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Here’s a more detailed breakdown of Binance’s launch of gold trading with the XAU/USDT product, including fees, leverage, and trading specifics:

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What Was Launched

Binance has officially launched gold trading by listing the XAU/USDT perpetual contract on its Futures platform. This means traders can now trade gold (XAU) 24/7 against Tether (USDT) with crypto-style execution and liquidity — effectively bringing a traditional commodity into the crypto derivatives market.

Product name: XAU/USDT Perpetual Contract
Underlying asset: Price of gold (XAU, typically measured per troy ounce)
Quoted/settled in: USDT stablecoin
Market: Binance Futures (crypto derivatives)

This product is part of Binance’s broader initiative to list “TradeFi Perps”, linking traditional financial products (like commodities) with crypto markets.

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Key Features

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Leverage

Binance listed the XAU/USDT perpetual contract with high leverage availability, giving traders the option to amplify positions beyond their capital (e.g., up to 125× leverage according to announcements).

(Remember: higher leverage increases both profit potential and risk.)

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Fees

Binance uses a maker/taker fee structure for futures trading, which varies by your user tier and whether you pay fees with BNB. Typical futures fees around late 2025 are approximately:

Maker: ~0.02%
Taker: ~0.05%

Discounts may apply if fees are paid in BNB or you have higher VIP status.

Funding fees also apply periodically in perpetual contracts to align the contract price with the underlying gold price, and these vary with market conditions.

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Margin & Trading Tools

Traders can use features like:

Multi-asset margin modes
Cross/Isolated margin
Limit, market, stop orders
Risk management tools available on Binance Futures

(for gold and other contracts).

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Why This Matters

The XAU/USDT perpetual brings traditional gold exposure into the crypto ecosystem with benefits such as:

24/7 trading compared to traditional markets
Flexible leverage for both hedging and speculative strategies
No need to hold physical gold or traditional commodity futures
Bridges traditional asset demand with crypto tools and liquidity

This move reflects a growing trend toward tokenized real-world assets in crypto trading, allowing users to diversify beyond only cryptocurrencies.

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Important Considerations

Not owning physical gold: Perpetuals are derivatives and don’t represent ownership of physical metal.
High risk with leverage: Using high leverage can result in rapid gains or losses — risk management is crucial.
Market volatility: Commodity prices (like gold) can be volatile and influenced by macroeconomic data.
Regulatory environment: Availability and features may vary by country/region due to local regulations.

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