Recently, there has been an interesting trend—exchanges are starting to bring traditional financial assets into the contract market.

In simple terms, you can now trade traditional assets like gold and silver using perpetual contracts settled in USDT, without actually buying physical assets, directly speculating on price fluctuations. This is quite convenient for those accustomed to crypto trading.

Why is this worth paying attention to? A few perspectives:

**Time Flexibility**: Traditional markets have trading hours restrictions, but these contracts are available 24/7. Trade whenever you want, without waiting for market open.

**Lower Barriers**: Settled directly in USDT, with no expiration date, similar to the perpetual contracts we usually use in crypto. The leverage trading logic, margin mechanisms, and settlement methods are familiar routines.

**Portfolio Optimization**: Crypto asset holders can hedge risks by allocating traditional assets. Or amplify returns with leverage—depending on your trading strategy.

The first contract, XAUUSDT (Gold), was launched on January 5, 2026, followed closely by XAGUSDT (Silver) on January 7. More traditional asset contracts will continue to be added. All these contracts are settled in USDT, maintaining a consistent trading experience.

This approach, bridging traditional finance and the crypto world, reflects the market’s pursuit of more diversified trading options. In any case, having an additional tool is never a bad thing for traders seeking more flexible asset allocation.