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Binance Launches 100x Leverage FX Perps for 24/7 Trading

By Markets Desk · 2026-09-18 · Updated 2026-09-18 20:39 UTC
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Binance is launching 100x leverage FX perpetuals, starting with a USDT-settled USD/BRL contract on September 21, following Bybit’s recent entry into the 24/7 currency derivatives market.

  • According to GN auto markets/forex, the specific USDBRLUSDT contract is set to begin trading on 21 September, utilizing third-party FX quotes during regular hours and switching to Binance’s internal order book index for weekend and holiday coverage to maintain 24/7 liquidity.

    Source: Finance Magnates

  • Binance introduces continuous foreign exchange derivatives with a USDT-settled contract offering up to 100x leverage.

    Source: Cointelegraph
Based on reporting by Cointelegraph and Finance Magnates, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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