Crypto exchange expands derivatives offerings with precious metals amid rising safe-haven demand
Binance has introduced new perpetual futures contracts for gold and silver, marking a strategic expansion beyond traditional cryptocurrencies. The contracts, settled in Tether’s USDT stablecoin, provide investors with onchain exposure to precious metals price movements without direct ownership.
The newly launched products, listed as XAUUSDT for gold and XAGUSDT for silver, allow 24/7 trading with no expiration date. Binance emphasizes that the contracts are regulated under the FSRA framework via Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), ensuring compliance and investor trust. More traditional asset-linked contracts are planned, aiming to bridge crypto infrastructure with traditional financial markets.
Market Context and Metals Performance
The launch follows record demand for safe-haven metals, with gold peaking above $4,549 per ounce and silver reaching $83 per ounce in December 2025. Both metals outperformed Bitcoin over the past year, rising 67% and 152% respectively, amid geopolitical tensions and a weakening US dollar. Tokenized commodity products similarly saw all-time highs during the same period.
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By settling the contracts in USDT, Binance leverages a widely recognized stablecoin for commodity trading, enabling regulated, seamless onchain exposure to traditional assets. The expansion highlights growing investor demand for crypto-based access to safe-haven markets and reinforces Binance’s position in bridging digital and traditional finance.
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