Binance launches stock options trading for U.S. stocks and ETFs with physical settlement.
Macro & Markets ·
Binance has expanded its derivatives offering to include options trading across 1,000 US stocks and ETFs. The launch marks a significant expansion into traditional finance assets on the exchange's platform.
The move coincides with a surge in perpetual futures activity on Binance's TradFi derivatives segment. Monthly volume for perpetual futures reached approximately $433.4 billion in August, representing roughly a 15-fold increase since January. This growth reflects broader momentum in the exchange's traditional finance derivatives business.
Details regarding the options contract specifications, fee structure, and settlement mechanisms for the new product remain to be disclosed. The timing and drivers behind the August volume acceleration in perpetual futures are not yet clarified.