Binance has moved to close another gap between traditional markets and crypto by launching regulated perpetual contracts on gold and silver that settle in USDT and trade 24/7.

The new products give crypto-native traders a way to access traditional assets while offering traditional investors a regulated entry point into digital asset venues through a structure they recognize.

New TradFi Perpetuals on Binance

According to the exchange, the first two contracts, XAUUSDT and XAGUSDT, reportedly track the prices of gold and silver respectively and started rolling out to eligible markets in early January 2026, with gold listed on 5 January and silver on 7 January.

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“The launch of TradFi Perpetual Contracts marks a key step in bridging traditional finance and crypto innovation,” said Jeff Li, VP of Product at Binance.

“By providing round-the-clock access to conventional assets with a seamless trading experience, we empower users to diversify and manage their portfolios more effectively,” he shared.

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Silver prices has experienced heightened volatility in the recent past. At 74 USD/t.oz, the price is at nearly 120% high year-on-year. The platform plans to add more pairs over time, extending the range of traditional instruments available to both crypto and TradFi participants.

Unlike dated futures, these contracts have no expiry and remove the need to roll positions into new maturities. Binance presents them as tools that traders can use to hedge commodity exposure, diversify portfolios that already hold crypto, or increase directional bets across both asset classes using leverage.

The company also frames the launch as another step in aligning its derivatives business with higher compliance standards, which have become more important as authorities scrutinize how crypto platforms handle complex products.

24/7 Access to Traditional Assets

A key feature of the new offering is round-the-clock access to gold and silver price exposure. Traditional commodity markets trade within fixed sessions and close overnight or on holidays, which can leave price gaps when they reopen after major news or macro events.

Binance’s perpetuals stay open 24/7, effectively extending access beyond usual market hours and allowing users to express views or adjust risk at any time.

Rival crypto exchange Bitget recently rolled out its TradFi trading suite to all users after wrapping up a private beta that began in December. The test phase reportedly drew strong interest, centered on trading gold, forex, and broader global macro assets.

​During the beta, more than 80,000 users joined a waitlist to gain access to non-crypto products, and overall activity surpassed the platform’s internal targets. XAU/USD alone generated over $100 million in single-day volume, making it one of the most heavily traded instruments in the trial.