<figure><img style="max-width:100%;height:auto" src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F20261002104939056kaM5KLXxFVN854.png" width="1862" height="845" /></figure><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px">Crypto&#39;s strongest Q3 since 2017 ran without cheap money, new laws or token subsidies.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px">Bitcoin just posted its best third quarter since 2017, and it is still down on the year. Ether had its best third quarter on record. Both did it in a quarter when the 30-year Treasury yield climbed to its highest since 2002, the CLARITY Act died in the Senate, and Ethena switched off the token rewards that once helped its dollar grow to nearly $15 billion.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px">Rates, legislation and subsidies used to be the reasons crypto went up. This quarter, none of them were. So the question isn&#39;t how much the market made. It&#39;s who paid for it.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><h2>The Main Character: Who Paid for Q3&#39;s Rally?</h2><p style="margin:0px"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">The Quarter That Shouldn&#39;t Have Happened</strong></p><p style="margin:0px">Everything that normally fuels a crypto rally blew the wrong way this quarter. Rates went up: the Fed hiked on September 16, its first increase in three years. The bill crypto spent years lobbying for died in the Senate, 49 to 50. And the year&#39;s biggest exchange theft landed in the final week.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px">And yet <a target="_blank" href="https://www.mexc.com/futures/BTC_USDT" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bitcoin</a> closed Q3 up 42.7%, its strongest third quarter since 2017, according to CoinGlass data. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.mexc.com/futures/ETH_USDT" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ether</a> gained about 71%, its best Q3 on record. So if it wasn&#39;t cheap money, legislation or hype, what paid for it?</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><figure><img style="max-width:100%;height:auto" src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F20261002105007871yz80vA1ZMCkIlE.png" width="2000" height="1120" /></figure><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Follow the Money</strong></p><p style="margin:0px">The quarter wasn&#39;t a trend. It was a burst: Bitcoin rose 29.8% between August 19 and September 29, per The Kobeissi Letter. July and early August went nowhere.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px">As we noted in #40, futures open interest fell to a five-month low during the run while short covering and spot demand did the lifting.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px">It was real buyers. US spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $2.4 billion in the week to September 25, the biggest week of 2026, and roughly $6.4 billion across the quarter, per SoSoValue.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px">Even the standout altcoin moved on a real event. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.mexc.com/exchange/ZEC_USDT" rel="noopener noreferrer">ZEC</a> repriced after the SEC closed its review of Grayscale&#39;s Zcash trust without enforcement, and the fund converted into an ETF on August 25.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px">Meanwhile, subsidised demand did the opposite. USDe, Ethena&#39;s synthetic dollar, shrank from a $14.82 billion peak last October to about $4.9 billion as token rewards were cut and funding rates cooled. The rewards ended entirely on September 30. The market&#39;s verdict? <a target="_blank" href="https://www.mexc.com/exchange/ENA_USDT" rel="noopener noreferrer">ENA</a> rose about 17% in a day on September 25, when Ethena said where the yield would come from instead. (Disclosure: MEXC Ventures is an investor in the Ethena ecosystem.)</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px">The money that was paid to show up left. The money that wanted to be here arrived.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Good News and Bad News, Same Fact</strong></p><p style="margin:0px">The good news: unpaid demand is more durable than the rented kind. Nobody has to keep paying to keep it here.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px">The bad news, part one: it&#39;s not broad yet. One stretch of weeks, one ETF surge, and an Altcoin Season Index at 55 on September 30, still short of the 75 that marks a true rotation.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px">The bad news, part two: the bar just went up. On September 29 the 10-year Treasury hit 5.25% and the 30-year 5.57%, the highest in roughly two decades. When the safe option pays above 5%, anything that pays nothing has to earn its keep.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px">Then the arithmetic. Bitcoin fell 22.2% in Q1 and 14.1% in Q2, a 33.2% hole that takes nearly 50% to climb out of. Even the strongest third quarter in nine years falls short. And Uptober won&#39;t close the gap alone: CoinGlass&#39;s 77% average Q4 is carried by 2013 and 2017, while Q4 2018 lost 42% and last year&#39;s lost 23%.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><figure><img style="max-width:100%;height:auto" src="https://mexc-rainbown-activityimages.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com/banner/F20261002105028197GPpfy90BN8b3eV.png" width="2000" height="1120" /></figure><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">What&#39;s Paying for Yours</strong></p><p style="margin:0px">Cheap money, legislative hope and token subsidies are off the table. What&#39;s left is demand that arrives without being paid to. Q4 gets graded on whether that grows.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px">So go through what you hold and ask why the money is there. A rate, a subsidy, a bill that might pass: those reasons expire. Someone genuinely wanting the thing doesn&#39;t. Measure your breakeven from where you bought, not from January 1. And know where your yield comes from: Treasury-backed moves with the Fed, basis trades with funding rates, emissions with someone&#39;s budget. Only one of those just got cancelled.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px">A great quarter didn&#39;t make the year whole, and cheap money didn&#39;t deliver it. The next one has to do it with the bar even higher.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><h2>Quick Hits</h2><p style="margin:0px"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Security moved upstream.</strong> The year&#39;s largest exchange loss, roughly $350 million in late September, didn&#39;t involve a stolen private key. Attackers compromised the wallet backend, spoofed transaction data, and the signing process approved what it was shown. That&#39;s three major incidents in two months without broken cryptography, after Coldcard&#39;s firmware flaw and Liquid Network&#39;s $320 million drain, most of it later returned. &#34;Not your keys, not your coins&#34; is now incomplete. The question is who decides what the key signs.