Binance is launching Tesla-linked perpetual futures, specifically the TSLAUSDT equity perpetual contract on its futures platform.This allows users to trade exposure to Tesla (TSLA) stock price movements 24/7 using USDT as margin, with up to 5x leverage.
Trading begins on January 28, 2026, at 14:30 UTC based on recent Binance announcements and coverage. This is not tokenized stocks in the traditional sense like the 2021 Binance stock tokens that mirrored actual shares and were later discontinued due to regulatory issues.
Instead, it’s a perpetual futures contract tied to Tesla’s equity price—similar to other crypto perps but for a stock underlying. It bridges crypto trading infrastructure with traditional equities, enabling continuous, leveraged trading without stock market hours.
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Recent reports and posts highlight excitement around this as a step toward broader TradFi-crypto convergence, with hints that it could signal a return of tokenized stock products on Binance which they paused in 2021 but have been rumored to revive.
This builds on Binance’s history— they originally launched tokenized Tesla shares back in April 2021 (fractional ownership via tokens), but suspended purchases soon after due to regulatory pressure. Now, via derivatives like this perp, they’re offering indirect exposure in a potentially more regulator-friendly way.
Community reactions on X range from viewing it as bullish for cross-market liquidity to concerns it might pull capital from altcoins toward “real” assets like TSLA.
Binance does not currently offer direct tokenized Apple stocks like the AAPL-based tokens from their 2021 program on its main spot platform, as they discontinued that product line due to regulatory pressures shortly after launch.
However, there are several ways to get exposure to Apple (AAPL) through Binance-related or integrated products in 2026: Tokenized Apple stocks via Binance Web3 Wallet / integrations — Binance supports trading of tokenized versions like AAPLX (Apple tokenized stock xStock) and AAPLon via Ondo Finance or similar issuers.
These are available in the Binance Web3 Wallet under the Trade tab, where you can swap USDT for these tokens. They provide 1:1 exposure to Apple’s stock price, often with 24/7 trading, fractional ownership, and no traditional market hours restrictions. Current prices hover around $247–$248 USD per token, with active trading volume in the millions.
These are blockchain-based tokens backed by actual shares held in custody by regulated providers, not direct Binance-issued ones like in 2021. Following the recent launch of TSLAUSDT equity perpetual futures with up to 5x leverage, starting late January 2026, Binance is actively exploring or signaling a broader revival of stock-linked products.
Reports indicate plans to reintroduce tokenized equities including major names like Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft for 24/7 trading, potentially outside strict U.S. oversight. No official AAPLUSDT perp has launched yet, but community buzz and announcements suggest more equity perps could follow Tesla’s rollout soon.
Binance paused tokenized stocks in 2021 after launching them for companies including Apple, Tesla, and others via partners like CM-Equity. The Binance Square posts confirms they’re considering/planning a comeback amid rising RWA (Real World Asset) tokenization trends. Tokenized U.S. stocks overall have surged, with circulating value hitting ~$915M and growing fast.
This fits the TradFi-crypto convergence wave, especially after the Tesla futures announcement. For visuals on what these tokenized Apple assets look like in trading interfaces or price charts: (These show examples of AAPLX price tracking and Binance Wallet swap interfaces.) This is high-risk territory—tokenized assets and derivatives can involve custody risks, volatility, and potential liquidation. DYOR and trade responsibly.