On April 2, 2025, Binance launched the ATHUSDT perpetual contract with up to 50x leverage, marking a strategic move to enhance liquidity and provide trading flexibility.
ATHUSDT Futures Launch on Binance
Binance announced the launch of the ATHUSDT perpetual contract with up to 50x leverage, set to commence at 23:45 Beijing time. The goal is to increase liquidity for the ATH token, which was recently listed for spot trading.
The launch includes a maximum funding rate capped at ±2.00% and a settlement frequency every four hours, making trading conditions attractive for diverse strategies. The Binance Futures team stated: 'The launch of the ATHUSDT perpetual contract represents our commitment to expanding derivatives trading options, providing users with more tools to enhance their trading strategies.'
Aethir's (ATH) Market Dynamics Amid Futures Launch
Binance's futures launch highlights its commitment to expand liquidity options. According to CoinMarketCap, Aethir (ATH) is currently trading at $0.03 with a market cap of $240.09 million and a 24-hour trading volume increase of 199.87%. Despite a price decline of 56.22% over 90 days, market dominance is at 0.01%.
The circulating supply has reached 7.90 billion, with a maximum supply of 42 billion.
Opportunities and Risks of the New Futures
The Coincu research team suggests that ATH's expansion into the futures market could drive significant trading interest, but it highlights the need for careful risk management due to high leverage offerings. Historical trends indicate that increased liquidity often leads to short-term price volatility, influencing market sentiment.
The launch of the ATHUSDT futures contract with 50x leverage on Binance adds a new trading option for users and enhances ATH's liquidity. Despite the opportunities of high leverage, it requires a careful approach to risk management.