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Two forces, opposite ways.</strong> Soft jobs and confidence data trimmed October hike bets, while Brent ended September near $97, up about 7% on the month.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">The rally comes in bursts.</strong> ZEC is up roughly 175% this year but fell about 14% in the past week. Private usage moved the same way: after its busiest stretch since 2022, the network averaged about 6,200 transactions involving shielded funds a day in the week to September 28, down from 11,700 the week before. Real demand, just not a straight line.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px">Q4 won&#39;t be graded on how far crypto rises, but on whether the buyers who came without being paid keep coming.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><h2>Translation</h2><p style="margin:0px">&#34;Bitcoin Bears Ponder Long Hibernation as ETF Inflows Buoy Price.&#34; - Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, September 30, 2026.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px">The bears had a strong case. The CLARITY Act failed, Treasury yields hit their highest in roughly two decades and sentiment stayed sour. None of it pushed Bitcoin down, because ETF buyers kept showing up anyway. That&#39;s the difference between demand that&#39;s paid to arrive and demand that isn&#39;t: the second kind doesn&#39;t wait for good news. Just remember that hibernation is seasonal. Bears always wake up.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><h2>New and Noteworthy</h2><p style="margin:0px"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.mexc.com/exchange/THEO_USDT" rel="noopener noreferrer">Autheo (THEO)</a> opens for trading in the Innovation Zone on October 1 at 13:00 UTC. It pitches itself as a decentralized internet operating system: an EVM-compatible Layer 1 on a Cosmos-based Layer 0, built around quantum-resistant cryptography, with its own identity, cloud and storage layers. Total supply is 7 billion THEO, and withdrawals open October 2.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.mexc.com/announcements/article/mexc-pre-market-17827791538935" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ritual (RITUAL)</a> has been live on MEXC Pre-Market since September 30, so you can trade it before it reaches Spot. It describes itself as a blockchain built for autonomous agents, where smart contracts can act on what they see and hear. Total supply is 10 billion RITUAL, and Pre-Market trading is currently fee-free.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px">[Get Early Access]{https://www.mexc.com/announcements/new-listings}</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><h2>Before You Go</h2><p style="margin:0px">TOKEN2049 Singapore runs October 7 to 8 at Marina Bay Sands, with side events through October 11 and more than 25,000 attendees expected.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px">To mark the Autheo listing, the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.mexc.com/announcements/article/first-in-market-17827791538892" rel="noopener noreferrer">THEO Airdrop&#43;</a> shares 60,000 USDT among users who deposit and trade, running until October 7 at 13:00 UTC.</p><p style="margin:0px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0px">And with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.mexc.com/announcements/article/real-stocks-real-friends-17827791538770" rel="noopener noreferrer">Real Stocks, Real Friends</a>, you can earn 15 USDT when a friend joins RealStocks, makes at least 100 USDT in net purchases, and holds for three days.</p>

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<p style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1em;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><span style="font-size:14px">In accordance with the dividend distribution schedules of the underlying companies, ORCL (Oracle Corporation), MRVL (Marvell Technology, Inc.), AXP (American Express Company), </span>NTAP (NetApp)<span style="font-size:14px"> and </span>MA (Mastercard Incorporated) <span style="font-size:14px">Stock Futures will undergo a cash dividend settlement. Users holding positions in the relevant Stock Futures are advised to take note of the following information.</span></p><h2 style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.85 );font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0.5em;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px">Schedule</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc;background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.85 );font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1em;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><li><span style="font-size:14px">Oct 8, 2026, 23:30 (UTC): Relevant Stock Futures enter <i>Reduce-Only</i> mode.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px">Oct 9, 2026, 00:00 (UTC): Cash dividend settlement is executed.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px">Oct 9, 2026, 00:01 (UTC): Normal trading and regular funding fee mechanisms resume.</span></li></ul><h2 style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.85 );font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0.5em;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px">Dividend Information</h2><p><br /></p><div style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><div><figure style="max-width:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><table style="height:100%;width:100%;border:medium double rgb( 179 , 179 , 179 );border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0px;table-layout:fixed"><colgroup><col style="width:100px" width="100" /><col style="width:100px" width="100" /><col style="width:100px" width="100" /></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height:39px"><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Stock Futures</strong></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Dividend per Share (USD)</strong></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div style="text-align:center"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Dividend Yield% </strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">(Estimated, Non-Annualized)</strong></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px"><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a href="https://futures.mexc.com/exchange/ORCLSTOCK_USDT">ORCL</a></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">≈ 0.5</span></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><div style="text-align:center"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:13px">≈ </span>0.35<span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:13px"> %</span></div></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px"><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a