Cryptocurrency exchange Binance continues to expand the product diversity on its futures trading platform. According to an official announcement, two new USDⓈ margin perpetual futures contracts will be launched to increase user trading options and enhance the futures trading experience. The newly listed contracts will be for PHAROS and STAR.
According to the announcement, the PHAROSUSDT perpetual futures contract will open for trading on May 14, 2026, at 08:15 and will offer investors leverage of up to 20x. The STARUSDT perpetual futures contract will launch on the same day at 08:30 and will trade with a maximum leverage of 3x.
According to the technical details shared by Binance, both contracts will be USDT-settled, with a minimum transaction size of 1 unit. The minimum nominal transaction value is kept at 5 USDT, while the upper and lower limits of the funding rate are capped between +2% and -2%. Funding fees will be collected every four hours. Furthermore, these contracts will be available for trading 24/7 and can be used within Binance’s multi-asset mode support.
Looking at the technical infrastructure of the projects, Pharos stands out as a Layer-1 finance network focused on “RealFi,” which brings real-world assets onto the blockchain. Starpower, on the other hand, attracts attention as an energy-focused protocol aiming to provide solutions to the problems of fluctuations and shortages in global energy supply.
Market experts say Binance’s addition of new futures contracts could increase liquidity in the relevant tokens and boost price volatility in the short term. The highly leveraged PHAROSUSDT contract, in particular, is expected to attract significant interest from speculative investors. It is emphasized that investors should exercise caution against volatility risks following the new listings.
*This is not investment advice.
