Binance Futures is launching LDUSDT, a reward-bearing margin asset based on Tether’s popular stablecoin. This product will focus on offering flexibility to the user, who can trade LDUSDT while reaping APR rewards.
This is the second product of this nature that Binance Futures has offered following its BFUSD launch last November. LDUSDT is scheduled to launch this month, and its success may encourage similar margin offerings in the future.
Binance Futures added another such asset today: LDUSDT, a reward-bearing margin asset that lets users earn APR rewards from Simple Earn USDT Flexible Products.
“After the launch of our first reward-bearing margin asset BFUSD was positively received by users, we are pleased to introduce yet another product to bring more utility to our users. LDUSDT increases capital efficiency for users and lets users put their assets to work for them,” Jeff Li, VP of Product at Binance, said in an exclusive press release shared with BeInCrypto.
Binance’s new asset is based on Tether’s USDT, the world’s leading stablecoin, but LDUSDT is a totally different asset. Its main focus is on giving Binance users more flexibility, as they can trade this asset while continuing to reap passive income from APR.
This option is available to all users that have USDT on Binance Earn’s Simple Earn Flexible Products. LDUSDT is Binance’s second reward-bearing non-stablecoin margin asset, following BFUSD, which was launched last November.
Although the firm recently delisted USDT from its European operations due to regulatory concerns, this product is centered around the popular stablecoin.
According to the announcement, the exchange will launch LDUSDT “soon” without a specific release date. The exclusive press release claimed that the asset will be released sometime this April.
The company did not indicate whether it would offer more margin assets like this in the future. However, LDUSDT gives Binance Futures’ users a huge level of flexibility, which will hopefully encourage users to experiment.
A success here could encourage the firm to follow this up with similar products in the future.
Bitcoin (BTC) enters May 2025 with renewed momentum, gaining over 14% in the past 30 days and trading just 6.3% below the key $100,000 mark. Behind the price action, Bitcoin’s apparent demand has turned positive for the first time since late February, signaling a shift in on-chain behavior.
However, fresh inflows—especially from US-based ETFs—remain subdued compared to 2024 levels, suggesting institutional conviction has yet to fully return. According to MEXC COO Tracy Jin, if current conditions hold, a summer rally toward $150,000 is plausible, with sentiment turning increasingly bullish.
Bitcoin Apparent Demand Turns Positive, But Fresh Inflows Still Lacking
Bitcoin’s apparent demand has shown clear signs of recovery recently, rising to 65,000 BTC over the past 30 days. This marks a sharp rebound from the trough on March 27, when apparent demand—defined as the net 30-day change in holdings across all investor cohorts—reached a deeply negative level of -311,000 BTC.
Apparent demand reflects the aggregated balance shifts across wallets and provides insight into whether capital is entering or exiting the Bitcoin network.
While the current demand level is still well below earlier peaks in 2024, a meaningful inflection point occurred on April 24: Bitcoin’s apparent demand turned positive and has remained positive for six consecutive days after nearly two months of sustained outflows.
Despite this improvement, broader demand momentum remains weak.
The continued lack of significant new inflows suggests that most of the recent accumulation may be driven by existing holders rather than fresh capital entering the market.
For Bitcoin to mount a sustainable rally, both apparent demand and demand momentum must show consistent and synchronized growth. Until that alignment occurs, the current stabilization may not support a strong or prolonged price breakout.
US Spot Bitcoin ETF Inflows Still Far Below 2024 Levels
Bitcoin purchases from U.S.-based ETFs have remained largely flat since late March, fluctuating between daily net flows of -5,000 to +3,000 BTC.
This activity level sharply contrasts with the strong inflows seen in late 2024, when daily purchases frequently exceeded 8,000 BTC and contributed to Bitcoin’s initial rally toward $100,000.
So far in 2025, BTC ETFs have collectively accumulated a net total of 28,000 BTC, well below the more than 200,000 BTC they had purchased by this point last year.
This decline shows a slowdown in institutional demand, which has historically been key in driving major price movements.
Bitcoin: Net Cumulative Inflows to US Spot ETFs by Year. Source: CryptoQuant.
There are early signs of a modest rebound, with ETF inflows beginning to tick higher recently. However, current levels remain insufficient to fuel a sustained uptrend.
ETF activity is often viewed as a proxy for institutional conviction, and a notable increase in purchases would likely signal renewed confidence in Bitcoin’s medium-term trajectory.
Until those inflows return in force, the broader market may struggle to generate the momentum needed for a prolonged rally.
Bitcoin Nears $100,000 as Momentum Builds Despite Macro Pressure
Bitcoin price has gained over 14% in the past 30 days, rebounding strongly after dipping below $75,000 in April.
