system performance, stability, and responsiveness. We remain committed to continuously optimizing our platform to provide you with the best possible Futures trading environment. Thank you for your continued support of MEXC Futures.

To further enhance your trading experience, MEXC will perform a scheduled upgrade to the Copy Trade system. Upgrade ScheduleSep 12, 2026, 01:00 (UTC) – Sep 12, 2026, 02:00 (UTC) Copy trading will remain available throughout the upgrade. However, you may experience brief disruptions with the following actions (each lasting no longer than 2 minutes): • Following or unfollowing Traders• Automatic copying when Traders open or close positions If a Trader closes a position during the upgrade but the corresponding Follower position fails to close, Followers may manually close the position within 3 hours after the upgrade ends. Any unclosed Follower positions remaining after the 3-hour window will be automatically closed at the prevailing market price. Navigation Path: Go to Copy Trade Homepage → My Copy Trades If you encounter any of the above issues, please wait a few minutes before trying again. Important Notes• Please manage your Copy Trade positions and orders in advance to minimize potential risks.• Spot and Futures trading, deposits, withdrawals, and Buy Crypto services will not be affected.• The upgrade schedule may be adjusted if necessary. Please refer to the official channels for the latest updates. We will announce the completion of the update as soon as possible. In the event of significant market fluctuations, the schedule may be adjusted, and any postponements or extensions will be communicated through our official website and community channels. Thank you for your continued support.

To enhance your trading experience, the MEXC Futures system will undergo a scheduled update at the following time: Update ScheduleSep 13, 2026, 01:00 (UTC) - Sep 13, 2026, 01:30 (UTC) Futures trading will remain available throughout the update. However, you may experience the following temporary effects (each lasting no longer than 5 minutes): Transfers between Spot and Futures accounts via web, app, and API may experience delays.Querying positions, orders, and trading data (including but not limited to order book and latest transaction data) via web, app, and API may experience temporary latency.Placing orders via Web, App, and API may trigger error messages.Candlestick chart updates and API WebSocket pushes may experience temporary delays.Opening or closing positions for Event Futures may be delayed, and restrictions on unexpired Futures may become invalid. If you encounter any of the above, please wait a few minutes and try again. ReminderPlease manage your Futures positions and orders in advance to minimize potential risks.Spot trading, deposits, withdrawals, and "Buy Crypto" services will not be affected.The estimated update duration is subject to adjustment. Please stay tuned to our official announcements for the latest updates. We will announce the completion of the update as soon as possible. In the event of significant market fluctuations, the schedule may be adjusted, and any postponements or extensions will be communicated through our official website and community channels. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of MEXC Futures.

The MEXC Copy Trade system upgrade was successfully completed as of Aug 16, 2026, 02:00 (UTC). With this update, users can enjoy an enhanced trading experience with improved system performance, stability, and responsiveness. We remain committed to continuously optimizing our platform to provide you with the best possible Futures trading environment. Thank you for your continued support of MEXC Futures.

To further enhance your trading experience, MEXC will perform a scheduled upgrade to the Copy Trade system. Upgrade ScheduleAug 16, 2026, 01:00 (UTC) – Aug 16, 2026, 02:00 (UTC) Copy trading will remain available throughout the upgrade. However, you may experience brief disruptions with the following actions (each lasting no longer than 2 minutes): • Following or unfollowing Traders• Automatic copying when Traders open or close positions If a Trader closes a position during the upgrade but the corresponding Follower position fails to close, Followers may manually close the position within 3 hours after the upgrade ends. Any unclosed Follower positions remaining after the 3-hour window will be automatically closed at the prevailing market price. Navigation Path: Go to Copy Trade Homepage → My Copy Trades If you encounter any of the above issues, please wait a few minutes before trying again. Important Notes• Please manage your Copy Trade positions and orders in advance to minimize potential risks.• Spot and Futures trading, deposits, withdrawals, and Buy Crypto services will not be affected.• The upgrade schedule may be adjusted if necessary. Please refer to the official channels for the latest updates. We will announce the completion of the update as soon as possible. In the event of significant market fluctuations, the schedule may be adjusted, and any postponements or extensions will be communicated through our official website and community channels. Thank you for your continued support.

The MEXC Futures Grid system upgrade was successfully completed on August 13, 2026, 03:00 (UTC). We will continue optimizing the platform to provide you with a more seamless and reliable Futures Grid experience. Thank you for your support of MEXC Futures!

To further enhance your trading experience, MEXC Futures Grid will undergo a scheduled system upgrade on August 13, 2026, from 02:30 to 03:00 (UTC). Details are as follows: Impact During the UpgradeFutures Grid trading will remain available. However, the following temporary interruptions may occur, each lasting no more than 2 minutes:• Transfers between your Spot and Grid accounts may fail.• Grid orders may fail to open or close. Please monitor your grid positions closely.If you encounter any of the above issues, please wait a few minutes and try again. Important Notes• Please review and manage your grid positions and orders in advance to minimize potential risks.• Futures, Copy Trade, Spot, deposits, withdrawals, and Buy Crypto services will not be affected.• The upgrade timeline may be adjusted as needed. Please refer to the MEXC Announcement Center for the latest updates.• If there is significant market volatility before the upgrade, the platform may postpone the upgrade based on market conditions and issue an announcement.• All affected services will resume normal operation once the upgrade is complete. A follow-up announcement will be published upon completion. Thank you for your support of MEXC Futures!

MEXC UP/DOWN Prediction will undergo scheduled system maintenance every Tuesday and Thursday from 08:30 to 09:30 (UTC). During the maintenance period, no UP/DOWN Prediction markets will be available for trading. Please note:UP/DOWN Prediction markets will resume after the maintenance is completed.Further notice will be provided if there are any changes to the maintenance schedule. Thank you for your continued support of MEXC.