Crypto exchange BingX reported its traditional finance (TradFi) trading product surpassed $1 billion in 24-hour volume, with gold contracts contributing more than half of total activity as the precious metal rallied toward record levels.
Gold prices tested $4,722 per ounce, extending gains amid renewed geopolitical uncertainty and reinforcing the metal’s role as a global safe-haven asset.
BingX TradFi Volume Hits $1 Billion as Gold Trading Dominates
According to BingX, gold-linked contracts alone exceeded $500 million in trading volume during the 24-hour period. Demand accelerated after gold rose 2.6% in a single session, following remarks by President Donald Trump threatening additional tariffs on European nations related to control of Greenland.
The comments reignited risk-off sentiment across global markets, pushing investors toward traditional safe havens — including gold — through both traditional and crypto-native trading venues.
Perpetual Futures Bring TradFi Assets to Crypto Markets
BingX launched its TradFi trading product earlier this month, offering perpetual futures contracts tied to more than 50 traditional financial assets, including commodities, indices, and forex instruments.
Unlike conventional futures, these perpetual contracts have no expiration date and settle in USDT, allowing them to trade 24/7, mirroring the always-on structure of crypto markets.
The platform’s TradFi contracts offer leverage of up to 500x, operating within crypto exchange infrastructure rather than under traditional CFD brokerage frameworks.
Executive: Demand Reflects Shifting Trader Preferences
Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer at BingX, said the surge reflects evolving trader behavior.
“As the demand for TradFi continues growing, we remain at the forefront of delivering robust products and services that adapt to our users’ evolving needs,” Lin said.
“Our expanded suite of offerings provides traders with greater choice and broader market access, unlocking new opportunities in a dynamic environment.”
BingX also reported that its copy trading feature for traditional assets reached a single-day peak of $51.84 million in volume within just 15 days of launch.
Gold’s Rally Fuels Volume Concentration
Gold’s dominance on BingX mirrors its broader market performance. The metal gained approximately 65% in 2025 and added another 9% in the first three weeks of 2026, driven by inflation concerns, geopolitical risk, and questions around central bank independence.
The January rally accelerated following reports of a criminal investigation involving Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, sparking renewed debate around monetary policy credibility. Some analysts have floated $6,000 gold price targets for 2026.
Volatility has spilled into traditional infrastructure as well. CME Group recently shifted margin requirements for precious metals futures from fixed amounts to percentage-based models, while liquidity providers adjusted spreads in response to sharp price swings.
Crypto Exchanges Push Deeper Into Broker Territory
BingX joins a growing list of crypto platforms expanding into traditional financial markets.
Binance has launched perpetual contracts on commodities such as gold and silver under Abu Dhabi Global Market oversight, though USDT settlement may limit availability in certain jurisdictions, including the EU.
Bitget rolled out derivatives covering gold, forex, indices, and equities under Mauritius Financial Services Commission supervision. Crypto.com acquired Cyprus-based broker Allnew Investments in 2025 to pursue a MiFID license, while platforms like XBO.com introduced tokenized stocks.
At the same time, traditional brokers are moving in the opposite direction. CFD broker Axi expanded to more than 150 crypto contracts last year, reflecting how perpetual futures now account for roughly 76% of global crypto derivatives volume.
A Converging Trading Landscape
With more than 40 million users globally, BingX ranks among the top five crypto derivatives exchanges. Its sponsorships of Chelsea FC and Scuderia Ferrari HP highlight the platform’s growing global profile as it blurs the line between crypto trading and traditional financial markets.
The surge in gold-driven TradFi volume underscores a broader trend: crypto exchanges are increasingly becoming hybrid trading venues, offering round-the-clock access to both digital and traditional assets — powered by stablecoin settlement and crypto-native infrastructure.