This renewed momentum comes as BTC shows relative resilience amid broader macroeconomic volatility and policy-driven pressures, including Trump’s tariff measures that have weighed on risk assets.
While the entire crypto market has felt the impact, Bitcoin appears to be detaching slightly, showing less sensitivity to these external shocks than other digital assets.
BTC now sits just 6.3% below the $100,000 mark and remains under 17% from a potential move toward $110,000. According to Tracy Jin, COO of MEXC, sentiment is turning positive again:
“Beyond immediate price action, the growing institutional appetite and shrinking supply mechanisms against the macroeconomic uncertainty backdrop point to a structural shift in Bitcoin’s role within the global financial market. BTC is used to hedging against inflation and the fiat-based financial model. Its liquidity, scalability, programmability, and global accessibility offer a reliable modern alternative to traditional financial instruments for many corporations,” Jin said.
According to Jin, a summer rally towards $150,000 is plausible. She stressed that the $95,000 range will likely become a launch point for the brewing decisive breakout above $100,000 in the coming days.
” Should global trade tensions stabilize further and institutional accumulation continues, a summer rally towards $150,000 is plausible, potentially extending towards $200,000 by 2026. Overall, the external background remains favorable for the continuation of the upward movement, especially given the growth of stock indices on Friday, which could support Bitcoin over the weekend.”
Three projects are launching enticing crypto airdrops this week, offering investors a chance to get in on the ground floor without any initial financial investment.
Airdrop farmers can capitalize on the following participation opportunities with renowned investors backing these three projects.
Chaos Labs
Chaos Labs is a blockchain risk management and optimization platform. It is one of the key players in DeFi protocol security and has raised $79 million across two funding rounds. Key backers include Galaxy, Coinbase Ventures, and HashKey Capital.
According to data on Cryptorank.io, Chaos Labs confirmed its airdrop. It offers participants a chance to join its whitelist while the project is still on the ground floor. While the reward date is pending, Chaos Labs announced a new AI model built for the crypto community. Users can already sign up on the waitlist and get early access to the product.
“Built on years of proprietary data from securing trillions in trading volume, Chaos AI transforms fragmented market data into institutional-grade financial intelligence,” Chaos Labs shared.
Airdrop farmers should focus on interacting with Chaos Labs’ tools, such as its risk dashboards or simulation platforms, if accessible via testnets or partnerships. Joining their Discord or Twitter communities is critical to staying updated on whitelist opportunities or tasks, considering social engagement is often a prerequisite.
Given its $20 million seed round in 2023 led by Galaxy Digital, Chaos Labs might retroactively reward users of supported protocols like Aave or Uniswap. Farmers should diversify activity across these ecosystems, track announcements, and be cautious of scams—only official channels should be trusted for task details.
Monad
Monad, an EVM-compatible Layer-1 (L1) blockchain, launched its testnet on February 19, 2025. It is a hot prospect for crypto airdrop farmers. With $244 million raised from Paradigm and others, Monad’s anticipated mainnet (potentially Q1 2025) could include a token drop for early adopters.
Farmers must join the Monad Discord, as securing the “Full Access” role earns 5 MON test tokens. Meanwhile, holding 0.01 ETH on the Ethereum mainnet nets two tokens. Testnet participation, like minting NFTs on monadverse.land (200,000 supply) or completing tasks on layer3.xyz is key.
Users should also regularly check Magic Eden’s Monad testnet for new mints and use Talentum.id (code NS12G) for ecosystem tasks. Activity level determines rewards, so consistent engagement is essential. Farmers should monitor official updates for mainnet and token launch timelines, as early participation often correlates with bigger airdrops. Wallet setups such as Metamask and testnet activity tracking are imperative.
“Also pay attention to these projects from the Monad ecosystem, which we added in a separate guide: Kintsu, Magma, and FastLane,” Cryptorank.io highlighted.
For farmers, the focus is on earning points via the Voltix browser extension before the Token Generation Event (TGE) date. Install the extension, contribute computing resources, and complete social tasks to rack up points, which are convertible to VOLT at TGE.
More CPU uptime and better hardware boost rewards mean running Voltix on multiple devices can help maximize gains. Farmers should log into the Voltix dashboard regularly for new tasks and join community channels for bonus opportunities.
The airdrop favors early adopters, so starting early is critical. No exact distribution timeline exists yet, meaning vigilance on official Voltix announcements is necessary.
Airdrop farmers should act swiftly, diversify efforts, and stay informed via official sources to capitalize on these opportunities. Nevertheless, they must also conduct their research.
