Binance to Launch Tesla USD-M Perpetual Contracts in January 2026
According to Binance, the launch of 5x-leveraged Tesla perpetual contracts marks its first reentry into U.S. stock-linked products since ending stock tokens in 2021, aligning with derivatives regulations.
Summary
Binance announced it will launch Tesla (TSLA) USDⓈ-margined perpetual contracts on January 28, 2026, offering up to 5x leverage. This marks the exchange’s first clear return to U.S. stock-linked products since it discontinued stock token services in July 2021. Unlike the previous stock tokens, the new contracts fit more readily within derivatives regulatory frameworks. The contracts, settled in U.S. dollars, will track Tesla Inc.’s Nasdaq-listed common stock and have no expiry date.
Terms & Concepts
- USD-M perpetual contracts: Derivatives settled in U.S. dollars that have no expiry date, allowing traders to hold positions indefinitely.
- Leverage: A trading mechanism that allows exposure to larger positions using borrowed funds, increasing both potential gains and losses.
- Perpetual contracts: A type of futures contract with no set expiration date, commonly used in cryptocurrency and derivatives trading.