href="https://futures.mexc.com/exchange/MRVLSTOCK_USDT">MRVL</a></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">≈ 0.06</span></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><div style="text-align:center"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:13px">≈ </span>0.02<span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:13px">%</span></div></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px"><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a href="https://futures.mexc.com/exchange/AXPSTOCK_USDT">AXP</a></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">≈</span> 0.95</td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><div style="text-align:center"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:13px">≈ </span>0.31<span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:13px">%</span></div></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px"><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a href="https://futures.mexc.com/exchange/NTAPSTOCK_USDT">NTAP</a></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">≈</span> 0.52</td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><div style="text-align:center"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:13px">≈ </span>0.23<span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:13px">%</span></div></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px"><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><a href="https://futures.mexc.com/exchange/MASTOCK_USDT">MA</a></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">≈</span> 0.87</td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:13px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><div style="text-align:center"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:13px">≈ </span>0.16<span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:13px">%</span></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></figure></figure></figure></figure></div></div><p><br /></p><h2 style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.85 );font-style:normal;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0.5em;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px">Settlement Rules</h2><p style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1em;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px">To eliminate the price gap caused by the natural decline in the underlying asset price on the ex-dividend date, MEXC will conduct a one-time special funding fee settlement at Oct 9, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</p><div style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><h3 style="color:rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.85 );font-weight:500;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0.5em">During the settlement: </h3><ul style="list-style-type:disc;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1em" start="1"><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Long position holders</strong> will receive the corresponding dividend amount based on their position size, credited to their accounts as a funding fee adjustment.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Short position holders</strong> will pay the corresponding dividend amount based on their position size, deducted from their accounts as a funding fee adjustment.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Eligible positions</strong> will be determined based on a position snapshot taken at the settlement time. Users without open positions at the settlement time will not participate in the settlement.</div></li><li><div><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Actual dividend amounts are subject to the final amounts credited to your account.</span></div></li></ul><h2 style="color:rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.85 );font-weight:500;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0.5em">Important Notes</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1em" start="1"><li><div>If you do not wish to participate in the cash dividend settlement, please close your positions before Oct 9, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</div></li><li><div>Funding fee adjustments resulting from this settlement will be reflected in your account transaction history immediately after settlement.</div></li><li><div>Position closing remains available during the dividend settlement period.</div></li><li><div>Dividend amounts are subject to the official figures announced on the ex-dividend date. Any adjustments will be communicated separately.</div></li></ul><h2 style="color:rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.85 );font-weight:500;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0.5em">Important Risk Warning for Short Position Holders</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1em" start="1"><li><div>Cash dividend payments will be directly deducted from short positions as funding fees, which may result in insufficient margin. Please ensure your account maintains sufficient margin before settlement to avoid the risk of liquidation.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Recommended Actions:</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li><div>Review and replenish margin before Oct 9, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</div></li><li><div>Close relevant short positions in advance if you do not wish to bear the dividend deduction.</div></li><li><div>Highly leveraged short positions may experience a decline in margin ratio due to dividend deductions and, in extreme cases, could face liquidation.</div></li></ul></li></ul><h2 style="color:rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.85 );font-weight:500;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0.5em">Important Risk Warning for Long Position Holders</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1em" start="1"><li><div>The ex-dividend date may cause a natural market price decline, which could lower the margin ratio and trigger the risk of liquidation.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Recommended Actions:</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type:circle;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li><div>Review and replenish margin before Oct 9, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</div></li><li><div>Close relevant long positions in advance if you do not wish to bear the risk of market decline.</div></li><li><div>Highly leveraged long positions may experience a decline in margin ratio due to price declines and, in extreme cases, could face liquidation.</div></li></ul></li></ul><div>Thank you for your continued support.</div></div>

