Binance Gold and Silver Perpetual Futures Signal a New Era
Binance has taken a decisive step beyond crypto-native markets by launching gold and silver perpetual futures, giving traders round-the-clock access to two of the world’s most trusted safe-haven assets—without ever touching physical bullion.
Announced on Thursday, the new products expand Binance’s derivatives lineup into traditional finance territory, reflecting growing investor demand for precious metals exposure through crypto trading infrastructure. The contracts come with no expiry date and are settled in Tether’s USDT, keeping everything firmly onchain.
What Are Binance Gold and Silver Perpetual Futures?
The newly listed contracts—XAUUSDT for gold and XAGUSDT for silver—are designed to closely track spot prices of the metals. Instead of owning gold bars or silver coins, traders speculate on price movements using crypto-style perpetual futures.
By settling the contracts in USDT, Binance allows users to trade precious metals with the same tools, liquidity, and flexibility they use for crypto derivatives. According to the exchange, more traditional asset-linked contracts are already in the pipeline.
Jeff Li, Binance’s vice president of product, described the launch as a “key step in bridging traditional finance and crypto innovation,” emphasizing that the products are built with strong regulatory oversight and operational trust.
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Regulation and Compliance Behind the Launch
The Binance gold and silver perpetual futures are offered through Next Exchange Limited, a Binance entity regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) under the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) framework.
This regulatory backing places the products among a growing class of compliant, institution-ready crypto derivatives. Other exchanges offering metals-linked perpetual contracts include Coinbase, MEXC, BTCC, BingX, and Bybit—though Bybit currently limits its offering to gold only.
Gold and Silver Surge as Safe-Haven Demand Explodes
The timing of Binance’s launch is no coincidence. Gold and silver have been on a historic run, fueled by geopolitical tensions and a weakening US dollar.
In late December, gold surged past $4,549 per ounce, while silver climbed to $83 per ounce, both setting new all-time highs. Over the past year, the performance gap between precious metals and crypto has widened sharply: gold gained 67%, silver soared 152%, while Bitcoin slipped roughly 5%.
Tokenized commodities followed suit, also hitting record levels in December as investors piled into hard assets through digital rails.
Why USDT Settlement Matters
Binance’s choice to settle the contracts in USDT highlights Tether’s expanding role in global markets. While the issuer has opted not to seek authorization under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, USDT continues to gain traction in other regions.
Notably, Abu Dhabi has approved USDT for use by regulated companies, aligning closely with Binance’s ADGM-regulated derivatives platform.
What Comes Next for Binance and Traders
The launch of Binance gold and silver perpetual futures underscores a broader trend: crypto exchanges are no longer just about digital assets. They are rapidly becoming gateways to global markets—commodities, currencies, and beyond.
While Binance has not yet clarified whether these contracts will be available in regions such as the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area, the move itself is clear. The lines between traditional finance and crypto are fading fast—and precious metals are now firmly part of the onchain trading playbook.
