# Commodities Related Articles

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Binance Futures Launches Silver Perpetuals With Up to 50x Leverage

Binance Futures has launched silver perpetual contracts, allowing traders to speculate on silver prices with up to 50x leverage. Settled in USDT, the contracts require a minimum notional value of 5 USDT and apply funding fees every four hours, capped at ±2%. The exchange will also enable copy trading for the product within 24 hours of launch. This move reflects a growing trend of crypto traders diversifying into precious metals, which outperformed cryptocurrencies in 2025. Silver surged 147% that year, driven by inflation concerns, fiscal uncertainty, and strong industrial demand. Binance is the first major crypto exchange to offer silver perpetuals at scale, blurring the lines between crypto and traditional finance. The product provides 24/7 access, high leverage, and flexible collateral options, positioning crypto exchanges as multi-asset trading hubs.

TheNewsCrypto01/07 13:27

Binance Futures Launches Silver Perpetuals With Up to 50x Leverage

TheNewsCrypto01/07 13:27

CME Group Hits All-Time Highs: Crypto And Rates Fuel Record 2025 Trading

CME Group achieved a record annual average daily volume (ADV) of 28.1 million contracts in 2025, a 6% increase from the previous year. Growth was driven by strong performance in interest rate products (14.2M contracts), equity indexes (7.4M), and a significant surge in crypto derivatives, which saw a 140% rise to 278,000 contracts. Energy, agriculture, and metals trading also contributed, with metals hitting a record. International volume reached 8.4 million contracts, reflecting broad-based growth across sectors and increased institutional participation. Key months like April and November saw particularly high activity due to market volatility and hedging demand.

bitcoinist01/06 08:02

CME Group Hits All-Time Highs: Crypto And Rates Fuel Record 2025 Trading

bitcoinist01/06 08:02

Trading Moment: Can BTC Break Through $100K Again Amid Geopolitical Shocks? Can Copper and Aluminum Take Over from Gold and Silver?

Amid significant geopolitical shocks in early 2026, including the U.S. military action in Venezuela and the arrest of President Maduro, Bitcoin demonstrates resilience, holding above $90,000 with a 5.5% year-to-date increase. Analysts suggest a high probability of BTC surpassing $100,000 in Q1, supported by strong ETF inflows. Ethereum remains stable around $3,150, with key resistance at $3,300. Precious metals like gold and silver see gains, while copper and aluminum are projected to outperform in 2026. Meme coins and AI-related tokens also rally, with PEPE surging over 70%. Regulatory attention arises due to insider trading suspicions in prediction markets linked to Venezuela event. Key upcoming events include Trump’s policy meeting and NVIDIA’s CES keynote.

marsbit01/05 06:53

Trading Moment: Can BTC Break Through $100K Again Amid Geopolitical Shocks? Can Copper and Aluminum Take Over from Gold and Silver?

marsbit01/05 06:53

Coinbase’s 2026 Overhaul: Crypto, Stocks, Commodities in One Mega Exchange

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has outlined an ambitious three-part vision for 2026, with the top priority being the creation of a global "everything exchange." This platform would integrate crypto, stocks, commodities, and other financial instruments into a single ecosystem, offering users a unified place to manage spot markets, futures, and options. The goal is to evolve Coinbase from a crypto-only exchange into a comprehensive financial super-app that blends traditional and decentralized finance. A second key focus is scaling stablecoins, particularly USDC, and global payments. Coinbase plans to expand USDC's utility for remittances, cross-border transactions, and everyday spending, targeting a share of the $800 billion annual remittance market. This initiative aims to improve crypto usability and drive mass adoption. The strategy also includes enhancing security, compliance, and user interfaces to ensure scalable and trustworthy operations. Supported by its Base blockchain and developer tools, Coinbase's ultimate aim is to become the world's leading financial app, leveraging favorable regulatory trends to accelerate the convergence of crypto and traditional finance.

ccn.com01/02 11:46

Coinbase’s 2026 Overhaul: Crypto, Stocks, Commodities in One Mega Exchange

ccn.com01/02 11:46

RWA Weekly: Digital Yuan Wallets Implement Interest on Balances, Ondo's Tokenized Silver Product Surges Over 155% in Market Cap in 30 Days

RWA Weekly: Digital Yuan Wallets to Earn Interest, Ondo's Tokenized Silver Surges Over 155% This weekly report covers December 27, 2025, to January 2, 2026. The on-chain RWA market cap grew steadily to $19.21 billion, with holders nearing 600,000, though growth suggests potential demand constraints. Stablecoin market cap slightly declined to $2.97 trillion, but monthly transfer volume surged 13.77%, indicating an "efficiency-driven" phase. RWA protocol TVL has surpassed DEXes to become the fifth-largest DeFi category. In China, the PBOC announced plans to enhance the digital yuan management system, with six major state-owned banks introducing interest payments (0.05% annual rate) on balances in verified digital yuan wallets starting January 1, 2026, advancing its function toward M1. Cross-border adoption accelerated, with Bank of China completing the first QR code payment between China and Laos. Globally, the US FASB plans to study whether stablecoins can be classified as cash equivalents in 2026. India's central bank urged prioritizing CBDCs over private stablecoins due to financial stability concerns. Notable project developments include BlackRock's tokenized money market fund BUIDL distributing over $100 million in dividends, and Ondo's tokenized silver product (SLVon) surging over 155% in market cap to nearly $18 million. Commodity tokenization expanded with platforms like MSX listing copper, uranium, and oil tokens. The report highlights growing interest in tokenized commodities amid rising gold and silver prices, and discusses stablecoins' evolution toward programmable money and AI-driven "agent finance," emphasizing transparency and global reach as key advantages over traditional finance.