<p style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><span style="font-size:14px">In accordance with the dividend distribution schedules of the underlying companies, INTU (Intuit Inc.) Stock Futures will undergo a cash dividend settlement. Users holding positions in the relevant Stock Futures are advised to take note of the following information.</span></p><h2>Schedule</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li><span style="font-size:14px">Oct 7, 2026, 23:30 (UTC): Relevant Stock Futures enter <i>Reduce-Only</i> mode.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px">Oct 8, 2026, 00:00 (UTC): Cash dividend settlement is executed.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px">Oct 8, 2026, 00:01 (UTC): Normal trading and regular funding fee mechanisms resume.</span></li></ul><h2>Dividend Information</h2><div style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><div><figure style="max-width:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><table style="height:100%;width:100%;border:medium double rgb( 179 , 179 , 179 );border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0px;table-layout:fixed"><colgroup><col style="width:100px" width="100" /><col style="width:100px" width="100" /><col style="width:100px" width="100" /></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height:39px"><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Stock Futures</strong></p></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Dividend per Share (USD)</strong></p></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div style="text-align:center"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Dividend Yield% </strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">(Estimated, Non-Annualized)</strong></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px"><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><a href="https://futures.mexc.com/exchange/INTUSTOCK_USDT">INTUUSDT</a></p></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><span style="color:hsl( 0 , 0% , 0% )">≈ 1.38</span></p></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><span style="color:hsl( 0 , 0% , 0% )">≈ </span>0.49<span style="color:hsl( 0 , 0% , 0% )">%</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></figure></figure></figure></figure></figure></figure></div></div><p><br /></p><h2>Settlement Rules</h2><p style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px">To eliminate the price gap caused by the natural decline in the underlying asset price on the ex-dividend date, MEXC will conduct a one-time special funding fee settlement at Oct 8, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</p><div style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><h3>During the settlement: </h3><ul style="list-style-type:disc" start="1"><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Long position holders</strong> will receive the corresponding dividend amount based on their position size, credited to their accounts as a funding fee adjustment.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Short position holders</strong> will pay the corresponding dividend amount based on their position size, deducted from their accounts as a funding fee adjustment.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Eligible positions</strong> will be determined based on a position snapshot taken at the settlement time. Users without open positions at the settlement time will not participate in the settlement.</div></li><li><div><span style="color:hsl( 0 , 0% , 0% )">Actual dividend amounts are subject to the final amounts credited to your account.</span></div></li></ul><h2>Important Notes</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc" start="1"><li><div>If you do not wish to participate in the cash dividend settlement, please close your positions before Oct 8, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</div></li><li><div>Funding fee adjustments resulting from this settlement will be reflected in your account transaction history immediately after settlement.</div></li><li><div>Position closing remains available during the dividend settlement period.</div></li><li><div>Dividend amounts are subject to the official figures announced on the ex-dividend date. Any adjustments will be communicated separately.</div></li></ul><h2>Important Risk Warning for Short Position Holders</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc" start="1"><li><div>Cash dividend payments will be directly deducted from short positions as funding fees, which may result in insufficient margin. Please ensure your account maintains sufficient margin before settlement to avoid the risk of liquidation.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Recommended Actions:</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li><div>Review and replenish margin before Oct 8, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</div></li><li><div>Close relevant short positions in advance if you do not wish to bear the dividend deduction.</div></li><li><div>Highly leveraged short positions may experience a decline in margin ratio due to dividend deductions and, in extreme cases, could face liquidation.</div></li></ul></li></ul><h2>Important Risk Warning for Long Position Holders</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc" start="1"><li><div>The ex-dividend date may cause a natural market price decline, which could lower the margin ratio and trigger the risk of liquidation.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Recommended Actions:</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li><div>Review and replenish margin before Oct 8, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</div></li><li><div>Close relevant long positions in advance if you do not wish to bear the risk of market decline.</div></li><li><div>Highly leveraged long positions may experience a decline in margin ratio due to price declines and, in extreme cases, could face liquidation.</div></li></ul></li></ul><div>Thank you for your continued support.</div></div>

<p style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><span style="font-size:14px">In accordance with the dividend distribution schedules of the underlying companies, CMCSA (Comcast) Stock Futures will undergo a cash dividend settlement. Users holding positions in the relevant Stock Futures are advised to take note of the following information.</span></p><h2>Schedule</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li><span style="font-size:14px">Oct 6, 2026, 23:30 (UTC): Relevant Stock Futures enter <i>Reduce-Only</i> mode.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px">Oct 7, 2026, 00:00 (UTC): Cash dividend settlement is executed.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px">Oct 7, 2026, 00:01 (UTC): Normal trading and regular funding fee mechanisms resume.