Binance Lists 5 TradFi Perpetuals
Binance Futures adds TEM, MRK, IONQ, MARA, PDD USDT-margined perpetuals on Aug 28, 2026.
Source-checked briefing: prepared from the official notice cited below and checked for source, date, duplication, and risk language. No individual editor review is claimed. Methodology
Binance Futures announced the launch of five new USDT-margined perpetual contracts tracking traditional equities: TEMUSDT, MRKUSDT, IONQUSDT, MARAUSDT, and PDDUSDT. They will be listed on Binance RIE and cleared by Binance RCH starting at 09:00 UTC on August 28, 2026, with staggered launch times. The contracts feature 20x maximum leverage, a tick size of 0.01, and a capped funding rate of ±2.00% settled every eight hours. No user action is required; the announcement is informational.
- 01
Five USDT-margined perpetual contracts will launch on Binance Futures on 2026-08-28.
- 02
Launch times: TEMUSDT 09:00, MRKUSDT 09:05, IONQUSDT 09:10, MARAUSDT 09:15, PDDUSDT 09:20 UTC.
- 03
Underlying assets: Tempus AI, Merck, IonQ, MARA Holdings, and PDD Holdings.
Key timeline
TEMUSDT perpetual contract launches.
MRKUSDT perpetual contract launches.
IONQUSDT perpetual contract launches.
MARAUSDT perpetual contract launches.
PDDUSDT perpetual contract launches.
Who may be affected
- Binance Futures users who trade USDT-margined perpetual contracts.
- Traders interested in traditional equity exposure via perpetual futures.
- Users in regions where Binance Futures products are available.
Impact analysis
The launch expands Binance Futures' product lineup with five new perpetual contracts tied to traditional equities. For existing futures traders, this adds new trading pairs with specific parameters: 20x leverage, 0.01 tick size, and a minimum notional of 5 USDT. The funding rate cap of ±2.00% and the eight-hour settlement frequency are standard for Binance USDⓈ-M perpetuals. The exemption from the 8.1 Adjustment of Funding Interval rules means that even if the funding rate hits the cap, the interval will not automatically shorten to one hour; a separate announcement would be required for any change. This provides predictability for traders in these contracts. The contracts are cleared by Binance RCH, and trading parameters may be adjusted over time, so users should refer to the official specifications. No immediate operational changes are required for existing users unless they intend to trade these new pairs.
What the announcement does not say
The announcement does not specify whether these contracts will be available in all regions, nor does it detail the exact margin requirements or initial margin rates. It also does not disclose the price index sources or any potential listing fees. The impact on existing markets or liquidity is not addressed.
Risk notes
- Perpetual futures trading involves significant risk of loss; leverage can amplify both gains and losses.
- Funding rates may be positive or negative, affecting the cost of holding positions.
- Trading parameters, including leverage and margin, may be adjusted by Binance RCH at any time.
- The contracts are exempt from the standard funding interval adjustment, but Binance may still change the interval with a separate announcement.
- The availability of these products may be restricted in certain regions.
- This article is for informational purposes 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
Do I need to do anything to access these new perpetual contracts?
No action is required. The announcement is informational; the contracts will be available for trading automatically at the specified times, subject to your region's availability.
What are the key trading parameters for these contracts?
Each contract has a tick size of 0.01, a minimum trade amount of 0.01 units, a minimum notional of 5 USDT, a capped funding rate of ±2.00%, and a maximum leverage of 20x. Funding is settled every eight hours.
Will the funding interval ever change to one hour?
The contracts are exempt from the rule that adjusts the funding interval to one hour when the funding rate hits the cap. Binance may still decide to increase the interval, but that would require a separate announcement.
Official sources
Collected material is used only for fact checking. If this page differs from the original announcement, the official page controls.