Binance Futures to Launch WLFIUSDT Perpetual Contract with Pre-Market Trading

Key Takeaways:Binance Futures will list USDⓈ-M WLFIUSDT perpetual contracts with up to 5x leverage starting Aug. 23, 2025, at 08:30 UTC.The contract will support pre-market trading with capped funding rates of +0.005% during the initial phase.WLFI is the governance token of World Liberty Financial, with a total supply of 100 billion WLFI.Trading will run 24/7 under Binance’s Multi-Assets Mode, allowing margin in assets like BTC.WLFIUSDT Perpetual Contract DetailsBinance Futures has announced the launch of USDⓈ-Margined WLFIUSDT perpetual contracts, offering traders exposure to World Liberty Financial’s governance token (WLFI).Launch time: Aug. 23, 2025, at 08:30 UTCLeverage: Up to 5xSettlement asset: USDTTotal WLFI supply: 100 billion tokensTrading hours: 24/7, with support for Multi-Assets ModeThe new listing is part of Binance Futures’ effort to expand product choices while enhancing liquidity and flexibility for users.Pre-Market Trading and Mark Price MechanismDuring the pre-market phase, mark prices will be calculated using the 10-second rolling average of trade prices, with a ±1% price cap to control volatility. Once a stable spot index price is established, the contract will transition to standard perpetual pricing.Capped funding rate (pre-market): +0.005%Funding rate (post pre-market): up to +2.00% / -2.00%Funding interval: Every 4 hoursMargin & Risk ControlsThe WLFIUSDT contract will feature tiered leverage and margin requirements:Up to 5,000 USDT positions: 5x leverage, 10% maintenance marginUp to 200,000 USDT positions: 1x leverage, 50% margin requirementBinance noted it may adjust contract specifications, including leverage, margin, and funding rates, in response to market conditions.Important NotesPre-market trading will end once WLFI spot markets go live; at that point, the contract will convert to a standard perpetual futures contract.Listing on Binance Futures does not guarantee a Binance Spot listing.The contract will be included in Binance’s Futures New Listing Fee Promotion campaign.