Daniel Walker
Binance has taken a major step toward bridging traditional finance and crypto markets by introducing its first regulated perpetual futures tied to real-world assets, beginning with gold and silver contracts settled in USDT.
The move signals a broader expansion strategy as crypto exchanges look beyond digital assets for sustained growth.
The newly launched products are branded as TradFi Perpetual Contracts, giving traders round-the-clock exposure to traditional assets using the same perpetual futures structure commonly seen in crypto markets.
According to Binance, the first contracts include XAUUSDT (gold) and XAGUSDT (silver), with additional asset pairs expected to follow. These products are issued through Nest Exchange Limited, a Binance subsidiary regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
Binance stated that it is the first global digital asset platform to secure a full suite of licenses under the ADGM regulatory regime, allowing it to offer these products on a fully regulated basis.
This regulatory backing positions Binance to safely expand into traditional asset-linked derivatives, a space that historically sits outside the core crypto ecosystem.
How TradFi Perpetuals Work
Unlike traditional futures, perpetual contracts do not have expiration dates, making them popular tools for hedging and leveraged trading.
Binance explained that its TradFi perpetuals mirror crypto perpetuals in terms of fee structure and USDT settlement, while incorporating special pricing and risk-management systems to account for periods when traditional markets are closed.
Crypto Exchanges Look Beyond Digital Assets
The launch follows increasing signals that crypto-native platforms are diversifying into traditional finance exposure. In December, Binance API updates had already hinted at potential stock-linked perpetual contracts under development.
A Binance spokesperson confirmed that the company had been beta-testing the product category before officially rolling it out, describing TradFi Perpetuals as a way to bring conventional assets into crypto-native trading environments.
Capital Rotates Across Asset Classes
Market data suggests that investor interest has been shifting away from pure crypto exposure. CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju recently noted that capital inflows into bitcoin have slowed, while demand for equities, commodities, and precious metals remains resilient.
According to Ju, liquidity is now distributed across multiple asset classes, making capital rotation more prominent than cyclical inflows.
Tokenized TradFi Assets Gain Momentum
Beyond derivatives, tokenized versions of traditional assets have seen rapid growth. Data from a Dune dashboard curated by Gate Research shows that onchain representations of stocks and commodities surpassed $1 billion in assets by late 2025, marking a 50x increase year over year.
This trend highlights a growing appetite for hybrid financial products that blend traditional markets with blockchain infrastructure.
What This Means for the Market
Binanceโs launch of USDT-settled gold and silver perpetuals underscores a larger shift: crypto platforms are evolving into multi-asset financial hubs, not just digital currency exchanges.
As regulatory clarity improves and investor preferences diversify, the line between TradFi and crypto continues to blurโwith perpetual futures emerging as a key bridge between the two worlds.