</span></li></ul><h2>Dividend Information</h2><div style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><div><figure style="max-width:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><table style="height:100%;width:100%;border:medium double rgb( 179 , 179 , 179 );border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0px;table-layout:fixed"><colgroup><col style="width:100px" width="100" /><col style="width:100px" width="100" /><col style="width:100px" width="100" /></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height:39px"><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Stock Futures</strong></p></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Dividend per Share (USD)</strong></p></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div style="text-align:center"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Dividend Yield% </strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">(Estimated, Non-Annualized)</strong></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px"><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><a href="https://futures.mexc.com/exchange/CMCSASTOCK_USDT">CMCSAUSDT</a></p></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><span style="color:hsl( 0 , 0% , 0% )">≈ 0.33</span></p></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><span style="color:hsl( 0 , 0% , 0% )">≈ </span>1.54<span style="color:hsl( 0 , 0% , 0% )">%</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></figure></figure></figure></figure></figure></figure></div></div><p><br /></p><h2>Settlement Rules</h2><p style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px">To eliminate the price gap caused by the natural decline in the underlying asset price on the ex-dividend date, MEXC will conduct a one-time special funding fee settlement at Oct 7, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</p><div style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><h3>During the settlement: </h3><ul style="list-style-type:disc" start="1"><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Long position holders</strong> will receive the corresponding dividend amount based on their position size, credited to their accounts as a funding fee adjustment.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Short position holders</strong> will pay the corresponding dividend amount based on their position size, deducted from their accounts as a funding fee adjustment.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Eligible positions</strong> will be determined based on a position snapshot taken at the settlement time. Users without open positions at the settlement time will not participate in the settlement.</div></li><li><div><span style="color:hsl( 0 , 0% , 0% )">Actual dividend amounts are subject to the final amounts credited to your account.</span></div></li></ul><h2>Important Notes</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc" start="1"><li><div>If you do not wish to participate in the cash dividend settlement, please close your positions before Oct 7, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</div></li><li><div>Funding fee adjustments resulting from this settlement will be reflected in your account transaction history immediately after settlement.</div></li><li><div>Position closing remains available during the dividend settlement period.</div></li><li><div>Dividend amounts are subject to the official figures announced on the ex-dividend date. Any adjustments will be communicated separately.</div></li></ul><h2>Important Risk Warning for Short Position Holders</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc" start="1"><li><div>Cash dividend payments will be directly deducted from short positions as funding fees, which may result in insufficient margin. Please ensure your account maintains sufficient margin before settlement to avoid the risk of liquidation.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Recommended Actions:</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li><div>Review and replenish margin before Oct 7, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</div></li><li><div>Close relevant short positions in advance if you do not wish to bear the dividend deduction.</div></li><li><div>Highly leveraged short positions may experience a decline in margin ratio due to dividend deductions and, in extreme cases, could face liquidation.</div></li></ul></li></ul><h2>Important Risk Warning for Long Position Holders</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc" start="1"><li><div>The ex-dividend date may cause a natural market price decline, which could lower the margin ratio and trigger the risk of liquidation.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Recommended Actions:</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li><div>Review and replenish margin before Oct 7, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</div></li><li><div>Close relevant long positions in advance if you do not wish to bear the risk of market decline.</div></li><li><div>Highly leveraged long positions may experience a decline in margin ratio due to price declines and, in extreme cases, could face liquidation.</div></li></ul></li></ul><div>Thank you for your continued support.</div></div>

<p style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><span style="font-size:14px">In accordance with the dividend distribution schedules of the underlying companies, JPM (JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co.) Stock Futures will undergo a cash dividend settlement. Users holding positions in the relevant Stock Futures are advised to take note of the following information.</span></p><h2>Schedule</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li><span style="font-size:14px">Oct 5, 2026, 23:30 (UTC): Relevant Stock Futures enter <i>Reduce-Only</i> mode.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px">Oct 6, 2026, 00:00 (UTC): Cash dividend settlement is executed.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px">Oct 6, 2026, 00:01 (UTC): Normal trading and regular funding fee mechanisms resume.</span></li></ul><h2>Dividend Information</h2><div style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><div><figure style="max-width:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><table style="height:100%;width:100%;border:medium double rgb( 179 , 179 , 179 );border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0px;table-layout:fixed"><colgroup><col style="width:100px" width="100" /><col style="width:100px" width="100" /><col style="width:100px" width="100" /></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height:39px"><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Stock Futures</strong></p></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Dividend per Share (USD)</strong></p></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div style="text-align:center"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Dividend Yield% </strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">(Estimated, Non-Annualized)</strong></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px"><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><a href="https://futures.mexc.com/exchange/JPMSTOCK_USDT">JPMUSDT</a></p></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><span style="color:hsl( 0 , 0% , 0% )">≈ 1.65</span></p></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><span style="color:hsl( 0 , 0% , 0% )">≈ </span>0.5<span style="color:hsl( 0 , 0% , 0% )">%</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></figure></figure></figure></figure></figure></div></div><p><br /></p><h2>Settlement Rules</h2><p style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px">To eliminate the price gap caused by the natural decline in the underlying asset price on the ex-dividend date, MEXC will conduct a one-time special funding fee settlement at Oct 6, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</p><div style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><h3>During the settlement: </h3><ul style="list-style-type:disc" start="1"><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Long position holders</strong> will receive the corresponding dividend amount based on their position size, credited to their accounts as a funding fee adjustment.