BingX Added Traditional Assets to Trading Platform
The platform now offers over 500 traditional financial instruments, allowing users to trade via perpetual futures.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Investing
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BingX has expanded its trading platform to include more than 500 traditional financial instruments using a perpetual futures model. This update allows users to gain price exposure to traditional markets directly through their existing USDT balances.
Why it matters
The expansion reflects a growing trend of market interconnection where traders are increasingly looking to execute macro-based strategies from a single platform. This change provides users with access to traditional market derivatives without needing direct asset ownership.
Perpetual futures tied to traditional assets reached $1.32 trillion in volume during the first five months of 2026, a significant jump compared to the $104.21 billion total recorded for all of 2025. BingX currently maintains a $150 million Shield Fund to support its operations.
The players
BingX
A digital asset exchange that provides trading services for cryptocurrencies and now traditional financial instruments.
CME Group
A global derivatives marketplace that provides futures and options trading for a wide range of asset classes.
The details
Users can now trade traditional market exposure by utilizing existing USDT balances in their futures accounts rather than purchasing the underlying assets directly. The platform offers over 500 traditional financial instruments to facilitate these macro-based investment strategies. This functionality allows participants to manage price movements in traditional markets alongside their crypto holdings within one interface.
Timeline
2025: Total TradFi perpetual volume reached $104.21 billion.
May 2026: CME Group launched 24/7 crypto futures and options trading.
First five months of 2026: TradFi perpetual volume reached $1.32 trillion.
July 2026: CME Group introduced 24/7 trading for 1-ounce gold futures.
Money Landscape
This development follows the recent industry-wide expansion of 24/7 trading for traditional assets, exemplified by CME Group's move into continuous crypto and gold futures. It underscores a shift toward permanent market availability for products that were once restricted by traditional exchange hours.
Traders can now leverage existing digital holdings to gain exposure to traditional market price movements without shifting funds to a separate brokerage. Before engaging with derivative products, speak with a qualified financial professional to ensure these tools align with your risk tolerance.
The takeaway
The move by BingX highlights how platforms are increasingly blurring the lines between crypto and traditional asset classes to streamline macro-trading strategies. Keep track of how your platform's margin requirements and fee structures compare when trading perpetual derivatives versus direct assets.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Crypto.
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