Binance Futures expands into silver perpetuals with new 50x leverage contracts

Crypto derivatives traders will soon gain a new way to access silver perpetuals as Binance Futures prepares to list a highly leveraged metals product this week.

Binance Futures introduces leveraged silver contracts

Binance Futures, the derivatives arm of the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, will launch silver perpetual contracts on Wednesday, offering up to 50x leverage on silver priced in U.S. dollars per troy ounce. The new listing targets crypto users seeking exposure to 2025’s standout precious metal without leaving the digital asset ecosystem.

The contracts are margined and settled in Tether (USDT) with a minimum notional value of 5 USDT. Moreover, the product allows traders to deploy strategies similar to those used on crypto pairs while referencing a traditional commodity.

How the new silver perpetual futures work

Perpetual futures contracts, or “perps,” are derivative instruments that let traders speculate on an asset’s price without owning it and without expiration dates. Instead, they rely on funding rates, typically paid every few hours, to keep contract prices aligned with underlying spot markets.

The upcoming silver contract will launch at 10:00 UTC and will offer up to 50x leverage on silver priced in U.S. dollars per troy ounce. That said, the ability to control positions 50 times larger than the initial margin also amplifies both potential profits and losses, demanding strict risk management.

It is margined and settled in Tether USDT $0.9990, the world’s largest dollar-pegged stablecoin, with a minimum notional value of 5 USDT, according to an official announcement. However, trading these perpetual futures will incur a funding fee, capped at %, every four hours, aligning pricing with the spot silver market.

Growing convergence of crypto and precious metals

The impending launch comes just weeks after the exchange debuted perpetuals tied to gold, underscoring how crypto traders are increasingly diversifying into precious metals. These assets outperformed the broader crypto market by a wide margin last year, reshaping portfolio strategies for many digital asset investors.

Silver posted a striking 147% rally in 2025, hitting a record per ounce price of $83.75 at one point. As of writing, it was changing hands at $79.84. In comparison, gold surged by more than 64% to $4,317, while bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market value, finished the year down by more than 5%.

Both precious metals drew strength from fiscal and inflation concerns that fueled demand for perceived hedges. Moreover, silver gained additional momentum from surging industrial demand tied to solar panels and electronics, giving it a dual role as both a monetary and industrial asset.

New tools for derivatives and copy traders

The new silver contract will be available for futures copy trading within 24 hours of launch, Binance said in its announcement. This feature will allow less experienced traders to mirror strategies of more seasoned derivatives users in the metals market.

Furthermore, a multi-assets mode will let participants use cryptocurrencies like BTC as margin collateral instead of strictly USDT. Haircuts will be applied to such collateral to account for price volatility, ensuring risk parameters remain controlled despite the added flexibility.

With this listing, Binance becomes the first major exchange to offer perpetuals tied specifically to silver, expanding a trend previously pioneered by smaller venues such as MEXC and BTCC. The arrival of silver perpetuals on a top-tier platform could accelerate the ongoing convergence between crypto markets and traditional commodities.

In summary, Binance Futures’ launch of highly leveraged, USDT-settled silver contracts strengthens the bridge between crypto derivatives and precious metals, giving traders new tools to express macro views and hedge portfolio risk.