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Short position holders</strong> will pay the corresponding dividend amount based on their position size, deducted from their accounts as a funding fee adjustment.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Eligible positions</strong> will be determined based on a position snapshot taken at the settlement time. Users without open positions at the settlement time will not participate in the settlement.</div></li><li><div><span style="color:hsl( 0 , 0% , 0% )">Actual dividend amounts are subject to the final amounts credited to your account.</span></div></li></ul><h2>Important Notes</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc" start="1"><li><div>If you do not wish to participate in the cash dividend settlement, please close your positions before Oct 6, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</div></li><li><div>Funding fee adjustments resulting from this settlement will be reflected in your account transaction history immediately after settlement.</div></li><li><div>Position closing remains available during the dividend settlement period.</div></li><li><div>Dividend amounts are subject to the official figures announced on the ex-dividend date. Any adjustments will be communicated separately.</div></li></ul><h2>Important Risk Warning for Short Position Holders</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc" start="1"><li><div>Cash dividend payments will be directly deducted from short positions as funding fees, which may result in insufficient margin. Please ensure your account maintains sufficient margin before settlement to avoid the risk of liquidation.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Recommended Actions:</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li><div>Review and replenish margin before Oct 6, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</div></li><li><div>Close relevant short positions in advance if you do not wish to bear the dividend deduction.</div></li><li><div>Highly leveraged short positions may experience a decline in margin ratio due to dividend deductions and, in extreme cases, could face liquidation.</div></li></ul></li></ul><h2>Important Risk Warning for Long Position Holders</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc" start="1"><li><div>The ex-dividend date may cause a natural market price decline, which could lower the margin ratio and trigger the risk of liquidation.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Recommended Actions:</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li><div>Review and replenish margin before Oct 6, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</div></li><li><div>Close relevant long positions in advance if you do not wish to bear the risk of market decline.</div></li><li><div>Highly leveraged long positions may experience a decline in margin ratio due to price declines and, in extreme cases, could face liquidation.</div></li></ul></li></ul><div>Thank you for your continued support.</div></div>

<p style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><span style="font-size:14px">In accordance with the dividend distribution schedules of the underlying companies, GE (GE Aerospace) Stock Futures will undergo a cash dividend settlement. Users holding positions in the relevant Stock Futures are advised to take note of the following information.</span></p><h2>Schedule</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li><span style="font-size:14px">Oct 4, 2026, 23:30 (UTC): Relevant Stock Futures enter <i>Reduce-Only</i> mode.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px">Oct 5, 2026, 00:00 (UTC): Cash dividend settlement is executed.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px">Oct 5, 2026, 00:01 (UTC): Normal trading and regular funding fee mechanisms resume.</span></li></ul><h2>Dividend Information</h2><div style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><div><figure style="max-width:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><table style="height:100%;width:100%;border:medium double rgb( 179 , 179 , 179 );border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0px;table-layout:fixed"><colgroup><col style="width:100px" width="100" /><col style="width:100px" width="100" /><col style="width:100px" width="100" /></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height:39px"><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Stock Futures</strong></p></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Dividend per Share (USD)</strong></p></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div style="text-align:center"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Dividend Yield% </strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">(Estimated, Non-Annualized)</strong></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px"><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><a href="https://futures.mexc.com/exchange/GESTOCK_USDT">GEUSDT</a></p></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><span style="color:hsl( 0 , 0% , 0% )">≈ 0.47</span></p></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;text-align:center"><span style="color:hsl( 0 , 0% , 0% )">≈ </span>0.15<span style="color:hsl( 0 , 0% , 0% )">%</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></figure></figure></figure></figure></figure></figure></div></div><p><br /></p><h2>Settlement Rules</h2><p style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px">To eliminate the price gap caused by the natural decline in the underlying asset price on the ex-dividend date, MEXC will conduct a one-time special funding fee settlement at Oct 5, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</p><div style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><h3>During the settlement: </h3><ul style="list-style-type:disc" start="1"><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Long position holders</strong> will receive the corresponding dividend amount based on their position size, credited to their accounts as a funding fee adjustment.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Short position holders</strong> will pay the corresponding dividend amount based on their position size, deducted from their accounts as a funding fee adjustment.