Gold Perpetual · XAUUSDT
Trade the XAU perpetual on Aster DEX — USDT-margined, up to 100x leverage, no KYC.
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About Gold (XAU)
Gold (XAU) is the world’s benchmark precious metal and the classic safe-haven asset, used as a hedge against inflation and market stress. On Aster you can trade gold as a 24/7 USDT-margined perpetual — going long or short with leverage around the clock, without a futures broker or contract expiry.
Trading Gold Perpetuals on Aster
On Aster, Gold trades as the 24/7 USDT-margined XAUUSDT perpetual — no expiry, with collateral and PnL settled in USDT. Aster offers leverage up to 100x on XAU, with funding settled every 8 hours to keep the perp tracking its index. Because it's a perpetual, you can trade Gold long or short around the clock — including when the underlying market is closed.
XAU perps on Aster are 24/7, USDT-margined with up to 100x leverage and 8-hour funding. With referral code MMTz04 you trade at a 5% fee discount, and Aster's hidden-order mode lets you place larger XAU orders without broadcasting size to the book.
How to Trade Gold on Aster in 4 Steps
- 1Connect a wallet — open asterdex.com and connect MetaMask, Rabby, or any Web3 wallet. No KYC required.
- 2Deposit USDT — fund your account with USDT to use as margin collateral.
- 3Open the XAUUSDT market — select Gold, choose your leverage (up to 100x), and set your margin mode.
- 4Place your order — market or limit, with optional hidden-order mode for size. Manage risk with stop-loss and take-profit.
Gold Perpetual — Contract Specs
| Market | XAUUSDT (Perpetual) |
|---|---|
| Margin asset | USDT |
| Max leverage | Up to 100x (standard perp) |
| Funding interval | Every 8 hours |
| Trading hours | 24/7 |
| Settlement | Cash-settled in USDT |
| Fee discount | 5% off with code MMTz04 |
| Hidden orders | Supported |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum leverage for Gold on Aster?
Aster offers up to 100x leverage on the standard XAUUSDT perpetual. Higher leverage increases both potential returns and liquidation risk, so size positions carefully.
How is Gold funding calculated on Aster?
The XAU perpetual settles funding every 8 hours (Binance-style). The funding rate keeps the perpetual price aligned with the underlying index, and is paid between longs and shorts.
Can I trade Gold 24/7 on Aster?
Yes. Unlike the traditional market, Aster lists Gold as a 24/7 perpetual, so you can go long or short at any time — including nights and weekends when the underlying market is closed.
Can I trade Gold on Aster without KYC?
Yes. Aster is a self-custody DEX — connect a Web3 wallet and trade directly, with no identity verification required. Sign up with referral code MMTz04 for a 5% fee discount.
Ready to trade Gold on Aster?
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