Binance to List Six TradFi Perpetual Contracts
Binance Futures will launch six USDⓈ-margined perpetual contracts for Asian equities and an ETF on August 14, 2026.
Binance announced that six new USDⓈ-margined perpetual contracts will be listed on Binance Futures on August 14, 2026, between 02:00 and 02:25 UTC. The contracts are based on ZhongJi Innolight H-shares, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, HANMI Semiconductor, LG Electronics, NAVER Corp, and the Samsung KODEX 200 ETF. All contracts are USDT-settled, support up to 20x leverage, and have a capped funding rate of ±2.00% with settlement every eight hours. The announcement does not specify any required action for users; it only informs about the upcoming listings.
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Six new USDⓈ-margined perpetual contracts will launch on Binance Futures on 2026-08-14.
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Contracts: ZHONGJIUSDT, SAMSUNGEMUSDT, HANMIUSDT, LGELECTRONICSUSDT, NAVERUSDT, KODEX200USDT.
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Underlyings: ZhongJi Innolight H-shares, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, HANMI Semiconductor, LG Electronics, NAVER Corp, Samsung KODEX 200 ETF.
Key facts
- Six new USDⓈ-margined perpetual contracts will launch on Binance Futures on 2026-08-14.
- Contracts: ZHONGJIUSDT, SAMSUNGEMUSDT, HANMIUSDT, LGELECTRONICSUSDT, NAVERUSDT, KODEX200USDT.
- Underlyings: ZhongJi Innolight H-shares, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, HANMI Semiconductor, LG Electronics, NAVER Corp, Samsung KODEX 200 ETF.
- All contracts are USDT-priced, with tick size 0.01, min trade amount 0.01, and min notional 5 USDT.
- Maximum leverage is 20x for all contracts; funding rate capped at ±2.00% with settlement every eight hours.
- The contracts are exempt from the 8.1 Adjustment of Funding Interval rules, so funding interval remains eight hours even at cap.
- Trading hours are 24/7, and Multi-Assets Mode is supported for all contracts.
- Binance may adjust trading parameters, leverage, margin, and funding rates per its rules.
Key timeline
ZHONGJIUSDT perpetual contract launches
SAMSUNGEMUSDT perpetual contract launches
HANMIUSDT perpetual contract launches
LGELECTRONICSUSDT perpetual contract launches
NAVERUSDT perpetual contract launches
KODEX200USDT perpetual contract launches
Who may be affected
- Binance Futures users who trade USDⓈ-margined perpetual contracts
- Traders interested in Asian equities or ETFs via perpetual contracts
- Users in regions where these products are available (availability may vary)
Impact analysis
The listing expands Binance Futures' product range to include traditional financial assets from Asian markets, offering users new trading choices. The contracts are USDT-settled, which means users need USDT in their futures wallet to trade. The launch times are staggered over 25 minutes, so users can expect each contract to become available at its specified time. The funding rate cap of ±2.00% and the exemption from the funding interval adjustment mean that even when the funding rate hits the cap, the settlement frequency remains every eight hours, which could affect funding cost predictability. Binance may adjust parameters such as leverage and margin requirements, so users should refer to the official tables for current specifications. No other operational changes are announced.
What the announcement does not say
The announcement does not specify regional availability, so users outside supported regions may not be able to trade. It also does not disclose the initial funding rate or any potential listing fees. The exact contract specifications beyond the provided table are not detailed.
Risk notes
- Perpetual contracts involve leverage and can result in significant losses; the maximum leverage is 20x.
- Funding rates are capped at ±2.00% per settlement, but the actual rate may vary and is not disclosed in the announcement.
- Trading parameters, leverage, and margin requirements may be adjusted by Binance at any time.
- The announcement does not address security or asset safety; users should rely on Binance's official channels for updates.
- This article is for verification of the exchange's official announcement only and does not constitute investment or trading advice.
This article is for information only and is not investment, legal, or tax advice. Digital assets are volatile and may result in loss of principal.
Frequently asked questions
What are the new perpetual contracts being listed?
Binance will list six USDT-margined perpetual contracts: ZHONGJIUSDT, SAMSUNGEMUSDT, HANMIUSDT, LGELECTRONICSUSDT, NAVERUSDT, and KODEX200USDT, based on Asian equities and an ETF.
When will the contracts be available for trading?
The contracts will launch on August 14, 2026, starting at 02:00 UTC and then every five minutes until 02:25 UTC.
Do I need to do anything to access these contracts?
The announcement does not specify any required action. You may need to ensure you have USDT in your futures wallet and that the products are available in your region.
Official sources
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