Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has significantly boosted support for USD1—the USD-pegged stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a project backed by the Trump family.
This move aims to enhance liquidity and adoption of USD1 as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized ecosystems. Trading is now live for BNB/USD1, ETH/USD1, SOL/USD1, and BTC/USD1. These pairs allow users to trade major assets like BNB, Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin directly against USD1.
All users enjoy 0% fees on USD1/USDT and USD1/USDC pairs starting December 11, 2025 (UTC+8). VIP levels 2–9 and spot liquidity providers get zero fees on the new major pairs (BNB/USD1, BTC/USD1, ETH/USD1, SOL/USD1).
From December 11, 2025 (17:00 UTC+8), USD1 will be available as a unified margin asset in Binance Futures’ multi-assets mode. All backing assets for Binance-Peg BUSD (B-Token) will automatically convert to USD1 at a 1:1 ratio, completing within one week of the announcement. This effectively sunsets BUSD collateral in favor of USD1.
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USD1, launched earlier in 2025, is backed 1:1 by U.S. dollar deposits, short-term Treasuries, and cash equivalents, with custody via BitGo Trust Company for regulatory compliance. It’s designed for institutional use and cross-chain compatibility with Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain.
The stablecoin’s market cap has grown to around $2.7 billion, and this Binance integration—without listing fees—positions it as a compliant alternative to USDT and USDC, especially amid U.S. regulatory shifts under the Trump administration.
Community reaction on X has been enthusiastic, with WLFI co-founder Donald Trump Jr. calling it a “rewrite of global finance rules” and users highlighting the zero-fee perks for high-volume trading.
Analysts note this could accelerate USD1’s role in DeFi payments and arbitrage, though it’s unavailable in restricted regions like the U.S. due to ongoing compliance hurdles.
CZ Foresees a 2026 Crypto “Supercycle” Driven by Institutions
Changpeng Zhao (CZ), Binance’s co-founder and former CEO, shared an optimistic outlook at the Bitcoin MENA conference in Abu Dhabi on December 9, 2025.
He predicted that the traditional four-year Bitcoin halving cycle may be disrupted, potentially giving way to a prolonged “supercycle” in 2026—characterized by sustained growth rather than sharp corrections.
Unlike past retail-driven cycles, this one is led by Wall Street via Bitcoin ETFs, corporate treasuries (e.g., MicroStrategy), and sovereign accumulations (e.g., El Salvador, Bhutan). CZ emphasized that ETF inflows and regulated custody could provide “enough force to offset the four-year cycle.”
U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts, quantitative easing, and pro-crypto policies under President Trump lighter regulations, national Bitcoin reserves could fuel a longer bull phase. CZ likened Bitcoin’s potential yearly gains to gold’s historical 60% annual returns.
While CZ avoided exact price targets, he suggested Bitcoin could hit $500K–$1M this cycle, driven by tokenization of assets and crypto’s integration into payments. He contrasted his multi-chain view with Bitcoin maximalists like Michael Saylor, advocating for broader crypto adoption.
After his U.S. pardon earlier in 2025, CZ positioned himself as an independent advisor, noting governments now seek his input on regulation and reserves. This aligns with broader analyst forecasts, like Bernstein’s $150K Bitcoin target for 2026 and CoinMarketCap’s Q1 2026 bull run prediction based on macro indicators.
On X, the clip of CZ’s remarks went viral, with users debating if it signals a “broken cycle” or just hype—though sentiment leans bullish, tying into USD1’s Trump-linked momentum. These developments underscore 2025’s theme of institutional crypto maturation.
As always, crypto markets are volatile; DYOR and consider risks like regulatory changes. If you’re trading USD1 pairs, the zero-fee window starts soon—monitor Binance announcements for updates.