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Eligible positions</strong> will be determined based on a position snapshot taken at the settlement time. Users without open positions at the settlement time will not participate in the settlement.</div></li><li><div><span style="color:hsl( 0 , 0% , 0% )">Actual dividend amounts are subject to the final amounts credited to your account.</span></div></li></ul><h2>Important Notes</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc" start="1"><li><div>If you do not wish to participate in the cash dividend settlement, please close your positions before Oct 5, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</div></li><li><div>Funding fee adjustments resulting from this settlement will be reflected in your account transaction history immediately after settlement.</div></li><li><div>Position closing remains available during the dividend settlement period.</div></li><li><div>Dividend amounts are subject to the official figures announced on the ex-dividend date. Any adjustments will be communicated separately.</div></li></ul><h2>Important Risk Warning for Short Position Holders</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc" start="1"><li><div>Cash dividend payments will be directly deducted from short positions as funding fees, which may result in insufficient margin. Please ensure your account maintains sufficient margin before settlement to avoid the risk of liquidation.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Recommended Actions:</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li><div>Review and replenish margin before Oct 5, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</div></li><li><div>Close relevant short positions in advance if you do not wish to bear the dividend deduction.</div></li><li><div>Highly leveraged short positions may experience a decline in margin ratio due to dividend deductions and, in extreme cases, could face liquidation.</div></li></ul></li></ul><h2>Important Risk Warning for Long Position Holders</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc" start="1"><li><div>The ex-dividend date may cause a natural market price decline, which could lower the margin ratio and trigger the risk of liquidation.</div></li><li><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Recommended Actions:</strong></div><ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li><div>Review and replenish margin before Oct 5, 2026, 00:00 (UTC).</div></li><li><div>Close relevant long positions in advance if you do not wish to bear the risk of market decline.</div></li><li><div>Highly leveraged long positions may experience a decline in margin ratio due to price declines and, in extreme cases, could face liquidation.</div></li></ul></li></ul><div>Thank you for your continued support.</div></div>

<div><div>We are pleased to announce that<strong style="font-weight:bolder"> HOOKEDUSDT </strong>will be listed in the MEXC Futures Innovation Zone (Web and App). Futures trading will open immediately upon listing. The Futures Grid trading bot will be available within 5 minutes after trading opens.</div><div><br /></div><h2><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Listing Details</strong></h2><div><figure style="max-width:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><table style="height:100%;width:100%;border:1px none rgb( 179 , 179 , 179 );border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0px;table-layout:fixed"><colgroup><col style="width:156px" width="156" /><col style="width:131px" width="131" /><col style="width:100px" width="100" /><col style="width:136px" width="136" /></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height:39px"><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Futures Pair</strong></div></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Listing Time</strong></div></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Leverage</strong></div></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Margin Mode</strong></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px"><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">HOOKEDUSDT</strong></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Oct 4, 2026, 07:26 (UTC)</strong></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;line-height:1.62;text-align:center"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#333333;font-size:14px">1-</span><span style="font-size:14px"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">20</strong></span><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#333333;font-size:14px">x</span></p><p style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;line-height:1.62;text-align:center"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#333333;font-size:14px">Adjustable</span></p></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div>Cross &amp; Isolated</div></td></tr></tbody></table></figure></figure></figure></figure></figure></figure></figure></figure></figure></div><div><br /></div><div>[Trade <strong style="font-weight:bolder">HOOKEDUSDT</strong>]{<!-- --><strong style="font-weight:bolder"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/futures/HOOKED_USDT">https://www.mexc.com/futures/HOOKED_USDT</a></strong>}</div><div><br /></div><h2><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Important Notes</strong></h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc" start="1"><li style="text-align:left"><div>Futures pairs listed in the Innovation Zone carry higher volatility risk and may experience significant price fluctuations or extreme market conditions. Please use leverage responsibly and manage risk carefully.</div></li><li style="text-align:left"><div>Trading fees in the Innovation Zone are higher than other zones: <strong style="font-weight:bolder">Maker: 0.04% | Taker: 0.10%</strong></div></li><li style="text-align:left"><div>Users in certain countries or regions may not be able to trade Futures pairs in the Innovation Zone.</div></li><li><div>API Trading is currently unavailable for Innovation Zone pairs. Please use the MEXC website or app to trade.</div></li></ul><div><br /></div><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Related Announcements:</strong></div><div><a target="_blank" href="https://www.mexc.com/announcements/article/introducing-futures-innovation-zone-17827791534000" rel="noopener noreferrer">Introducing Futures Innovation Zone: High Potential Assets &amp; Opportunities</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for trading with MEXC Futures!</div></div>

