Binance Futures postponed the launch of its AIAUSDT perpetual contract just hours before the scheduled January 16 trading start, providing no explanation for the delay.
The exchange announced the postponement "until further notice" for the DeAgentAI contract originally set to begin trading at 15:30 UTC Thursday.
The contract would have offered up to 20x leverage for traders seeking exposure to AIA, the native token of AI agent infrastructure platform DeAgentAI.
Project Background and Market Context
DeAgentAI operates on Sui and BNB Chain networks, enabling developers to create autonomous AI agents for blockchain applications with its flagship product AlphaX serving over 400,000 daily active users.
The token launched in September 2025 and has experienced significant volatility, reaching an all-time high near $29 before declining more than 99% to current levels around $0.10.
Binance did not indicate whether the SPORTFUNUSDT perpetual contract, also scheduled for January 16, proceeded as planned or faced similar delays.
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Derivatives Market Implications
The postponement removes a planned trading venue for AIA futures at a time when the token trades primarily on decentralized exchanges and smaller platforms with relatively thin liquidity.
Binance Futures listings typically increase trading volume and price discovery for cryptocurrency derivatives, making the delay notable for traders positioning ahead of the launch.
The exchange has not provided a timeline for rescheduling the AIAUSDT contract or disclosed reasons for the last-minute postponement.
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