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Binance is pushing deeper into traditional markets with new gold and silver perpetual futures settled in USDT. The move brings precious metals into its crypto derivatives suite as traders rotate across asset classes.
Binance introduced XAUUSDT and XAGUSDT contracts that track benchmark prices for gold and silver. The contracts trade around the clock and have no expiry date. Traders can keep positions open without rolling into new futures each month.
The exchange lists the metal products under its TradFi Perpetual Contracts range. The structure mirrors existing crypto perpetuals, using USDT for margin, settlement, and fees.
Nest Exchange Limited, a Binance entity, offers the contracts from Abu Dhabi. The firm operates under licenses from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority in Abu Dhabi Global Market.
Binance also built pricing and risk controls for hours when bullion markets close. The platform limits sharp price gaps and adjusts funding when traditional venues reopen.
The products support leverage similar to other futures on the venue. Traders can use them for directional bets, hedging, or portfolio rebalancing.
Demand for gold and silver increased through 2025 as macro uncertainty persisted. Market data shows both metals reached fresh all-time highs in December.
Gold climbed about 67% during 2025, while silver surged roughly 152%. Over the same period, Bitcoin slipped by around 5%.
Analysts note that capital no longer concentrates in a single asset class. Flows now move between Bitcoin, equities, and so-called shiny rocks.
Precious metals also gained ground through tokenized products and on-chain representations. Dashboards tracking tokenized commodities and equities showed values exceeding $1 billion by late 2025.
Binance now lets traders gain metals exposure without leaving crypto infrastructure. They can use existing USDT balances, cross-margin tools, and familiar hedging tactics.
The contracts offer 24/7 access to commodities that usually follow exchange trading hours. This structure lets traders respond to macro headlines even when traditional markets close.
The launch arrives as exchanges search for new revenue sources beyond spot crypto volumes. Gold and silver futures help Binance tap interest from traders building multi-asset portfolios.
Other platforms already list precious metal-linked perpetuals for crypto users. Binance aims to compete through a regulated setup and integration with its broader futures ecosystem.
The exchange has also tested demand for traditional-asset exposure beyond commodities. Earlier technical updates signaled preparation for stock-linked perpetual contracts.
Some market observers expect more links between crypto venues and traditional indices. They point to growing demand for instruments that sit between both systems.
Binance has hinted at more TradFi Perpetuals, including further equity and commodity markets. If volumes build, the divide between traditional derivatives and crypto futures may narrow on major venues.
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