Binance launches regulated gold, silver options through ADGM exchange

Binance has announced the launch of USDT-settled options on gold and silver through its Abu Dhabi-regulated exchange, Nest Exchange Limited, which operates under the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) regulatory framework. These options contracts will allow traders to gain exposure to price movements in gold and silver without taking physical delivery of the metals. Retail users will be allowed only to buy these options, limiting their downside risk to the premium paid, while qualified institutional participants and liquidity providers will also be permitted to write options, thereby collecting premiums.

This new product follows Binance’s earlier introduction of gold and silver perpetual futures in January and represents an expansion of regulated access to traditional financial assets alongside cryptocurrencies. By launching these regulated options, Binance seeks to broaden its lineup of traditional financial products accessible through its crypto-native trading platform.

Binance's move fits into a broader trend of crypto firms expanding into commodity-linked financial products. For example, Tether and Paxos have issued tokens representing physical gold ownership, such as Tether’s XAUt token, which recently obtained Shariah certification and was recognized as an accepted spot commodity by ADGM. The tokenized commodities market, which includes Tether Gold and Paxos Gold, has grown to about $4.56 billion in distributed value according to RWA.xyz, accounting for over 90% of that sector.

Overall, Binance’s launch of regulated gold and silver options through an ADGM-recognized exchange is part of a growing integration of traditional commodity exposure within the regulated crypto ecosystem, aiming to provide safer, risk-limited access to these assets for both retail and institutional market participants.