On January 8, 2026, Binance launched gold (XAUUSDT) and silver (XAGUSDT) perpetual futures settled in USDT, marking its entry into traditional finance (TradFi) derivatives, per The Block and FinanceFeeds. Offered through Nest Exchange Limited, a Binance entity regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), these contracts provide 24/7 access to precious metals without physical delivery or expiry. Gold contracts debuted on January 5, followed by silver on January 7, with plans for more assets like crude oil and equity indices.
The TradFi Perpetual Contracts offer up to 50x leverage, minimum notional values of 5 USDT, and multi-asset mode using BTC or ETH as collateral. Funding fees cap at +2%/-2% every four hours, with pricing controls for off-hours trading. Amid gold near $4,450–$4,500/oz and silver at $75–$80/oz after 2025 rallies (67% and 152% gains), these contracts tap demand for safe-haven exposure, per. USDT settlement bridges crypto and commodities, avoiding storage costs.
Binance is the first global platform with a full ADGM license suite, enabling regulated TradFi derivatives. This contrasts with competitors like Coinbase and Bybit, which offer clearer compliance than offshore venues. The launch aligns with Abu Dhabi’s crypto push, following Binance’s 2025 ADGM approvals, per. It positions USDT as infrastructure for tokenised assets, amid $1B+ in RWA value.
Traders gain round-the-clock commodity access in a familiar crypto derivatives format. Monitor XAUUSDT and XAGUSDT on Binance Futures under the TradFi tab. BTC ($113,234) and ETH ($4,070) provide collateral options, per. Follow @Binance on X for updates. The products could attract institutional flows, boosting crypto-TradFi integration in 2026.
