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In a recent AMA livestream on Binance Square, Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) shared wide-ranging views on Bitcoin’s long-term outlook, altcoin season, meme coins, trading risks, and the evolving role of social platforms in crypto.Below is a full recap of the key takeaways.1. CZ Warns Against Launching Meme Coins Based on His X or Binance Square PostsCZ cautioned users against using social media posts from him or Yi He as justification to launch meme coins.He said such projects have an extremely low success rate, with unclear origins and high failure risk, and advised users not to assume endorsement based on casual mentions or posts.2. Beginners Should Start Small and Avoid FuturesCZ emphasized that crypto beginners should start with small capital, focusing on learning before scaling up.He strongly advised newcomers not to begin with futures or options, recommending gradual exposure instead of leverage-driven trading.3. Altcoin Season Is “Definitely Coming”According to CZ, altcoin season will arrive eventually, though the exact timing, duration, and which tokens will benefit remain unpredictable.He stressed that altcoin cycles are complex and cannot be precisely forecast.4. BNB Ecosystem Is Stable and Has Long-Term PotentialCZ described the BNB ecosystem as large, stable, and supported by many active builders.He expressed confidence in BNB’s long-term potential, highlighting continued development across the ecosystem.5. Prediction Markets Are Still Early and IlliquidOn prediction markets, CZ noted that the sector remains very early-stage, with few market makers.He said platforms like Polymarket reportedly rely on just one or two market makers, with most activity still centered on sports-related markets.6. Bitcoin Will Reach $200,000 — Timing Is the Only UnknownCZ reiterated a bold long-term view:Bitcoin will “definitely” reach $200,000, with uncertainty only around when, not if.He framed this as a conviction rather than a short-term prediction.7. Genuine Meme Coins Must Have Historical or Cultural MeaningCZ said truly valuable meme coins should have historical significance or strong narrative relevance.He estimated that over 90% of meme coins fail, warning early investors about high risk and stressing personal responsibility for investment decisions.8. Binance Square vs. X: Different FoundationsCZ explained that Binance Square and X operate on fundamentally different models.He expressed skepticism that X could easily enable crypto trading due to KYC challenges, noting that most Binance Square users have already completed identity verification.9. CZ Hopes Meme Coins Continue Growing — From a Builder’s PerspectiveWhile stating he no longer relies on meme coins to “get rich overnight,” CZ said he hopes meme coins continue gaining popularity.From a builder’s standpoint, he said his focus is on creating better, smoother tools for users rather than speculation.

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Fellow Binancians,
Binance Wallet is excited to announce a major upgrade to Binance Wallet (Web): the introduction of perpetual futures trading. Users can now trade perpetual contracts with leverage directly from their Keyless Wallet, through a seamless and powerful trading integration. This new feature is provided by Aster, a leading perpetuals platform, and is initially available on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC).
Binance Wallet users will participate in Aster’s points system when trading Aster perpetuals through the Binance Wallet (Web) interface. Additionally, Binance Wallet and Aster will offer exclusive campaigns available only to Binance Keyless Wallet users.The first of these exclusive campaigns launches today. More details can be found below.
Key Features:
Trade Perpetuals with Self-Custody: Enjoy full control of your assets with our keyless, self-custody wallet.Wide Range of Collateral: Deposit and trade with a variety of assets on the BSC network, including BNB, ASTER, USDT, USD1, ASBNB, LISUSD, WBETH, BTC, ETH, CAKE, LISTA, and USDF. Robust and Reliable Trading: Provided by Aster, the feature offers a stable and efficient trading environment with deep liquidity, fast execution, and low fees.
Shared Points System: All perpetual trades executed via Binance Wallet (Web) will earn Aster points according to Aster’s points rules and count toward Aster’s trading competitions and reward events.
Unified Experience: Access perpetual trading directly within your familiar Binance Wallet (Web) interface, without needing to connect to third-party dApps manually.Stock Perpetuals: Aster also offers Stock Perpetuals, including trading pairs for blue-chip stocks like Apple (AAPLUSDT) and Nvidia (NVDAUSDT), as well as popular exchange-traded funds, such as the Invesco QQQ Fund (QQQUSDT).
How to Get Started:
Begin your perpetual trading journey in just a few simple steps:
Log in to Binance Wallet (Web) and navigate to the new ‘Perpetuals’ tab.Click [Enable Account], then [Approve Trading], and follow the prompts in the Binance App to complete the required confirmations and signatures.Click [Transfer] under the [Account] page. Select the token and enter the transfer amount, then confirm the transfer to proceed.Once your balance is confirmed on-chain, you’re all set to trade!
Start Trading Perpetuals Now
Exclusive Binance Wallet Campaign:
To celebrate the launch of Perpetuals, Binance Wallet and Aster are introducing an exclusive campaign called the On-Chain Perpetual Milestone Challenge. Users can trade on-chain perpetual contracts via the Binance Wallet (Web) interface, provided by Aster, for a chance to share up to 200,000 USDT in rewards. Enjoy a seamless, efficient, and secure one-stop on-chain trading experience while unlocking generous reward pools together with the community.
Campaign Period: 2026-01-14 09:00 to 2026-01-28 09:00 (UTC)
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Notes:
This feature currently only supports trades on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC). Support for other networks may be added in the future.Perpetual futures trading is currently available only through the Binance Wallet (Web). Support for the mobile app may be added in the future.Trading activities conducted via the Binance Wallet (Web) interface are synchronized in real time with Aster. Using the same wallet address, users can view consistent records of deposits, orders, and open positions on both platforms.Aster has full control over the rules and calculation of Aster points. If users have any queries or disputes regarding Aster points, they should directly consult Aster’s terms and conditions. There may be discrepancies between this original content in English and any translated versions. Please refer to the original English version for the most accurate information, in case any discrepancies arise.
Related Guides & Materials:
How to Use Binance Wallet (Web) for Perpetual Futures TradingWhat Is Binance Wallet (Web) and How to Use ItFrequently Asked Questions on Binance Wallet
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2026-01-14
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Trading of perpetual financial instruments on https://web3.%domain% via the Binance Wallet Interface occurs on Aster, which presents itself as a third-party decentralised exchange. Generally, trading on decentralised exchanges involves specific risks such as slippage, smart contract risks, specific liquidity risks and other risks inherent to permissionless networks. Trading perpetual contracts involves significant risks including but not limited to volatility, leverage and liquidation risks. Perpetual contracts often involve leverage, amplifying both potential gains and losses. Leveraged trading increases the risk of liquidation and may lead to losing more than your deposited margin. You may not get back what you invested. Binance does not control, endorse, or guarantee any of Aster’s services or offerings accessible through Binance Wallet, and you bear full responsibility for making use of any and all services provided by Aster. Please conduct your own due diligence before engaging in any services provided by Aster. You are responsible for fully familiarizing with Aster’s operations (including order matching and management, risk calculations, custodial and access management etc.) before you proceed, and Aster’s operations may differ from other third-party applications of a comparable nature. Binance bears no liability for your decision to use Aster through the Binance Wallet Interface. For more information, see our Terms of Use and Risk Warning.