2026-01-08 15:27:35

Precious metals have always been the preferred hedge for traditional investors, and now this trend is spreading to the crypto market. A leading exchange recently launched perpetual futures contracts for gold and silver—settled in USDT, supporting 24/7 trading, with no expiration date restrictions.

The logic behind this is quite clear: geopolitical tensions are high, the US dollar is depreciating, and demand for safe-haven assets is surging. Crypto exchanges are seizing this opportunity to connect the traditional financial market with the crypto world. The newly launched xauUSDT (gold) and xagUSDT (silver) contracts are regulated by the Abu Dhabi Financial Services Regulatory Authority, providing users with additional peace of mind.

It’s worth noting that this exchange has also stated it will continue to expand its asset range and introduce more linked contracts. In other words, tokenization of precious metals is just the beginning, and major exchanges are racing to capture this track.

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nft_widow

· 6h ago

Precious metals should have been on the chain a long time ago; the traditional investment approach is just new in the crypto world. Abu Dhabi regulation... still doesn't feel entirely reliable; I wonder if there will be any surprises. Perpetual contracts + precious metals, this combo has potential, but be careful of leverage traps. Once again, major exchanges are competing for the track; in the end, it's definitely a game where big players cut retail investors. Gold perpetual sounds stable, but I still believe more in the future of Bitcoin.

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DAOdreamer

· 22h ago

Perpetual Gold? It should have appeared long ago. The integration of traditional finance and crypto is happening more and more. Wait, is the USDT-settled precious metals contract really safe... Are we about to get cut again? Regulatory endorsement does provide some reassurance, but I still prefer spot trading over contracts. This is just a race for market share. Whoever takes the lead wins. Currently, major institutions are all eyeing this idea. Huh, xauUSDT... another new coin. Could this become the next source of chaos? Wait, no, tokenizing precious metals is the real big show. It’s going to get crazy later. It’s another story of regulatory support. It always feels like something’s not quite right. Abu Dhabi’s endorsement is definitely better than those unlicensed players before, but risks always exist.

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governance_lurker

· 01-08 15:57

Precious metals futures going on the blockchain feel like the last stubbornness of traditional finance. No matter what, it can't escape the fate of the crypto world. Perpetual contracts are the way to go; after all, it's all about speculation, there's no real difference. Regulations again, and concerns about safety... we're all tired of hearing it. The key thing is still to watch the market trends.

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MemeCoinSavant

· 01-08 15:56

ngl the "regulated by abu dhabi" part is lowkey hilarious... like they really think that's the flex that'll get boomers into perps 💀

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DegenWhisperer

· 01-08 15:56

Gold and silver on the chain? Definitely a new way to cut leeks Spot precious metals are already confusing enough, and now they have to do futures contracts... Really pushing blood pressure to the max What’s with the Abu Dhabi regulatory endorsement, sounds very虚 This wave of following the trend really congests the track, everyone wants a piece of the pie Perpetual contracts have no expiration date? Man, this time I’m betting my entire fortune

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LiquidatedNotStirred

· 01-08 15:43

Gold Perpetual? Sounds good, but I'm worried it's just another new way to cut the leeks. Why do exchange tricks always feel so familiar... Regulatory support can't be relied upon either. The tokenization of precious metals is right here, but risk is still risk, everyone. It's quite interesting, just see who gets caught first. Both safe-haven demand and all-weather conditions, it all feels a bit too good to be true.

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