TL;DR
- Self‑custody futures: Binance Wallet now supports leveraged perpetual futures trading through Aster, letting users trade while keeping full control of their assets.
- Integrated Web3 experience: The feature is available on BNB Smart Chain and brings on‑chain perpetuals directly into the Binance Wallet interface, removing the need for third‑party dApp connections.
- Aster markets and incentives: Aster offers crypto, stock, and ETF perpetuals with deep liquidity, and all trades earn Aster points. Exclusive campaigns for Keyless Wallet users aim to boost adoption of the new integrated trading experience.
Binance Wallet has introduced a major upgrade that lets users trade leveraged perpetual futures directly from their self‑custody wallets through a new integration with decentralized exchange Aster. The feature brings on‑chain futures trading into the Binance Wallet (Web) interface, giving users a way to place leveraged bets without holding assets on a centralized exchange. Binance said the move responds to rising demand for tools that combine CeFi‑level speed with DeFi‑level control.
A New Path to Self‑Custodied Leveraged Trading
The integration with Aster, the second‑largest decentralized perpetuals platform, allows users to trade futures while maintaining full control of their coins. Binance Wallet described the upgrade as a step toward empowering users with more sophisticated trading tools while preserving asset ownership. The feature is initially available on BNB Smart Chain and supports collateral such as BNB, USDT, Bitcoin, Ether, and other BSC‑based assets. A spokesperson noted that this type of integration does not exist on the centralized Binance exchange, which operates its own separate futures platform.
Expanding Web3 Utility Inside Binance Wallet
Binance Wallet, designed for Web3 exploration and DeFi interaction, trails competitors like MetaMask and Trust Wallet in user numbers. By enabling on‑chain perpetuals trading, the wallet could evolve into a more complete application and potentially attract users from Binance’s broader ecosystem of more than 200 million accounts. The unified interface removes the need to connect to external dApps manually, offering a more streamlined trading experience.
Aster’s Markets and Trading Infrastructure
Aster provides deep liquidity, fast execution, and low fees, supporting both crypto perpetuals and stock‑linked contracts tied to companies like Apple and Nvidia, as well as ETFs such as the Invesco QQQ Fund. Its 24‑hour trading volume stands at $6.74 billion, compared with $8.46 billion for market leader Hyperliquid. The availability of diverse markets gives Binance Wallet users more options for portfolio diversification within a decentralized environment.
Points, Campaigns, and User Incentives
All perpetual trades executed through Binance Wallet earn Aster points under the platform’s reward rules. Binance Wallet and Aster will also run exclusive campaigns for Keyless Wallet users, with the first promotion launching immediately. These incentives aim to encourage early adoption of the new trading feature and deepen user engagement across both ecosystems.
