TLDR
- Binance has launched a TSLAUSDT perpetual futures contract for 24/7 Tesla trading.
- The contract allows up to 5x leverage and settles in USDT with low entry barriers.
- Users can trade with a minimum size of 0.01 TSLA or a notional value of 5 USDT.
- Multi-Assets Mode is supported so traders can post margin using Bitcoin or other assets.
- This launch follows Binance’s previous attempt at tokenized stocks in 2021.
Binance has launched a new TSLAUSDT perpetual futures contract, allowing users to trade Tesla stock exposure 24/7 with leverage, settlement in USDT, and support for multiple margin assets, aiming to bridge traditional equity markets with crypto derivatives through a derivatives-only model.
Tesla Exposure Returns Through Derivatives Model
Binance announced the TSLAUSDT perpetual futures contract will launch on January 28, 2026, at 14:30 UTC. The product tracks the price of Tesla Inc. common stock and enables up to 5x leverage for crypto traders.
Users can trade it around the clock, unlike Tesla’s actual stock, which follows Nasdaq market hours. The contract allows for minimum trades starting at 0.01 TSLA with a notional value of just 5 USDT.
Trading and settlement take place in USDT, making it accessible to smaller retail users. Binance confirmed the product also supports Multi-Assets Mode for flexible margin posting.
Multi-Assets Mode lets traders use assets such as Bitcoin instead of just USDT for margin. This feature supports cross-asset strategies and better capital management across positions.
“Tesla futures provide a new way to engage with equity prices using crypto-native infrastructure,” Binance stated in the launch notice.
The company emphasized that no tokenized stocks are involved in the product.
TSLA Futures Debut Follows Previous Tokenized Stock Efforts
Binance introduced fractionalized Tesla tokens in 2021 but later discontinued the service. Regulatory scrutiny from European watchdogs led to a complete halt within months.
At the time, Binance also offered stock tokens for Apple, Microsoft, and Coinbase. However, compliance concerns from the U.K. and Germany forced an early end to the program.
This new launch marks a return to equity-linked products using a derivatives-only approach. It does not involve direct ownership or tokenization of traditional equities.
The TSLAUSDT contract operates fully on the Binance Futures platform and complies with current crypto derivatives frameworks. Its structure avoids previous regulatory triggers related to tokenized stocks.
Binance clarified the futures contract is strictly a speculative tool, not a substitute for owning Tesla shares. The exchange has not indicated any plans to reintroduce tokenized stock trading.
Other Platforms Also Move Toward On-Chain Equity Access
The launch comes just after reports surfaced about Binance exploring a broader RWA strategy. This includes renewed interest in real-world assets but without confirmed timelines.
NYSE is also building a tokenization platform for stocks and ETFs with 24/7 access. Nasdaq and others are evaluating similar efforts to modernize trading hours using blockchain.
Coinbase has positioned itself as a potential regulated platform for future tokenized equity. OKX is preparing products that mimic equity pricing using crypto-native structures.
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao commented that traditional exchanges entering the space is “bullish” for the crypto settlement ecosystem. His remarks focused on the benefit of having more infrastructure move toward blockchain rails.
Recent data shows growth in tokenized equity market cap and adoption. ARK Invest estimates the tokenized asset market could reach trillions by 2030.
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