Namaste Tribe!
Every month, the WazirX product team ships improvements that make the platform faster, smarter and more useful. May was one of the bigger months. Futures opened up for everyone, the home screen got smarter, KYC became more robust, and navigation got tighter across the app. Here is a full look at what improved and what you can do now that you could not before.
Futures: From Early Access to Everyone
WazirX Futures is no longer in early access. Any user on the platform can now open a Futures position. The early rollout brought in 30,000 traders. May expanded that to the entire user base.
That means INR-perpetual contracts, low trading fees and up to 20x leverage are now part of your standard WazirX experience, not a waitlisted feature. We also shipped a new data sync system between WazirX and Pi42 to strengthen the infrastructure behind Futures trading.
45+ Markets Went Live
Futures is not just open, it is growing fast. 45+ markets were added through May alone:
| Week | New Markets Added |
| Week 1 (May 1-7) | 5 |
| Week 2 (May 11-15) | 20 |
| Week 3 (May 18-22) | 12 |
| Week 4 (May 25-29) | 10 |
Backend automation for market listings also went live. This removes manual steps from the listing process, so new Futures pairs ship faster and with fewer delays going forward.
Limit Orders added
With limit orders, you set the price, and the order fills when the market reaches it. This gives you control over execution that market orders do not, especially useful in volatile conditions where slippage can hurt your position.
Leverage Up to 20x
Leverage on Futures increased to 20x in May. A higher ceiling means you can take larger positions relative to your capital. Keep in mind: higher leverage also raises your liquidation risk. Size positions carefully.
A Home Screen Now Works Harder for You
The WazirX home screen was redesigned around what you actually need when you open the app.
- If you are logged in, you now see portfolio balance, PnL, INR balance and a Deposit INR shortcut without going anywhere. Your trading readiness is visible the moment you open the app.
- If you are logged out, the Signup/Login entry point is now cleaner and more prominent, with an improved animation. Getting back in is faster whether you are a new user or returning after a break.
Faster Navigation Across Key Screens
We added new deeplink support for SPOT markets, Futures contracts, Re-KYC and Invite & Earn screens. New app actions were also added for SPOT markets and Futures contracts, helping you reach important trading screens faster from supported entry points.
KYC Checks Became More Robust
Fingerprint SDK was integrated to capture Device ID during KYC submissions. Cyclic Re-KYC also went live in May, helping keep compliance checks updated over time.
Events Recap
- SHM Airdrop: Phase 5 kicked off May 12. Over 1,000 verified WazirX users qualified for 25,000 SHM each.
- Multiple rounds of Highest Trader Kaun contest ran across WRX/INR and USDT/INR markets with ₹2,50,000 in rewards per contest.
- After the full Futures launch, WazirX went live with its first Highest Futures Trader Kaun contest with a ₹2,00,000 reward pool.
What Is Coming Next
The foundation for Futures is in place. Expect more markets, more trading tools and continued improvements to app speed and reliability in June.
Thank you for trading with WazirX.
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