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Binance resumes futures trading after brief pause

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Posted on August 29, 2025

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(Reuters) -Crypto exchange Binance said on Friday that futures trading is temporarily unavailable on its platform, adding that it is working to resolve the issue. (Reporting by Gursimran Kaur in

Binance Restarts Futures Trading Following Temporary Suspension

Binance Futures Trading Resumption

(Reuters) -Crypto exchange Binance said on Friday that it resumed all futures trading on the platform after an issue prompted a brief suspension of the service earlier.

Issue Resolution

"The issue affecting Futures UM trading on Binance has been resolved," Binance said, referring to the service that allows users to settle crypto futures in stablecoins USDC and USDT.

Operational Status

"All futures trading is now fully operational."

(Reporting by Gursimran Kaur in Bengaluru; Editing by Sonia Cheema and Mrigank Dhaniwala)

Key Takeaways

  • Binance temporarily suspended futures trading.
  • The issue affecting Futures UM trading has been resolved.
  • All futures trading on Binance is now operational.
  • The suspension was brief and services are restored.
  • Binance allows futures settlement in USDC and USDT.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is futures trading?
Futures trading involves buying and selling contracts that obligate the buyer to purchase, and the seller to sell, an asset at a predetermined future date and price.
What is Binance?
Binance is a global cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to trade various cryptocurrencies and offers services like futures trading and crypto wallets.
What are stablecoins?
Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by pegging them to a reserve of assets, such as fiat currencies or commodities.
What is trading volume?
Trading volume refers to the total number of shares or contracts traded for a specific security or market during a given period.

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