Binance's perpetual futures trading for traditional assets exceeds $130 billion in volume and 90 million trades quickly after launch.
Binance has achieved a significant milestone with its traditional asset perpetual futures, recording over $130 billion in trading volume and 90 million trades just two months post-launch in January. This information comes from CryptoQuant.
TradFi is transitioning to crypto platforms.
Binance’s TradFi perpetual futures have surpassed $130B and 90M trades since launch.
Gold and silver lead the way as traders capitalize on 24/7 access to traditional asset trading.
— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) March 6, 2026
The launch included a gold contract on January 5, followed by silver on January 7, with trading volume exceeding $100 billion by February 24.
Dominance of Precious Metals
Gold and silver are the primary drivers of trading volume in Binance's TradFi futures. For example, on March 3, gold trading volume was $3.77 billion, while silver was slightly less at $3.75 billion. The highest recorded daily volumes occurred on January 30, reaching around $4 billion for gold and $7 billion for silver.
CryptoQuant indicates that gold's share of total TradFi futures volume fluctuates between 25% to 65%, with silver sometimes commanding over 70%. This balance has adjusted recently as silver prices have increased.
Compared to precious metals, other commodities and stocks are generating lower volumes, such as $45 million for metals like palladium and platinum, and $16 million for prominent stocks like Amazon and Tesla.
“The trading activity in TradFi futures hit a peak of 4.4 million trades in one day, with 2 million attributed to gold and 1.9 million to silver. A record 6.3 million trades occurred on February 2, split between silver and gold,” the report noted.
Market experts observe a growing trend of traditional traders utilizing crypto exchanges for commodities and stock trading, particularly during stable price conditions. Factors contributing to the increase in gold prices in 2025 include tariff uncertainties and heightened demand for safe-haven assets, alongside boosted acquisition by central banks.
Regulatory Framework
The perpetual contracts on Binance are settled in USDT and are operational around the clock, allowing trading outside of conventional exchange hours. These contracts are executed via the regulated Nest Exchange Limited, with clearing handled by Nest Clearing and Custody Limited, both under the Abu Dhabi Financial Services Regulatory Authority.
In a notable development, Binance was granted full authorization by the ADGM in December 2025, becoming the first global cryptocurrency exchange to achieve this status.
