Binance has launched TradFi Perpetual Contracts, a set of regulated USDT-settled perpetual futures that give investors exposure to traditional finance assets, starting with precious metals. The initial offerings are XAUUSDT tracking gold, listed on January 5, 2026, and XAGUSDT tracking silver, listed on January 7, 2026.
These contracts offer 24/7 trading with no expiry dates, with leverage up to 50x depending on the contract, and settlement and margin denominated in USDT. They feature pricing mechanisms to accommodate periods when traditional markets are closed, such as a fixed price index outside trading hours and a smoothed mark price.
The products are provided through Nest Exchange Limited, a Binance entity regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) under Abu Dhabi’s ADGM framework. Binance plans to expand with more TradFi asset pairs in the future to bridge crypto and traditional markets, enabling users to diversify portfolios and hedge with familiar perpetual futures mechanics. This marks Binance’s entry into regulated derivatives for non-crypto assets like commodities, following hints from late-2025 API updates about potential stock-linked perps.
These USDT-settled, regulated perpetual futures are designed for 24/7 trading and aim to attract traditional investors seeking regulated exposure to safe-haven assets like gold and silver, potentially increasing cross-over adoption. Regulators still vary by region, and high leverage carries significant risk; some regions may restrict access. Binance says it will continue expanding offerings, with no confirmed timeline for additional assets such as stocks.
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