Announcement
Binance announced that it will begin offering commodity options on gold and silver, expanding its TradFi ecosystem with a compliant, crypto‑native derivatives product. The options will be listed on Nest Exchange Limited, a Recognized Investment Exchange regulated by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
Product Details
The new contracts are European‑style, settled in USDT, and reference physical gold and silver. They are the first crypto‑native options that provide exposure to these core macro assets while remaining within a regulated framework. Retail users are restricted to buying (long) options, which caps their maximum loss to the premium paid and eliminates liquidation risk associated with short positions. Eligible institutional participants and liquidity providers may write (sell) options, thereby receiving upfront premiums and enhancing portfolio strategies.
Trading Schedule & Compliance
Trading will be available from Sunday 6:00 PM ET through Friday 5:00 PM ET, with a daily one‑hour break from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET. All participants must complete KYC/KYB procedures, and the platform will enforce market surveillance, sanctions screening, and other applicable compliance controls consistent with ADGM regulations.
Executive Quote
"We’ve seen strong demand for our commodity perpetuals since introducing them earlier this year, and commodity options build on that momentum. With gold hitting record highs and investors seeking inflation hedges outside traditional equities, Binance’s commodity options offer users additional compliant, crypto‑native ways to diversify without leaving the platform," said Shunyet Jan, Head of Exchange and Trading at Binance.
Disclaimer
Digital asset prices can be volatile; the value of an investment may go down or up and investors may not recover the amount invested. Options trading carries high market risk and price volatility, and past performance is not a reliable predictor of future results. Users should independently assess the appropriateness of the transaction in light of their own objectives and circumstances and consult advisers where appropriate. Binance is not liable for any losses incurred. For risk disclosures, see the Responsible Trading page and the referenced Terms of Use, Exchange Rules, Clearing Rules, Exchange Procedures, Clearing Procedures, Contract Specifications, and Risk Warning.