Gold and Silver have always played a crucial role in portfolio construction, especially during periods of global uncertainty. As trading infrastructure evolves, access to these time-tested assets is also becoming more flexible and globally aligned. With the launch of Gold (XAU) and Silver (XAG), in both INR and USDT pairs, on Perpetual Futures, ZebPay now enables traders to engage with precious metals through a crypto-native futures framework, built for continuous markets, precision, and global price discovery.
Why Trade Gold (XAU) and Silver (XAG) on ZebPay Perpetual Futures?
- 24/7 Market Access: Perpetual Futures operate around the clock, allowing traders to respond instantly to global macro events, economic data releases, and geopolitical events, without waiting for markets to reopen.
- Greater Control Over Overnight Price Movements: With continuous trading, positions can be actively managed at all hours, helping traders respond to sharp price changes rather than being exposed to unexpected opening gaps.
- Flexible Hedging During Global Volatility: If international prices move sharply during off-hours, traders can take long or short positions to hedge existing exposure or protect unrealised gains in real time.
- Pure Global Price Action: XAU and XAG perpetuals track international spot prices in USDT, offering a cleaner view of global price movements and allowing traders to focus purely on macroeconomic and demand-supply dynamics.
- Arbitrage Opportunities Across Markets: The availability of both INR- and USDT-denominated contracts enable traders to explore price differentials across markets, opening up potential arbitrage strategies for experienced participants.
- No Expiry or Contract Rollovers: Perpetual Futures have no fixed expiry dates, eliminating the need for periodic rollovers. Positions can be held as long as required, with funding fees exchanged at regular intervals to keep prices aligned.
- Fractional and Precision-Based Trading: Traders can take positions in fractional sizes, allowing for better capital efficiency, precise position sizing, and more disciplined risk management.
- Cash-Settled Trading Without Physical Constraints: Since Perpetual Futures are cash-settled, traders aren’t exposed to delivery obligations or settlement-related liquidity pressures, enabling a smoother and more efficient trading experience.
Conclusion
The launch of Gold (XAU) and Silver (XAG) futures on ZebPay bridges the gap between traditional safe-haven assets and modern trading infrastructure. By combining continuous market access, global price alignment, and flexible position management, ZebPay offers traders a more dynamic way to engage with precious metals, without altering their fundamental role as long-standing stores of value.
FAQs
What are Gold (XAU) and Silver (XAG) Perpetual Futures?
Gold (XAU) and Silver (XAG) Perpetual Futures are derivative contracts that allow traders to take long or short positions on the price of gold and silver without owning the physical asset. Unlike traditional futures, these contracts do not have an expiry date.
Are these contracts settled physically or in cash?
These Perpetual Futures are cash-settled, meaning profits and losses are settled in INR or USDT, depending on the trading pair, without any physical delivery of gold or silver.
How do funding fees work in Perpetual Futures?
Perpetual Futures use a funding mechanism where traders either pay or receive funding fees at regular intervals. This helps keep the contract price closely aligned with the underlying spot price.
Can I trade Gold and Silver Perpetual Futures at any time?
Yes. Gold and Silver Perpetual Futures on ZebPay are available 24/7, allowing traders to monitor and manage positions at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Who should consider trading XAU and XAG Perpetual Futures?
These products may be suitable for traders looking for exposure to global gold and silver price movements, those seeking flexible hedging tools, or participants who prefer continuous market access and precise position sizing. As with all derivatives, traders should understand the risks before participating.
