Is it true that Binance.us has no futures?

Roughly 20% of Binance users confuse binance.com with binance.us, assuming the .us version is just a US mirror. In reality, they're two separate companies — different registered entities, different shareholders, different products, and non-compatible accounts. Most Chinese-speaking users should use binance.com. For the official entries, see Binance Official Site Binance Official App iOS Install Guide. This article spells out the differences so you don't register on binance.us, discover your features have been gutted, and want to cry.

1. Differences at the Legal Entity Level

The Entity Behind binance.com

binance.com is operated by Binance Holdings Ltd and its regional subsidiaries, with over 250 million registered users globally. It serves the global market outside the US, covering more than 180 countries and regions across Asia, Europe, South America, and Africa.

The Entity Behind binance.us

binance.us is operated by BAM Trading Services, registered in Delaware, USA. This is an independent company spun off specifically to comply with US regulatory requirements. Although it carries the Binance name, its shareholders and management are not fully aligned with the international version.

What the Legal Separation Means in Practice

In 2023, the US SEC filed an independent lawsuit against binance.us — which only affected users' assets on binance.us, not any account on binance.com. That's the practical significance of entity separation: trouble at one does not drag down the other.

2. Differences in Account Systems

Accounts Are Completely Separate

An account registered on binance.com will show "account does not exist" if you try to log in at binance.us. The two systems use different databases, different KYC review processes, and different security policies. To trade on binance.us, you must register again, re-verify, and re-bind 2FA.

KYC Requirements Differ

binance.com accepts IDs from 180+ countries, and verification typically completes within 24 hours. binance.us only accepts US IDs, passports, or driver's licenses, and requires the applicant to have a US tax ID (SSN or ITIN). A Chinese ID card cannot pass KYC at binance.us.

Funds Cannot Be Transferred Between Them

Even if you open accounts on both sides, you cannot directly transfer funds from your binance.com account to your binance.us account. You have to go the roundabout way — withdraw on-chain and deposit back in — which means paying network fees twice: USDT on TRC20 costs about $1, on ERC20 about $3–5.

3. Differences in Products and Features

Number of Spot Trading Pairs

binance.com supports around 1,500 spot trading pairs, covering nearly all major and mid/small-cap coins. Due to regulatory restrictions, binance.us only offers about 150 pairs — many trending meme coins and new-chain tokens simply aren't available there.

Futures Trading

binance.com provides the full USDⓈ-M perpetual futures, coin-margined futures, and quarterly-delivery futures, with leverage up to 125x. binance.us does not offer futures at all — only spot and a small selection of staking products.

Earn Products

binance.com offers 20+ products including flexible earn, fixed-term, structured products, Dual Investment, and Launchpool. binance.us has just a few staking products, usually with APYs 1–3 percentage points lower.

C2C Fiat Channels

binance.com's C2C supports over 100 fiat currencies, including channels like Alipay, WeChat Pay, and RMB cash. binance.us has no C2C market at all — it only supports USD bank wires and ACH transfers.

4. Full Side-by-Side Comparison

5. Which One Should Chinese-Speaking Users Pick?

99% of Chinese-Speaking Users Should Go with binance.com

The reason is simple: Chinese-speaking users almost certainly don't have a US tax ID, so they can't pass KYC at binance.us. Even if they could, too many features are missing — no futures, no Launchpool, no C2C — and the experience is severely diminished.

A Tiny Minority May Need binance.us

If you're a US green card holder or citizen and primarily deposit in USD, binance.us offers better compliance and easier tax reporting. But this audience represents less than 1% of Chinese-speaking readers.

What to Do If You Already Registered on .us

If you previously opened a binance.us account by mistake and haven't deposited yet, just abandon it and register on binance.com. If you've already deposited, the only option is to go through a normal withdrawal to a personal wallet, then deposit into binance.com — the whole process takes about 30–60 minutes and costs a few dollars in fees.

6. Clarifying Common Points of Confusion

Is It the Same App?

No. The binance.com app in the non-China App Store is searched as "Binance" with the bundle ID com.binance.dev. The binance.us app is listed separately as "Binance.US" — the two apps are not cross-login compatible.

Are Referral Codes Shared?

No. A binance.com referral code only works for new users registering on binance.com; it won't apply on binance.us, and vice versa.

Can Support Handle Issues from the Other Side?

No. The two companies' support systems are separate, and tickets do not cross platforms. If you submit a ticket on the wrong platform, you'll be asked to resubmit on the correct one.

FAQ

Q1: Why did Binance split into two sites? A: US regulation requires crypto exchanges to operate domestically and register for an MSB (Money Services Business) license. binance.us was set up as an independent compliance entity so the international version isn't subject to US law.

Q2: I accidentally picked binance.us when registering — can I switch to binance.com? A: No switching. The two are independent account systems; you'd have to register a new account on binance.com. The .us account can be kept or deactivated.

Q3: When accessing from China, will I be auto-redirected to binance.us? A: No. binance.com detects region by IP — a non-US IP stays on the international version. Only visitors from US IPs visiting binance.com receive a suggestion to switch to binance.us.

Q4: Are coin prices the same on both platforms? A: Not exactly. Due to liquidity differences, the same pair can differ by 0.1%–0.5% between the two platforms, with wider gaps during volatile conditions.

Q5: Is binance.us safe? A: As a compliant platform, its security is acceptable. But the limited product selection and narrow fee channels make it poor value for users seeking a rich product lineup. Purely from a feature standpoint, binance.com is the better choice.