marsbit01/02 05:05

RWA Weekly: Digital Yuan Wallets Implement Interest on Balances, Ondo's Tokenized Silver Product Surges Over 155% in Market Cap in 30 Days

marsbit01/02 05:05

U.S. Stocks Dip on First Trading Day After Holiday, Precious Metals 'Go Wild' with Silver Surging 10%, Peace Prospects Plunge Oil Prices, Bitcoin Overlooked

US stocks edged lower in post-Christmas trading, with major indices showing minimal movement as the S&P 500 closed nearly flat. However, precious metals surged dramatically—silver jumped 10%, while gold, platinum, and copper all hit record highs. Oil prices fell sharply, with WTI crude dropping over 2.7%, driven by hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal that could bring more supply to the market. The dollar weakened further, supporting the rally in metals. Tech stocks were mixed: Nvidia rose 1%, while Tesla fell 2%. Chinese equities advanced, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index up 0.72%. Bond yields were stable, and the VIX volatility index declined.

华尔街日报12/26 21:40

U.S. Stocks Dip on First Trading Day After Holiday, Precious Metals 'Go Wild' with Silver Surging 10%, Peace Prospects Plunge Oil Prices, Bitcoin Overlooked

华尔街日报12/26 21:40

Crypto Meets Gold: DWF Labs Breaks The Mold

DWF Labs, a crypto market maker and venture firm, has completed its first physical gold trade as a test transaction. The deal involved a single 25-kilogram gold bar and was settled using traditional bullion custody and settlement systems rather than on-chain methods. The company did not disclose details such as the counterparty, price, or custodian. Announced via social media on December 22, 2025, the move is part of DWF Labs' broader strategy to enter the real-world asset (RWA) market. The firm plans to expand into trading silver, platinum, and cotton if the initial test proves successful.

bitcoinist12/24 14:41

Crypto Meets Gold: DWF Labs Breaks The Mold

bitcoinist12/24 14:41

DWF Labs’ physical gold trade signals crypto capital’s move into commodities

DWF Labs, a cryptocurrency market maker, has expanded into physical commodities by settling its first gold transaction—a 25-kilogram gold bar—using traditional bullion infrastructure rather than blockchain. The company plans to scale this operation and trade additional commodities like silver, platinum, and cotton. This move contrasts with the broader crypto industry’s focus on tokenizing real-world assets and reflects a trend of crypto-native firms diversifying into traditional markets. The timing aligns with strong commodity performance, as gold prices hit record highs amid macroeconomic uncertainty, while crypto markets saw more muted gains. DWF Labs continues to invest in digital assets, including a $250 million Liquid Fund and a $75 million DeFi fund. Other firms like Coinbase are also expanding into legacy markets through tokenization and banking services.

cointelegraph12/23 18:42

DWF Labs’ physical gold trade signals crypto capital’s move into commodities

cointelegraph12/23 18:42

Commodities Surge, Equities Steady, Crypto Falls Behind In 2025 Market Showdown

The investment landscape of 2025 has delivered an unexpected outcome, with traditional commodities emerging as the clear winners while cryptocurrencies fell to the bottom of performance rankings. Data reveals a strong divergence between asset classes: silver leads with a 130% year-to-date gain, followed by gold (65%) and copper (35%). Equity indices like the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also posted positive returns. In stark contrast, the crypto market is the worst-performing asset class. Bitcoin is down 6%, Ethereum has declined 12%, and altcoins (excluding Ethereum) have plummeted approximately 42%. This marks a dramatic reversal from the mid-year rally, where Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP reached new all-time highs. The downturn began with a flash crash in October, leading to Bitcoin's worst Q4 performance in seven years, ultimately erasing earlier gains and cementing crypto's position at the bottom of the 2025 market.

bitcoinist12/22 09:46

Commodities Surge, Equities Steady, Crypto Falls Behind In 2025 Market Showdown

bitcoinist12/22 09:46

Witnessing History! Just Now, the First Limit-Up! Are Commodities Rallying Across the Board?

On December 15, the platinum futures contract on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange surged by 7%, hitting a daily limit up for the first time since its listing, closing at 482.4 yuan/gram. Palladium futures also rose sharply by 4.73%. This rally reflects a broader global trend, with international platinum prices up 93% year-to-date, driven by structural supply constraints and growing demand. Supply-side issues are critical. Over 70% of global platinum production comes from South Africa, where aging infrastructure, power instability, and high operational costs hinder output. Similarly, palladium supply remains tight, with Russia—supplying over 40%—facing geopolitical risks. Global platinum supply has declined significantly from 258.4 tons in 2021 to an estimated 227.4 tons in 2024. Demand is robust and diversifying. Automotive applications (37.4% of platinum demand) remain stable, while industrial use (30%) spans chemicals, glass, and electronics. The hydrogen economy presents a major growth opportunity, as platinum is essential for fuel cells and electrolyzers. Investment demand is rising due to macroeconomic uncertainty and potential monetary easing. Analysts are bullish long-term, with some predicting platinum could reach $2,170–$2,300/oz by 2026. However, risks include high volatility, potential demand substitution from elevated prices, and sensitivity to global industrial activity. The rally underscores a broader commodities momentum, with some drawing parallels to Bitcoin’s role as "digital gold."

marsbit12/15 10:43

Witnessing History! Just Now, the First Limit-Up! Are Commodities Rallying Across the Board?