PancakeSwap Launches Perpetual Contracts for US Stocks with 25x Leverage

PancakeSwap introduces on-chain tokenized stock futures for Apple, Amazon, and Tesla, allowing leveraged trading during U.S. market hours without traditional brokerage requirements.

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Summary

On August 5, PancakeSwap launched tokenized stock futures for major U.S. stocks including Apple, Amazon, and Tesla. The platform enables users to trade synthetic stock contracts on the BNB Chain with up to 25x leverage using a self-custodied wallet during U.S. market hours, while cautioning that the high leverage carries significant financial risks.

Terms & Concepts
  • Tokenized Stock Futures: Blockchain-based derivative contracts that mirror traditional stock futures, allowing on-chain trading of synthetic stock exposures without custody of the actual assets.
  • On-chain Trading: The execution of financial transactions directly on the blockchain, bypassing traditional intermediaries and centralized custody.