Crypto derivatives traders will soon gain fresh exposure to Tesla shares through the new TSLA perpetual futures product on Binance.
Binance introduces Tesla-linked equity perpetual contract
Binance, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, will roll out a new equity-based perpetual futures contract tied to Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA), further expanding its derivatives linked to traditional markets.
According to a Binance exchange notice published on Monday, trading for the TSLAUSDT equity perpetual contract is scheduled to start on January 28 at 14:30 UTC. Moreover, the product will list on Binance Futures with leverage of up to five times, targeting traders seeking stock-style exposure via crypto markets.
The new contract is structured as an equity based perpetual, tracking the price performance of Tesla common stock listed on the Nasdaq, but it does not confer ownership of the underlying shares. That said, it offers a way to speculate on Tesla’s price movements using crypto-native infrastructure.
Contract specifications and settlement details
The TSLA product will be margined and settled in USDT (Tether), so all profits and losses are denominated in the stablecoin rather than in Tesla equity. However, the contract itself is designed to mirror the stock’s market price as closely as possible within a derivatives framework.
Binance confirmed that the contract will trade 24 hours a day, seven days a week, unlike traditional equity markets that operate during restricted sessions. The minimum trade size is set at 0.01 TSLA, with a minimum notional value of 5 USDT, parameters meant to keep barriers to entry relatively low for retail participants.
The tick size for the TSLA contract is fixed at 0.01, allowing for granular pricing. Moreover, Binance has specified that funding rates will be capped at plus or minus 2%, with funding fees settled every four hours, a structure intended to manage risk and maintain alignment between futures and spot prices.
Implications for crypto and traditional markets
The introduction of tsla perpetual futures underscores Binance’s push to blur boundaries between cryptocurrency derivatives and traditional equity exposure. However, traders should remember that these contracts remain synthetic instruments, with no direct claim on Tesla shares despite their tight linkage to Nasdaq-listed stock prices.
By offering a Tesla-linked contract with up to five times leverage and a clear funding rate framework, Binance aims to attract both retail and professional users who want around-the-clock access to equity-style markets. In summary, the TSLA launch, dated for January 28 2026, reinforces the ongoing convergence between digital asset platforms and legacy financial instruments.
Source: https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2026/01/26/tsla-perpetual-futures-binance/
