TLDR

  • Binance Futures has launched silver perpetual contracts enabling up to 50x leverage.
  • The silver contract is settled and margined in USDT, with a minimum trading size of 5 USDT.
  • Traders can utilize Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as collateral via Binance’s multi-assets mode.
  • Copy trading for the contract will be available within 24 hours of its official launch.
  • Binance introduced the product following the strong 2025 performance of gold and silver.

Binance Futures has rolled out a new offering, extending its services beyond cryptocurrencies into precious metals for the first time. The launch marks a direct entry into commodity derivatives, letting users trade silver with up to 50x leverage. The new product starts trading on January 7, coming shortly after the release of Binance’s gold perpetual contracts.

Silver Perpetual Contracts Margined in USDT

The silver contract uses Tether’s USDT for both margin and settlement and requires a minimum notional trading size of 5 USDT. Binance confirmed the contract has no expiration date and will charge a funding fee every four hours, capped at ±2%. This helps align the contract price with the spot market throughout the trading period.

Traders can leverage Binance’s multi-assets mode to put up collateral in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, not just USDT. Binance applies asset-specific haircuts to manage volatility risk from non-stablecoin collateral. The exchange stated, “The contract will also support copy trading within 24 hours of launch.”

The contract lets users gain exposure to silver’s price without owning the underlying asset. This enables leveraged trading with up to 50 times the value of the posted margin. According to Binance, the contract serves both retail and institutional traders looking to diversify their portfolios.

Silver Price Gains and Broader Market Trends

Silver has surged in early 2026, rising 13% year-to-date and hitting $80 per ounce on January 6. In 2025, silver rallied 147% and reached a record high of $83.75 per ounce, outperforming cryptocurrencies. Growing industrial demand in electronics and solar panels—along with inflation concerns—supported this growth.

Bitcoin and other digital assets underperformed in 2025, with Bitcoin ending the year down over 5%. As a result, many traders shifted to metals like silver and gold. Binance has responded by offering these contracts to meet growing demand from that segment.

With silver outperforming , traders are increasingly turning to metals for potential returns. aims to serve this shift through advanced tools and broader asset offerings. The exchange stated the contract’s design enables “flexible hedging and speculative opportunities.”

Binance Futures Leads in Silver Contracts

On January 6, Tether introduced a new unit called “Scudo” for its gold-backed token, enabling micro gold transactions. One Scudo represents one-thousandth of a troy ounce of gold and is also settled in USDT. Tether said this aims to simplify fractional gold payments.

Trading in Scudo-based gold perpetuals will also incur a funding fee every four hours, capped at ±2%. This mirrors the structure used for Binance’s silver and gold contracts. The strategy reflects growing demand for stablecoin-settled metals trading.

Competitors like Coinbase are also diversifying beyond crypto, eyeing equities and other financial products. Binance remains focused on expanding its Futures platform by adding more asset classes. Smaller exchanges like MEXC and BTCC previously offered silver contracts but lack Binance’s scale.

Binance Futures is the first major global exchange to offer silver perpetual contracts at this level. The product was listed as part of Binance’s larger push into inflation-resistant asset classes. As of January 7, silver trades at $79.84 per ounce.