<div><div>We are pleased to announce that<strong style="font-weight:bolder"> AGENCYUSDT </strong>will be listed in the MEXC Futures Innovation Zone (Web and App). Futures trading will open immediately upon listing. The Futures Grid trading bot will be available within 5 minutes after trading opens.</div><div><br /></div><h2><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Listing Details</strong></h2><div><figure style="max-width:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><figure style="max-width:100%;height:100%;width:100%"><table style="height:100%;width:100%;border:1px none rgb( 179 , 179 , 179 );border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0px;table-layout:fixed"><colgroup><col style="width:156px" width="156" /><col style="width:131px" width="131" /><col style="width:100px" width="100" /><col style="width:136px" width="136" /></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height:39px"><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Futures Pair</strong></div></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Listing Time</strong></div></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Leverage</strong></div></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Margin Mode</strong></div></td></tr><tr style="height:39px"><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">AGENCYUSDT</strong></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Oct 4, 2026, 07:24 (UTC)</strong></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center;vertical-align:top" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><p style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;line-height:1.62;text-align:center"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#333333;font-size:14px">1-</span><span style="font-size:14px"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">20</strong></span><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#333333;font-size:14px">x</span></p><p style="margin-top:5pt;margin-bottom:5pt;line-height:1.62;text-align:center"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#333333;font-size:14px">Adjustable</span></p></td><td style="border:1px solid rgb( 222 , 224 , 227 );min-width:2em;padding:8px;font-size:10pt;text-align:center" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div>Cross &amp; Isolated</div></td></tr></tbody></table></figure></figure></figure></figure></figure></figure></figure></figure></figure></div><div><br /></div><div>[Trade <strong style="font-weight:bolder">AGENCYUSDT</strong>]{<!-- --><strong style="font-weight:bolder"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/futures/AGENCY_USDT">https://www.mexc.com/futures/AGENCY_USDT</a></strong>}</div><div><br /></div><h2><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Important Notes</strong></h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc" start="1"><li style="text-align:left"><div>Futures pairs listed in the Innovation Zone carry higher volatility risk and may experience significant price fluctuations or extreme market conditions. Please use leverage responsibly and manage risk carefully.</div></li><li style="text-align:left"><div>Trading fees in the Innovation Zone are higher than other zones: <strong style="font-weight:bolder">Maker: 0.04% | Taker: 0.10%</strong></div></li><li style="text-align:left"><div>Users in certain countries or regions may not be able to trade Futures pairs in the Innovation Zone.</div></li><li><div>API Trading is currently unavailable for Innovation Zone pairs. Please use the MEXC website or app to trade.</div></li></ul><div><br /></div><div><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Related Announcements:</strong></div><div><a target="_blank" href="https://www.mexc.com/announcements/article/introducing-futures-innovation-zone-17827791534000" rel="noopener noreferrer">Introducing Futures Innovation Zone: High Potential Assets &amp; Opportunities</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for trading with MEXC Futures!</div></div>

<p style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 );font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1em;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><span style="font-size:14px">We&#39;re pleased to announce the migration of HOOKED to the Innovation Zone, effective Oct 3, 2026, 12:35 (UTC).</span></p><div style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 );font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><span style="font-size:14px">After a period of thorough evaluation, this token, previously traded in the Meme&#43; Zone, has demonstrated strong liquidity, market performance, and user demand, making it eligible for listing in the Innovation Zone.</span><br /> </div><h2><span style="font-size:14px"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">HOOKED </strong></span><span style="font-size:13px"><strong style="font-size:14px;font-weight:bolder">Token Details</strong></span></h2><p><br /><span style="font-size:14px">Contract Address: https://solscan.io/token/C1mBfBoDkwWfd6uTFZp62ARHLjeVp3bDpCDMfMZtPngE</span><br /><span style="font-size:14px">Token Information: Hooked is a launchpad for Solana tokens with rules built into the token itself. You pick a rule when you launch, for example “no wallet can hold more than 1% of supply” or “it only moves wallet to wallet”, and the token enforces it on every transfer, forever or until it graduates. There is no bot to trust and no website that could stop enforcing it: Solana runs the check inside the transfer, and a transfer that breaks the rule simply fails. Tokens launch on a Meteora bonding curve. Hooked never holds your keys: your wallet signs every step, and Hooked only records the launch in its public list after checking it on-chain.</span><br /> </p><p><br /></p><figure style="text-align:center;margin:16px 0px"><a href="https://www.mexc.com/exchange/HOOKED_USDT" data-type="linkButton" target="_blank" style="background:rgb( 0 , 87 , 255 );color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );padding:8px 16px;border-radius:4px;text-decoration:none;border-width:medium;border-style:none;font-size:14px;margin:2px" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trade Now</a></figure><p><br /></p><h2><span style="font-size:13px"><strong style="font-size:14px;font-weight:bolder">What to Expect</strong></span></h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li><span style="font-size:14px"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Listing time: </strong>This pair will be available on the Innovation Zone from Oct 3, 2026, 12:35 (UTC).</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px"><strong style="font-weight:bolder">Trading fees: </strong>Standard trading fees will apply to all transactions involving this token.</span><br /> </li></ul><div style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 );font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><span style="font-size:14px">MEXC is committed to continuously optimizing its token selection process and market evaluation mechanisms. We aim to provide our users with a growing range of quality digital assets while enhancing the platform&#39;s functionality and services to meet market demands.</span></div><div style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 );font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><br /></div><div style="background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 );font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px"><span style="font-size:14px">If you have any questions, please feel free to contact MEXC&#39;s Customer Service team.</span></div><p><br /> </p>