- KuCoin lists Aztec (AZTEC) on Spot, with AZTEC/USDT trading set for February 12.
- Deposits are live on Ethereum (ERC-20), with trading bots enabled at launch.
- Aztec is a privacy-focused Ethereum Layer 2 backed by a $100M Series B led by a16z.
KuCoin has officially announced the listing of Aztec (AZTEC) on its Spot trading platform, expanding access to the privacy-focused Layer 2 project. The listing introduces AZTEC to KuCoin’s global user base, providing new liquidity and market exposure.
According to KuCoin, spot trading will go live following a brief call auction period scheduled for later today.
AZTEC Trading Schedule and Listing Details
KuCoin shared the complete listing timeline to help users prepare for the launch:
- Deposits: Available immediately
- Supported Network: ETH (ERC-20)
- Call Auction: Today, February 12, from 6:00 to 7:00 (UTC)
- Spot Trading: February 12, at 7:00 (UTC)
- Withdrawals: February 13, 2026, at 10:00 (UTC)
- Trading Pair: AZTEC/USDT
Once trading opens, users will be able to buy and sell AZTEC directly against USDT on KuCoin’s Spot market.
Trading Bots Enabled for AZTEC/USDT
To make trading seamless for users, KuCoin also confirmed that AZTEC/USDT will be supported by Trading Bots as soon as spot trading begins. Available automated strategies include:
- Spot Grid
- Infinity Grid
- DCA
- Smart Rebalance
- Spot Martingale
- Spot Grid AI Plus
- AI Spot Trend
The integration allows traders to deploy automated strategies and manage their positions from the first day of trading.
AZTECUSDT Perpetual Contract
In a separate development, KuCoin also expanded its derivatives offerings with the launch of the AZTECUSDT USDT-margined perpetual contract yesterday, February 11, at 06:20 UTC.
The contract will support up to 5x leverage, run 24/7, and be settled in USDT. Each contract represents 100 AZTEC, with a tick size of 0.00001, while the token’s total supply stands at 10.35 billion.
The capped funding rate during pre-market trading was set at +0.005%, shifting to a range of +2.00% to -2.00% after the pre-market phase ended, with settlements every four hours. KuCoin added that contract parameters such as leverage, tick size, and margin requirements may be adjusted based on market conditions.
What Is Aztec?
Aztec is a privacy-first Layer 2 network built on Ethereum, designed to enable developers to create applications that protect user data. The project focuses on advancing privacy infrastructure while maintaining compatibility with Ethereum.
Backed by a $100 million Series B led by a16z, Aztec is developed by a team of cryptographers who introduced the standard for trustless client-side proving, helping make privacy-preserving decentralized applications possible.
KuCoin listing provides digital assets with visibility and access to a global trading audience. For Aztec, the listing offers expanded liquidity while introducing its privacy-focused technology to a wider market.
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