Binance Futures opened trading for two new USDT-margined perpetual contracts on June 4, 2026: ZESTUSDT and BTWUSDT. Maximum leverage for both contracts was set at 10x.
The ZESTUSDT contract will go live at 17:00 TRT, while BTWUSDT will become active at 17:15. The tick size was set at 0.00001 for ZEST and 0.000001 for BTW. For both contracts, the minimum order size is 1 token, while the minimum notional value is 5 USDT. Funding fees will be calculated every four hours; the capped funding rate for both contracts remains between +2.00 percent and -2.00 percent.
Binance also announced that the contracts will be added to Futures Copy Trading within 24 hours of launch. The platform stated that contract specifications such as leverage and funding rates may be adjusted depending on market risk conditions. With Multi-Assets Mode support, users can use different collateral assets, including BTC, in their trades.
Binance also emphasized that futures listings and spot listings are independent from each other, meaning that a token’s inclusion in the futures market does not guarantee a spot listing.
What is Zest Protocol?
Zest Protocol is a self-custodial lending protocol that allows holders to borrow stablecoins without moving Bitcoin out of the Stacks layer. As the largest Bitcoin-native finance protocol operating on Stacks, Zest has surpassed 800 BTC in deposits, while its peak TVL has remained above $100 million.
One of the key features that sets the protocol apart is its use of BitVM infrastructure. The cost of zero-knowledge proof verification dropped from more than $14,000 during the BitVM2 period to below $100 in 2025. This cost reduction is seen as one of the main factors enabling a large-scale self-custodial lending market on Bitcoin Layer 1.
Since 2024, the protocol has moved the lending model it operated on Stacks directly onto the Bitcoin chain. Zest has processed more than 1,500 liquidations without any bad debt. The project is backed by Draper Associates, YZi Labs and Trust Machines; founder Tycho Onnasch was also among the early users of Aave during the DeFi Summer period.
The ZEST token had previously started spot trading on KuCoin and Phemex; the Binance Futures listing expands the protocol’s exchange access.
What is Bitway?
Bitway is an independent Layer 1 blockchain and “Internet Capital Gateway” that aims to bring fragmented on-chain liquidity under one roof. The project’s core thesis is to implement the “DeTraFi” model, which combines the transparency of DeFi with the risk management standards of traditional finance.
The ecosystem consists of two main products: Bitway Earn, an on-chain asset management platform focused on yield, and Bitway Lending, which offers Bitcoin-backed lending. The BTW token is positioned as the native asset supporting network security, gas payments and governance processes.
In March 2026, Bitway held its Token Generation Event, moving from a points-based rewards system to a fully tokenized ecosystem. According to its roadmap, the second quarter includes plans to establish strategic partnerships with major industry players; in the third quarter, Bitway Earn and Lending are expected to be integrated into additional wallets and partner platforms.
The fact that both projects focus on the BTCFi sector appears to have been a decisive factor behind Binance’s listings. Bitcoin-based financial applications have gained momentum again, especially after the 2024 halving; projects such as Zest and Bitway represent different sides of this transformation.
