XT added eight new USDT-margined perpetual futures contracts on July 2, 2026, giving traders leveraged exposure to a set of traditional finance stocks. The exchange opened the pairs with leverage up to 25x.
The newly listed markets are STRCUSDT, CATUSDT, TXNUSDT, FLEXUSDT, TERUSDT, TTWOUSDT, KSTRUSDT, and BSPUSDT. All are perpetual futures, meaning they never expire and use a funding mechanism to keep prices in line with the underlying spot market. The underlying assets are stocks in companies ranging from industrials to semiconductors.
XT billed the listings as “#TradFi” contracts – a nod to the fact these are traditional equities repackaged as crypto derivatives. CAT tracks Caterpillar, TXN follows Texas Instruments, TTWO is Take-Two Interactive, and the rest cover firms like Flex, Teradyne, and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. STRC may refer to Sarcos Technology or a smaller cap, though the exchange did not specify ticker details.
The launch comes as crypto exchanges increasingly bridge the gap between digital asset trading and conventional stock markets. Perpetual swaps on equities let users go long or short with leverage without holding the underlying shares. That can amplify gains – but also losses – especially at 25x.
Traders on XT can now access these contracts via the exchange's futures interface. The firm, which ranks among mid-tier global venues by volume, has been expanding its derivatives lineup throughout 2026.
As with any new futures pair, initial liquidity may be thin. Traders should watch funding rates and order book depth before entering large positions. XT did not announce any promotions or fee discounts tied to the addition.
XT adds eight new crypto contracts tied to US stocks with high leverage trading
XT now offers eight new futures contracts linked to US company stocks, allowing traders to bet on stock price moves with borrowed funds. This affects investors who want to trade stock values through a crypto platform, increasing potential gains and risks.